I have been a frequent traveller with the SMRT since young and have seen the changes moving on with time. From the last stop being at Yishun to North-East line being opened up and trains no longer need a human driver to operate. One thing that never changes is the hustle during the morning and evening. People rushing to work makes the majority of this 'rush hour'.

Ever wondered why are we living such a hectic life? I don't know for sure. But I have been thinking is it because of stressful life here? Cannot blame everything on stress also, right? People ask why do you smoke, you reply 'stress'. People ask why you drink, you also reply 'stressed'. Jump off Mrt tracks?, also blame on stress.

I do not like the feeling of being pushed while on the escalator, or when people squeezing in through the train's door even when it is half-closed. I guess everyone feels the same way too. We do not like being rushed.

So? Why can't people follow me instead? Not all, but at least more. We can wake up 1/2 an hour earlier, move off from home 15 mins earlier than usual, and arrive at the destination, earlier, and without any rush! Are Singaporeans relying too much on our punctual trains to bring them to work on the dot of the working hour? Or is it just plain 'kiasuism'?