Went home for the week and got to see the news. Saw the extent of damages done by the 2 natural disasters in Myanmar and China respectively. 1 is a cyclone and the other is an earthquake, regardless of their nature, the damage done was shockingly great. Did not really felt the impact earlier on as I was coped up in school and did not really see the news myself. Only heard from people around me about these 2 earth-shaking events. But after seeing the news, looking at the footages taken of the places where destruction struck, it is really saddening.

It is even more upsetting that Myanmar is not allowing foreign aides to go into their country to help the victims. As the government is afraid of the negative consequences that may shake the foundation of their rule, their own people will then have to suffer. I am not trying to say that the country is not capable of helping their own countrymen out for this crisis. But it will definitely help to have more people around to help right?

Anyway, I cannot help but say that I am really impressed with the way the China government is dealing with this crisis. Even though there were critics saying why were there no warning at all beforehand, I still salute their contingency planning and execution. The strong motivation in everyone to rescue as much survivors as possible is touching. I most clearly remember this one footage when the rescuers brought 1 girl out from all the debris. Upon knowing that it is actually the girl's birthday, the whole bunch of them actually sang a birthday song for her there and then!

Feeling very thankful to be in Singapore, sheltered from all the disasters happening around. Made me treasure life and every moment spent with my families and friends even more.