Went for a slow jog in the yesterday (20 Jan) morning, a really slow one. And I was dying, slow as it was, I think I only jogged 2.4km max before I just stopped. Maybe it's cos I havent exercised in really long time, or cos of my partially congested nose. Forgot I had a mild flu. Decided not to risk dying this way so just stopped. But really, really cui. My fitness level has gone down drastically. 


And I'm currently reading this book, Born to Run, passed to me by Mr Lim Cheng Puay (thanks!). Really interesting and inspiring. About running (obviously), endurance runs, this elusive Mexican tribe Tarahumara who are amazing trail runners, and about society. Inspires me to run (more), and makes me think about how modern society with all its decadent, consumeristic cravings is humanity gone wrong. And how we should reflect and change our ways, before we doom ourselves to extinction (already on the way). It's quite in line with all the biodiversity and environment stuff I think about.




So after the very lame "run", I just sat for a while to stone and reflect. People need solitude, time with themselves to think and reflect. It develops the more spiritual side of yourself I guess. That's why since biblical times, people always climb mountains (a very character-building task, and isolated as well) to talk to God. Walks in nature, and for me while on transport (when I'm not sleeping) are all times when I'm thinking, wondering what I can do with my life to be more productive and active, generating ideas and reflecting on society and life.




And I had a great discussion with Li Fang today. I love how we can talk non-stop for 5 hours plus about all sorts of (rather geeky) things. About life, our future, relationships, Singapore culture, sucky education system, idealism, humanity's problems and all sorts of other things. I think the people around us must have thought we were insane, two 19-year-olds talking about such stuff. 


But yes, I'm glad I have found a kindred spirit. Though I've known her for a long time anyway. Our education system sucks and really needs to be revamped. I think it would be interesting to really consolidate our thoughts and see if we can get any evidence or reflections from students (past and present) and present during EduCampSg. If anyone has comments about education system, I would be most happy to hear them.