Daily Lessons from Life 09 August 2012 - Singapore National Day!!

Today is the 47th birthday of Singapore. So, happy birthday Singapore.

A few notables for today:

1. ex-MM/SM/PM Lee Kuan Yew made his appearance at the National Day Parade (NDP) and put to rest rumours of his demise for good. It is heartening to see him at the NDP though he has clearly lost some weight and is showing his age at almost 90 years old. May he continue to enjoy his life and be in good health;

2. NDP is an annual event that really put Singaporeans to work as one united people as the arm forces, the private/public/people sectors, young and old, old and new citizens, etc prepare over a few months for the parade. Millions are spent in the many performances at the parade as well. It is all worth it AS LONG AS it does generate the sense of belonging and patriotism and the nation's coffer can afford it with out any strains;

3. 47th years old is still very young. The nation still has a lot of growing up to do and it is my wish that Singapore will have another 47 years to celebrate its nationhood with peace, harmony and prosperity for ALL Singaporeans.

Majulah Singapura as I round up this couple of days of patriotic slogan writing and 'shouting'!