I have neglected this sacred space of mine for a long time and now long cob webs are starting to stream across what once was a hobby of mine. I still crave to write and find passion in words that can express my feelings but I've found that second nature to my new found love for Youtube and Music. I frequently scour my subscriptions and find joy in covers and renditions so dynamic, it makes the song sound so new and noncommercial. And then I found out that once not quite so long ago, this was my avenue to pour out my grievances, to document my life that has passed me by so i can look at the archives in the future and smile at my colorful past. I wonder what's gotten into me that I have neglected blogger or that I've found another avenue to express myself, but the form of words to express never ceases to amaze me.

This election, as the election fever heightens, I know I am only 20 years of age and ineligible to vote in the coming elections, but I've found so much interest in the debates and passion that's come to pass that I find myself wandering into this uncharted world of politics. I never have been a fan of politics and the political scene often sighting boredom as a reason never to look at such an issue. But as the elections draw nearer I find myself captivated by the speakers both of the ruling party and opposition parties in Singapore. Singapore has come a long way since the slums of its past and broke past its status quo as a fishing village into the sprawling metropolis we see today. As far as I've known in my 20 years living on this island that we live and breathe by the rules which govern us and prevent us from a certain way of life. Though that may not have sounded much unrest and resentment before, opposition movements have now rose up like a sudden tide culminating beneath our peaceful waters attempting to rid the nation of its supposed strangle hold. This election, the fact that I'm not of age to vote gives me reason to view both opposition and the ruling government in a fair light and not with renewed vigor and anger to a certain cause. I find that tug rope is now pulled more forcefully that ever and the voters don't know which side to choose because both claim to be for the good of Singapore. I for one know that it may really be time for change in this country, that even though we may be living comfortable lives right now that complacency has robbed this country of what is truly achievable. Still I find this year's elections so compelling that if I were to be a voter especially in hotly contested areas like Aljunied i would be so torn between the lines that I wouldn't know what to do.

One thing I've found out over the past weeks, that politics brings out the side of people that no one has known and as these true colors show can the people know whose side they stand and which they feel best to lead the country.

I know this may be such a random rant about politics but I think I've just poured out the ramblings of what has been going on in my mind for the past few days. That's what blogs are for now isn't it :)