Think Out of the Box

Today is Vesak Day. Vesak Day, which falls on the full moon day of the fifth month of the year, is the most important event for the Buddhist community. It commemorates the Birth, Enlightenment and Final Nirvana of the Buddha.

Think out of the box. Why do we always tend to drift to a traditional mindset? There are many creative ways to do things. Take my coming commissioning ball for example. I am a member of the comms ball committee. Yesterday, some of us went to Bowei’s cousin’s nursery, Gardenasia, at Krangi. Bowei recommended us that venue to hold a comms ball as it breaks the tradition of having it instead at hotel ball rooms. I find that it is a very good idea. There are many other places to choose from such as Botanic Gardens, Colonial houses, beaches, nature parks and, of course, hotels. Why not hotels? It has always being a “standard” to hold weddings and other formal ceremonies in hotels. So Bowei came out with this idea of having it in the nursery. That idea brought us into a new alternative but also too many criticisms. Many do not favor to the alternative as it is not grand enough or maybe because it is not air-conditioned as it is a outdoor setting in a formal wear.

Yesterday trip to Gardenasia opened my views about having a ball in a nursery. The setting of the place is exquisite. The water and plants transferred the whole nursery into countryside. The moment I step in, I do not feel I am in Singapore at all. Never do I realize that this place exist in our homeland.

Maybe many people will object to that idea. Wearing blazer and tie or even a Number 2 for dinner in a non air-conditioned place is a sweaty feeling, or maybe dampened by rain, but it is a unique experience. Of course, the outdoor dining is sheltered by a huge built up tent.

I always have the idea to have a unique wedding when it comes to my own. Beach or garden is both my alternative locations. It is my dream. Why must formal dining be “formal”? Why can’t it be a more relaxing place so people won’t feel stiff?

Today, I spent my whole day doing my homework and revision for the manual gunnery exam coming this Tuesday. I cannot allow myself to fail in this test or else I will be out of course if I ever fail the second exam. Thinking of that, it haunts me. My goal to become an Artillery Officer will be dashed. I can still remember I do not like the life of a cadet. But as time goes by, it seems to be part of a normal routine I am going through until children’s day, commission day. Still, there are 4 plus months to go. I have to work hard to earn my rank and respect.

There are so many things lies ahead for me to fulfill. My personal goals are uncountable. Being an Architect is one of them. Another is to be active in community work. Lending a helping hand to those who are in need is a passion. A dream I intend, an intend I dream.

tata…