This Country Called Singapore

So it's been exactly 2 weeks since I've arrived in this country called Singapore.

I've finally got quite settled into this place, and making myself at home in Sembawang.  But 1 thing that bugs me about this country is how everyone refers as being "clean".  But what is meant by "clean"?

This country is perfectly ordered.  Every district in a way looks exactly the same.  Some HDB, some Condo, and shops.  Or just go into city for shops after shops after shops.  I wonder, does people chose to live the life they currently do or they just do it for their familiarity. It seems as though the only way to make a difference in lifestyle in this country is to have money an that's all.  In a way that's 1 thing common about Asia.  People are all exactly the same, like a perfect stamp or something.  But then saying that, the physical cleanness of this place is maintained by the labour workers.  And the difference in poverty is clear.  Even at work, people make their own group, and stay with it.  Everyone talks about "marrying a rich man" and not really believing marrying the one they love but not so rich.  And also, the people who are not from local university or developed country are secluded at lunchtime.  Not because they do any less work or anything, but they don't really get talked to much either.  

Also, I may be wrong, but this country seems to be very restricted by the government in many aspects.  And that is probably the reason why it's kept so much in order.  But then saying that, everything is about fines.  Yes, it is nice to live in a country and feeling safe.  But I feel as though I'm being watched whatever I do.

It kind of feels like I'm living in the world of Matrix.  Everything here is man made, including the waterfront.  That is one of the huge difference from being in New Zealand when there is so much greenery.

And now I'm wondering how long am I going to live in this country?

Even being in least Asian country like Singapore, I'm not too perfectly comfortable, so I don't think I'll ever survive anywhere else in Asia.  I guess I'm a banana to the core.

Oh, and I had to have a laugh last night, 1 thing I hate about Asia is how much people care about how they look, and that is included in dancing.  A lot of people know how to look pretty and elegant when they dance.  But this is SALSA, it is meant to be passionate, it is meant to be HOT.  Although there were fair few good dancers, dancing is supposed to be enjoyed more than anything, and not just to look pretty.  I wished so much that Jack was there.  We would have rocked the floor.  I wonder when will be the next time I'll get to dance with him.....

But yeah, I shouldn't put myself through homesick again.  I'm off to Indonesia on Monday and worrying about Singapore should be least of the worry for now.