MRT: My Repeated Torment

Oh, wondrous train of sleekest sheen,With fares that rise like kites unseen.You gleam so bright, you shine so new,Yet break down more than budget shoes. “Ride with us!” your posters beam,As if delays were but a dream.But stand we must in sweltering heat,While you conk out on tracks so sweet. “Upgrading works!” they always say,As… Read More: MRT: My Repeated Torment »

The Story of Forever Young

My favourite band. Their debut album featured gems like “Big In Japan”, “Forever Young”, “The Jet Set”, “Summer In Berlin”, “Sounds Like A Melody”, etc. They then followed that up with a second album, “Afternoons In Utopia”, that could rival any concept album released by The Alan Parsons Project. Over the years, Alphaville’s discography expanded… Read More: The Story of Forever Young »

The Courage to Be Disliked

The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga introduces Adlerian psychology through a dialogue between a philosopher and a student. This Socratic-style conversation aims to challenge entrenched beliefs about happiness, interpersonal relationships, and the pursuit of a meaningful life. The central premise of the book is that happiness is a choice, and… Read More: The Courage to Be Disliked »

Why I Changed My Stance on Trump

For years, I was comfortably nestled among the majority of my family and friends who viewed Donald Trump with disdain. His frequent gaffes, the bold proclamations, and the constant criticism from mainstream media shaped my opinions about him. Like many others, I chuckled at his missteps through the lens of late-night comedy shows and viral… Read More: Why I Changed My Stance on Trump »