today marks the last day of the YOG. and sadly to say, i was involved in no way. quite disappointed that i didnt even get to watch one competition.
though a lot of people made noise about how it was organized, how much they spent and how Singaporeans are not supporting it and are forced to it. truth is that these people only know how to make noise. they will never suggest proper methods to improve it. they complain so much, but dont want to step up to do it, to make things different. they are so unhappy, but yet, you ask them to move to another country, not many will. empty seats, but then again, these people are so bo chap about others that even if you dangle a carrot of their choice for them to go, they wont, and just stay home and complain how empty the seats are.
on the other hand, it is not true to say that singaporeans are bo chap. walking past toa payoh stadium everyday, i will always see people queuing up, hoping to get tickets, be it early in the morning, or in pouring rain. how about the little girl that cried because her mum bought the tickets to the previous day instead? there are so many of these, but because these people arent as noisy as those grumbly folks.
how i wish i was younger, being a youth olympic athelete just looks so.... fun. competiting in your favourite sports, staying at a village with friends, meeting other atheletes from all over the world, take part in cultural exchange activities. these experiences, i bet these youths will keep with them forever.
if only i wasnt working. i would be a volunteer! it looks mighty interesting and fun too. get to make new friends, learn and see all the behind-the-scene stuff. how often would one get to be a mascot for a worldwide event? raise flags of other countries? helping to present the gold medal? making the games village more happening?
guess my chance is gone.... cross my fingers... and hope that... when the time i retire... the games will come back to singapore!
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