Heart getting softer as I age.

[Thaiyotakamli]

Bro want convert?

 

 

to monk😆

[Lethalstrike]

On 7/4/2023 at 11:32 AM, Tianmo said:

So it started 2 weeks ago. I was at one SS outlet killing time while my daughter had her dental appointment.  

There was this mother and daughter pair in the store. The younger one is like maybe 3 years old to me, or maybe 4.  As the mother made her way to the cashier, the little girl walked towards the cut fruits shelves, and shouted out to her mum, "mummy mummy dragon fruit!" .  She struggled and managed to take out a tray of red dragon fruit and happily went over to her mum, who was queuing to pay.  

What amazed me was that she knew the red dragon fruit (many kids don't even know what a white one taste like), and wanted to buy it. I stood there observing her quietly, and smiling to myself just looking at her. 

There was some soft communication between the pair, and she walked back to the shelves. As she walked past me, I heard her mumbling to herself "always tell me next time" and put the tray of cut dragon fruit back, with a sad look on her little face, walked back to her mum and kept quiet. 

If I were younger, I would probably laugh it off and continue with what i was doing, but something hit me. I walked up to the shelves, took the tray of dragon fruit,  paid and went after them. I caught up with them and gave the bag to the little girl, getting a surprise look from both of them.  She took it, the mum smiled at me when I said " this is for her, the red dragon fruit. Smart girl, I like her."  

Had a great day the rest of the day. 

2 days later, i was on my way to Tuas factory with someone in the car in the morning rush hours. Traffic was heavy ( usual thing I guess), and there was this trailer carrying a fabrication block on it with metal rods pointing an all round defense on my left, and it was driving very near me. I sensed danger and tried to move away from it to my right, and all of a sudden, a motorbike went passed in between us, with a loud bang. 

If I were younger, I would have KNN that bike and said he deserved to be hit. However, that morning, the first thing that came to me was, is the rider alright? Was he injured by the metal rods? My vehicle commander turned and said he saw the metal rod hit the side box of the bike, so the rider should be ok, maybe box broke.  And i went okok, 阿弥陀佛. 

The rest of the day was peaceful. 

So yah, maybe as i aged, my heart gets softer. How many of you feel the same? 

Think its time you run for president, empathy is a quality which is sorely lacking in our governance and society 😁

[mersaylee]

On 7/4/2023 at 4:04 PM, Abracadabra said:

Last Friday, I think I got conned when my heart went soft on this ah tiong bu in her 20s when she said she had no money for lunch due to some incident earlier on. I gave her $10 without hesitating. 

Wanted to avoid her when she approached me but siam buay hoo.

Dang! $10 can buy 10 McD vanilla cones. 😋

Did she approach you with a spear...? I tink I'd offer enuf for HDL...😅

[Shibadog]

On 7/4/2023 at 11:32 AM, Tianmo said:

So it started 2 weeks ago. I was at one SS outlet killing time while my daughter had her dental appointment.  

There was this mother and daughter pair in the store. The younger one is like maybe 3 years old to me, or maybe 4.  As the mother made her way to the cashier, the little girl walked towards the cut fruits shelves, and shouted out to her mum, "mummy mummy dragon fruit!" .  She struggled and managed to take out a tray of red dragon fruit and happily went over to her mum, who was queuing to pay.  

What amazed me was that she knew the red dragon fruit (many kids don't even know what a white one taste like), and wanted to buy it. I stood there observing her quietly, and smiling to myself just looking at her. 

There was some soft communication between the pair, and she walked back to the shelves. As she walked past me, I heard her mumbling to herself "always tell me next time" and put the tray of cut dragon fruit back, with a sad look on her little face, walked back to her mum and kept quiet. 

If I were younger, I would probably laugh it off and continue with what i was doing, but something hit me. I walked up to the shelves, took the tray of dragon fruit,  paid and went after them. I caught up with them and gave the bag to the little girl, getting a surprise look from both of them.  She took it, the mum smiled at me when I said " this is for her, the red dragon fruit. Smart girl, I like her."  

Had a great day the rest of the day. 

2 days later, i was on my way to Tuas factory with someone in the car in the morning rush hours. Traffic was heavy ( usual thing I guess), and there was this trailer carrying a fabrication block on it with metal rods pointing an all round defense on my left, and it was driving very near me. I sensed danger and tried to move away from it to my right, and all of a sudden, a motorbike went passed in between us, with a loud bang. 

