This,
caught my eyes last night!
I was on my way for dinner with my colleagues and we happened to alight at the bus stop right outside Braddell station. I actually paused and spent a few minutes reading this 'advertisement' which was placed at the bus stop. My colleague, did exactly the same thing!
I thought it was pretty COOL and CREATIVE.
then
I remembered that few days ago, I received an email from Nuffnang on how we could help spread the words for this campaign, I thought, "hey, why not blog about this?"
and
I had a painful experience this afternoon!
Usually, when I take 4 buses to work on weekdays and kill my time on twitter, I see at least 3 tweets commenting on how trains stop at every single station, how they will be late due to the delays and blah blah blah. I'm NOT exaggerating. (NOD NOD).
Sadly
I had a taste of it today!
Yes, it was sardine-packed!
But when my family and I were trying to get in, there were obviously a lot of spaces in the middle of the carriage,
by the side,
on the other end,
and in the connector area.
So then, why do people crowd around the 2 doors, the only ESCAPE ROUTE???
It irritates me so much when I witness inconsiderate people that I simply say "Excuse Me" and move in (no matter what) to where there's enough air for me to breathe in. And I do this even if I'm alighting at the next stop.
of course, I understand how some people worried that they might not be able to get out of the train.
same thing, boarding commuters are afraid that they might miss the train if they don't get in soon enough.
All these what ifs, are the reasons why commuting is such a pain in OUR ASS nowadays!
Come on, the increase in population is making our fine city a more congested place to live in, why do we still wanna make things worse for our own people?
All you need is a space to stand comfortably and something to hold on to, for your own safety.
Also
I always feel that the reserved seats should really be reserved for anyone whom needs it more than anyone else.
I was really mad when a young and fit guy (well...he does look fit) sat next to the reserved seat and showed no sign of wanting to give up his seat to my parents.
No doubt they are not senior citizens yet, or rather, people whom look fragile or have only few strands of white hair on their head, what's stopping us to give up the seats to people of our parents' generation?
They have been through so much more than us. If you take a closer look at them, you will realize just how much they have aged over the years without our care.
Perhaps
It all boils down to our selfishness. Hrmp!
If
x we spare a tiny weeny little thought for others,
x we see things from another perspective,
x we come together as one and support one another
x move in to the middle of the train
x give up our seats
x stop pretending to be asleep or try listening to music or act dumb
the train will be a better place for everyone!
As I took the train back from Pasir Ris with my family again, there was a husband and wife. The wife was carrying her little princess.
My brother, without hesitation, stood up and asked her to take a seat.
I stood up too, so that her princess could sit down beside her.
They didn't look like locals.
But...... the lady declined and asked me to sit down instead.
This went to and fro, to and fro, to and fro, for a couple of time before I gave up and sat down again.
What a pleasant experience it was! :)
SMILE
Extend your kindness,
Be more considerate,
And stay pretty (inside and out),
MAKE IT RIGHT FOR A BETTER RIDE!
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