The Clink in the Can
The Clink in the Can
And the Ching Chong Man
We had CIP today. And I paired up with Melissa for it. So here's where we went: From Kembangan to Lavender to Simei to Pasir Ris to Eunos to Bugis and back to Lavender. And I didn't even complete one page of my stickers when Serene and Cherie completed 4! I swear next time we're doing this I'm staying in Simei and not budging.
Singaporeans are actually kind-hearted. Well, most of them. In Simei, almost 99% of the people I ask donates. Most are extremely nice, and some even voluntarily. It's like a small neighbourhood where all are neighbourly and friendly. But in Pasir Ris and Bugis, damnn many just ignore you totally or refuse. Ahh, the feeling of open rejection :D
But anyway, some everyday heroes who deserves an honourary mention: The kind hearted auntie who called me in the MRT and chuffed in a few $2 notes into my can, the garbage collector who went all the way out of the library just to donate to us voluntarily(and he is extremely humble), the security guard at ICON who voluntarily donated, and the kind man in the MRT sitting opposite us who clinked in some coins. All voluntarily donations; they donated without us asking them or anything and it was especially heartwarming.
But what's sad is that not many working adults, or teenagers actually bother to look at us, much less donate. Mel said that the old people and the lower-income people are more kind hearted and humble, more giving and more generous. I made a mental note to really make a point to donate next time I see students/people like us with cans. The younger generation of Singaporeans should really open their heart more, and understand more about charity, and the spirit of giving.
And this lady praised me :D She said to her husband, "She's good. She knows her stuff" when she asked me what is this for when her husband was looking for his money. Yay, that made my day.
And now, for the not-so-good (ugly) side of Singaporeans. This uncle, when approached for donations, said loudly (in Chinese):
