it's cliche, but it's still an incredible blessing

thank God for racial harmony in Singapore!

I know this sounds cliche, but I really mean it.

on my way to my friend's birthday party today, i saw three youths decked out in Japanese goth outfits. two of them are Malays, one is a Chinese. and for some reason, I was suddenly reminded of what I read in the news about racial conflicts in other countries and how it has led to terrible tragedies.

I cannot completely understand how those people in such countries feel, but I do know that I am very blessed to live in a country where people of different races can come together and share not just physical space (such as public bus or mrt) but also common interests sometimes (such as the Japanese goth fans).

when I arrived at my friend's birthday party, I thanked God again for this blessing that I take for granted most of the time. my friend is an Indian Muslim and I managed to meet her family members at her party, who are very warm and friendly.

at the party, Indians, Chinese and Malays hanged out and had fun together. and I remember thinking to myself that it is just an incredible blessing to be in such a situation.

life may not be perfect, but it certainly has blessings which are worth being thankful for.

: )