Valentine this year?

It's not new in the news that the number of Singaporeans who remain single is increasing. Even in the year 2009, the percentage of males remaining single is 42% and 30% for females (Source: http://www.singstat.gov.sg/stats/themes/people/popinbrief2010.pdf). I think that the best time to get hitched is during university days. After a person enters into workforce, it's really difficult to meet new people. In addition, there is very little time to date while working. (Not to mention, I was previously an auditor with absurdly long hours).


Many a times, I have been asked, where can girls meet new guys?

I do think that a person can consider SDN (previously known as SDU) when looking for a partner. I have personally seen success stories amongst my friends. They met their partners through the network, fell in love and are now happily married.

However, each time I mentioned it, the people open their eyes wide, and the next reaction is shake their heads. Such is the social stigma about participating in SDN events. Both girls and guys alike.

There was a guy who asked me to introduce any single friends to him. I suggested to him to attend SDN events instead. (People often say... you can do anything but be a matchmaker.) His remark was "Wah, those girls in SDN cannot make it. I don't think I would want to join." I merely shrugged. Frankly speaking, the girls who join SDN website are getting younger. Much as I hate to admit, they are getting pretty too. So... what is it that they "cannot make it"?

Another example would be that, during a gathering amongst ex-colleagues, when I mentioned that I attended one of SDN events before, an ex-colleague opened her eyes really wide! Another ex-colleague piped in to say that some of the events at SDU (actually, the name has been changed for nearly a year) are really expensive! Actually, there are other events that are affordable and the membership to SDN is free.

In my opinion, the social stigma associated with dating agencies in Singapore is uncalled for. Although the purpose of it is to help matchmake singles together, I view it as a network of young people and a ready pool of friends. You don't have to get hitched to the first guy you meet there... but you have just opened up the options for yourself.

So... why not?

Mood of the day (1)

The Chinese New Year mood is infectious. Practically every shop you go into is playing related songs.

I wish that Singapore can be like China. 1 week of public holiday just for the Chinese New Year. But of course, that's just wishful thinking on my part.

It's a rainy day today. While I sit here blogging and relaxing, I wish that the night will not end. Not that it's a moment to remember. But the rain always gives me this kind of feeling. A calm that sets me apart from the troubles at work, in life and others. Well, being out in the rain is definitely not the type of feeling I want. But sitting at home with the rain just in sight, this is the calm that I rarely feel in busy Singapore.

Ever thought of why my blog is named drizzz (whether an old alias or new alias)?

You are right if you are thinking about a drizzle.

Answer to the puzzle!

With a record time of 25 minutes, my lao gong solved my puzzle!

That's the answer above~ ^_^

Puzzle

A puzzle for my lao gong to solve...


Clues:
1. It's a personalised message.
2. There are 9 words in the phrase.
3. There are 22 alphabets in the phrase.
4. The answer will only be disclosed upon request.

Happy 2011 - Topic to start off the new year

If I were to ask you for 10 words to describe what new year brings to your mind, what are they?

Party? Romance? Booze?

To start off the new year, I shall blog on an interesting topic that came across my mind on 1st Jan (but didn't have the motivation to blog until now).

Should you have a first date on a New Year's Eve?

Unlike a first date on any other day, a first date on a New Year's Eve is different due to the significance of the day. The beginning to a new year.

The advantages of having a first date on a New Year's Eve are:
1. Built in excitement
The atmosphere everywhere on New Year's Eve and the anticipation of the countdown at midnight is contagious. This helps to give a good start on the first date.

2. Built in conversation starters
Do you have any New Year's resolutions? What was last year like for you? What, if anything, would you do differently?

These are the topics that can be used to start a conversation on a New Year's Eve, breaking the awkwardness of a first date.

3. Everyone is a social butterfly
A few drops of booze is enough to get a person to loosen up and become a social butterfly. People you interact with will most likely be in an upbeat and friendly mood as they look to the future with hope and promise (or possibly the end of the holiday season!)

So... what are the disadvantages?

1. The chance for disaster to occur
On such a special day, the expectations of the date would be pretty high. Its not uncommon to see everyone jumping for joy and hugging their friends when the clock strikes 12. Imagine yourself in a scenario whereby you are standing rigidly beside your date while the rest of the crowd are partying around you. I definitely don't want to be in this situation.

2. Interacting with drunk people/other people you don't usually interact with
There are many cases of unreported molest cases during countdown parties, an example is at this link. Well, this girl might be asking for it considering her attire. However, haven't we heard of people spraying form on Orchard Roads and taking the chance to conduct such molests?

The worst case scenario is your date getting molested and thinks that you were the pervert!

3. The date has to last until at least midnight
On any other night, if things aren't going well, you can cut your losses and call it a day, but on New Year's Eve, the expectation is that you will still be together after the bewitching hour!

To conclude the post, I found a poll done by online at link:

Apparently, a first date on a New Year's Eve is not a good idea afterall.