Friday, August 15, 2008
SINGAPORE CLINCHES A MEDAL IN OLYMPICS IN 48 YEARS!this is a historical moment for singapore. since 1960, singapore had not won a medal in olympics. and this year, the table tennis women team confirms clinching at least a medal! it was such a tough fight between singapore and republic of korea. so close and nerve-tensing.
who says AJ has no spirit? see how all the ajcians gathered together to watch olympics and cheer for our own singapore! hear the cheers and shouts when singapore team scored! it was tremendous, powerful and echoed in everyone's heart. to think of it, we even bear to put down our studies to experience and witness that wondrous moment. at that point of time, we are all united, heart beating together. it is a wonderful sight to see ajcians so enthusiastic about such an event. the laughters and smiles on the faces when singapore won. it was heartwarming. no doubt, we are of one heart, one people, despite the different beliefs and races. to speak of, it is probably the same throughout singapore.
i am looking forward to the youth olympics in 2010 that singapore is going to host, anticipating and hoping to be immersed in the enthusiasm, to feel the sense of unity for singapore. patriotic? not exactly. but i like the feeling of how our singaporeans stand together, hand in hand, cheering for our own people and nation. this is probably the singaporean spirit. the singaporean identity.
now who says singaporeans lack this? it is moments like this, that we see truly what singaporeans are, removing the pragmatic mask that we always wear.
we are, too, a nation with people of compassion, loyalty and pride for our own country. we are not as unfeeling as what people outside think we are.
we are singaporeans. truly indeed,
ONE NATION, ONE SINGAPORE.
Swallowtail 8:44:00 PM
