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One Minute Singapore (Commuter) Three.

New Year, new complains, ha ha, no larh , I mean new observations on our favourite public transport. I walked into the zoo one day. There were two chimps hanging on the rings, while a maid was frantically chasing one around the cabin. Maybe not zoo, more like circus. Cuz I saw their mum standing there nonchalantly, and heard her whispered,"Monkey Show ar". I think she must had been dreaming of her children becoming the next Singapore gymnastics gold medalists! Amazing sight. Thankfully it wasn't rush hour. The auntie sitting beside me expressed her disapproval by going, "tsk tsk tsk". Have you ever watched a game of American football? *BOOM!* Two bodies collided right in front of me in the train. It was truly a display of Singapore spirit of Kiasuism to the greatest height. Just that it wasn't exactly a game, but a competition for the only seat. And the participants were two (yes you guessed it) aunties. I was taken aback by the impact of their collision. A

The New Year.

I slept. I woke up. It was gone. There was no countdown for me. I don't quite enjoy the feeling of being among crowds anymore. So I stayed home on the eve and 2005 went by quietly. I heard it rained in the early morning, thank goodness I wasn't at the beach or something, probably be drenched. I wonder how many people are still having new year resolutions these days, and how many bloggers are putting theirs down. I think it is good the set goals and satisfying when you fulfil them. Maybe I'll slowly reveal mine with the account of the first day of the year. It was rather fruitful day except for a minor hiccup like my Ezlink card expiring. That was really annoying cuz I had to pay the single trip fare to Bishan. Anyone had their Ezlink card expired before? I suppose the student concession expire once you graduate, but didn't they switched it to deduct adult fare already. I remember the "doo-doo" became a sharp "beep!" months ago. C'mon, if there wa