If I were younger, I would have KNN that bike and said he deserved to be hit. However, that morning, the first thing that came to me was, is the rider alright? Was he injured by the metal rods? My vehicle commander turned and said he saw the metal rod hit the side box of the bike, so the rider should be ok, maybe box broke.  And i went okok, 阿弥陀佛. 

The rest of the day was peaceful. 

So yah, maybe as i aged, my heart gets softer. How many of you feel the same? 

 

it's a privilege to be in a position able to help others without expecting reward.

 

[13177]

On 7/4/2023 at 4:35 PM, Lethalstrike said:

Think its time you run for president, empathy is a quality which is sorely lacking in our governance and society 😁

Empathy? What's that? Think many people don't know what empathy in this era is la.

[Stratovarius]

On 7/4/2023 at 4:18 PM, mersaylee said:

Wow! 😁

[Stary]

On 7/4/2023 at 2:56 PM, Ender said:

Think it is for Coldplays' concert sold out for all nights. 

I always thought going concert is a boomer and Gen X thing.   Cos those days no youtube,  no big LED screens, ..  the only way to get to see idol is either through media,  small TV or  through concert.

Now even Gen Z also chase concerts?  🤦‍♂️

 

Edited July 4, 2023 by Starry

[Shibadog]

On 7/4/2023 at 12:10 PM, Lala81 said:

I definitely gotten more emo over the years. 

 

dark emo or soft emo? 😅

[mersaylee]

On 7/4/2023 at 4:54 PM, Starry said:

I always thought going concert is a boomer and Gen X thing.   Cos those days no youtube, no video, no big LED screens..  the only way to get to see idol is through concert.

Now even Gen Z also chase concerts?  🤦‍♂️

 

Who doesn't like to rubba rubba...with syt...😁

[inlinesix]

On 7/4/2023 at 4:54 PM, Starry said:

I always thought going concert is a boomer and Gen X thing.   Cos those days no youtube, no video, no big LED screens..  the only way to get to see idol is through concert.

Now even Gen Z also chase concerts?  🤦‍♂️

Abuden.

If not Gen Z, who buys Blackpink concert?

 

Edited July 4, 2023 by inlinesix

[inlinesix]

On 7/4/2023 at 4:34 PM, Thaiyotakamli said:

Bro want convert?

 

 

to monk😆

He is thinking about being short term MONK.

[Karoon]

This is why some people say when too old, don't have children. You will spoil them because you no more heart to punish them. 

[Stary]

On 7/4/2023 at 5:02 PM, inlinesix said:

Abuden.

If not Gen Z, who buys Blackpink concert?

 

Blackpink at least quite recent la,  more of less the age of the Gen Z

Coldplay and Taylor Swift? Aren't these two already Uncle and Auntie? Coldplay is old enough be the dads of the Gen Zs! 

Wait...maybe those who chase these concerts are still the boomer and Gen Xs...lol😆

[inlinesix]

On 7/4/2023 at 5:24 PM, Starry said:

Blackpink at least quite recent la,  more of less the age of the Gen Z

Coldplay and Taylor Swift? Aren't these two already Uncle and Auntie? Coldplay is old enough be the dads of the Gen Zs! 

Wait...maybe those who chase these concerts are still the boomer and Gen Xs...lol😆

Gen Z follows Tay Tay who is Gen Y.

 

[inlinesix]

On 7/4/2023 at 5:23 PM, Karoon said:

This is why some people say when too old, don't have children. You will spoil them because you no more heart to punish them. 

Tell Rock hor

😂

[Ender]

On 7/4/2023 at 5:24 PM, Starry said:

Blackpink at least quite recent la,  more of less the age of the Gen Z

Coldplay and Taylor Swift? Aren't these two already Uncle and Auntie? Coldplay is old enough be the dads of the Gen Zs! 

Wait...maybe those who chase these concerts are still the boomer and Gen Xs...lol😆

Last time, I chase Gun n Roses, MEtallica, Green day, AC/DC concert.. Atmosphere different, and opportunity to hang out with kakis again who are busy with their life on normal days. If my children want to go, let them go. Bit if they don't go, also good, coz save money.

[SGMCF328]

TS, looking at the number of praises you have gotten, I think the amount you spent on the red dragon fruit can be easily offset with the $100 NTUC voucher you are going to receive. Very good ROI leh.

Just joking. Good to see open and help the needy. May god bless you.

[Tianmo]

On 7/4/2023 at 5:45 PM, inlinesix said:

Tell Rock hor

😂

Isn't this theory already proven on Rock?