notes from a small island

A rather poignant (to me) article on Singapore's space issue.
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i don't blame our leaders. That this country even exists is a miracle to begin with. But we're just too small for all the things that we want to be as a nation. Or, maybe, it's not just a mismatch between aspirations and resources. Maybe we're just too small, period.
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Nothing lasts for long here. Already, i'm missing my favourite 24-hour neighbourhood prata shop, in anticipation of what i know will happen sooner or later. The long row of shophouses where it's located has been undergoing demolition and re-development for over a year, and there are only a few shops left standing now. The prata shop is one of them. But i know it will be gone soon, and together with it, my favourite location for late-night suppers with friends over some of the best cheap Indian food anywhere on this island. i guess that means i'll just have to go there for supper more often while it's still around.
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