Tuesday, September 04, 2007
In my own imagination 7:16 PM.
Ill
I wonder what virulous virus predated on me which made me fall so sick...fuck..
I woke up at 4am this morning to find myself struggling in excruciating headache. I went to the kitchen and swallowed 2 panadols and went back to sleep. After which i woke up at 9am, i sent an sms to my music teacher informing her of my uncomfort and she even offered to bring me see a doctor if i can't really walk. Well, i thought it wasn't neccessary. SO basically, i slept throughout the whole day. Oh gosh. wanted to do my work initially but was undesirably plauged with this catastrophe.
In the afternoon, my mum came and she passed me a few boxes of chocolates from a relative who came from London. What a wrong timing. I love chocolates but i musn't indulge in it right now(though i ate 2 of them)
Few days ago, i saw an article in the Straits Times forum and felt unhappy about it. The author complained abt a musical which he watched, whereby he felt uncomfortabel with a gay scene in the story. He claimed tt he felt even more disturbed when he realised there're kids among the audience. THerefore, i wrotto express my thoughts :
I refer to the letter, “’Gay’ musical should have come with rating” (ST, Sept 1st) by Mr. Joseph Chia Yoong Leong
I personally feel that censorship/ratings towards homosexuality content are not a necessity in musicals.
As a stage enthusiast, I’ve watched stage musical of various genres and even performed in some musical productions locally.
I could even recall being involved in a particular musical whereby homosexuality was part of its content, and feedbacks were surprisingly given to applaud the writer on the idea of homosexuality; which boosted the climax of the story.
In Mr. Chia’s case however, he feared that young children in the audience will lack the maturity to understand homosexuality. My point is, since the kids wouldn’t understand the implications of this subject, I doubt that exposure to such scenarios will cause them to have debaucherous thoughts and thus, I believe a scenario on homosexuality is harmless so long as there’re no obscene acts involved.
Furthermore, living in such a conservative society whereby homosexuality is still not accepted, I believe that most parents and teachers who brought the kids to watch the musical will counsel them not to engage in it, and thus, it is a good chance for the kids to learn that homosexuality may not be a good direction for them in life.
Homosexuality may still be seen as an anomalous approach in out society. But if further censorship is implemented on homosexuality which was “not even the main story”, will local musicals lack of excitement and be in denial of the existence of homosexuality?
I believe that audience will be able to appreciate artistic with a more opened mind. END
Why are these Singaporeans so narrow-minded? So what abt manifesting homosexuality in a stage play, where in this case in a musical production? Well, such plays are just part and parcel of our lives as human beings and if only the good side of life is shown in public stage plays, wouldn't ppl start to live in denial ?
Honestly speakng, living in such a competitive country, we're often faced wih more problems than happiness. Such as stress from work, home, friends, society. etc.
I just dislike the idea of singaporeans being so idealistic and living in self-denial. That's no wonder many parents are classified as ''OLD FASHIONED" by the younger generation nowadays, whereby they just simply can't face what the new world is actually like.
Like what my teacher told me, the worst approach in life is to remain constant. WE have to accelerate our lives consistantly and follow the trend of society if not we'll be left out. We remain constant only when we die , whereby our age remains constant.
Ok fine, i shall go find some food and start doing my work .. bb
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