Singapore is small, and don’t we all know it. In this tiny little country, there aren’t a ton of things you can do. No road trips, no gigantic carnivals you can spend the whole day at... With so little land, we don’t have much to work with—we get it. So we set out to hear from ten millennials, hoping to find out more about what they do on the weekends, and what are some of their never-miss happenings in Singapore. Here’s what they had to say.

6. “Music festivals! Last time, the only music festival in Singapore was ZoukOut, but now there’s Laneway, Garden Beats, Ultra… As someone who can’t live without my music, I love the way things are going with music festivals in Singapore.” – Theresa, 26, Healthcare Worker

7. “It’s a bit touristy for me to say this, but I like going to the beach and just chilling with a couple of friends at the beach clubs there (e.g Mambo and Tanjong Beach Club at Sentosa). We have a few drinks while playing card games and beer pong. I went to the DBS Marina Regatta’s pop-up urban beach last year too!” – Navin, 29, Manager

10. “Bar-hopping around town or the Clarke Quay area in search of the best deals for drinks for chill sessions. It creates a different atmosphere for every meet up with my friends due to the varying environments!” – Jessica, 20, Student Singapore may be small, but for many of us Singaporeans, it has its charm. With an evolving F&B and entertainment scene that’s only getting more exciting with time, and brands like DBS sponsoring fun, exciting events like Artbox and Ultra, there are so many reasons to love our little red dot! Millennials, what are your best kept secrets on the fun things to do in Singapore? What is your number one favourite thing to do here? Let us know in the comments below! This article is brought to you by DBS.

Yesterday, Reddit user Atlas13666 posed this question to the Singaporeans of Reddit: What do you think of Singapore’s youth? In his original post, as a 19 year old and a youth himself, he shares his opinion of today’s youth as “kinda ignorant and narcissistic”. He goes on to say that most of his friends are more concerned with how many Instagram followers they have than on what they want to do in the future. This question invited a flurry of responses, and surprisingly, a large majority of them echoed the same sentiment: Give the kids a damn break. Some attributed their worry-free lifestyles to the fact that they grow up in much more fortunate circumstances.

At 19, our parents or grandparents were working because they had no choice. If this generation of young people have the luxury of caring only about their Instagram followers at 19, why not let them? They'll have time enough to care about adult things (house, car, finances) later on. Almost everyone is forced to grow up sooner or later. I don't mean that it's good that they only care about superficial things, but in the end, their loss. If you know what you want now, all the better for you. You'll have a headstart. - halfbakery

In the end, we all becomes adults when life demands it, and isn’t that all that matters? Why cut short your youth and rush into it?

Caring more about other things than the future is the privilege of a youth. They'll eventually learn otherwise. Haha for me as long as they don't commit crime or do stupid stuff can already - TheHungryTTK

Some were quick to associate people who are Instagram-obsessed with a lack of smarts

Anecdotally speaking, poly has a lot of those Instagram/clothes/popularity obsessed simple minded kids. Maybe about 70%. Never been to JC to see what that's like, though. - NervousDuckling

Some pointed out that generations have and always will be in conflict

People have bitched about the younger generation since time immemorial. - kronograf

Some pointed out that youth will be youth—today, 10 years ago and 10 years down the road—and they will always fixate on inconsequential matters

Ehh....its always been like that no? Today it's instagram, yesterday it was facebook, day before was friendster, day before was myspace. Wanna go further back? Week before it was who's best at chapteh, week before that was who's has the nicest marbles, week before that was who could get a perm. Youth = youth. We'll always be fixated on inconsequential things, because that's how we figure ourselves out. - lauises Reddiporeans in your 30s and above: seriously do you not remember what you were like when you were young? I do. I was a self-absorbed little shit who cared nothing more than what was hot at the time, what made me look the coolest, and what was the best thing to pretend to be passionate about so that I could impress girls. I used to write journals for years, and whenever I go back to reading them, I face-palm so hard my eyeballs pop out through the other side. When I'm not dying of cringe, I find my writing a fascinating look into the (complete lack of) depth of my knowledge and understanding of the world around me. The only problem with kids these days is that they have access to the internet which helps them advertise the stupid shit we all did. I for one am so glad I didn't grow up at a time of pervasive social networks. - rindojustrindo

Generally, the response was positive for today’s youth. Youth will be youth, whatever the state of technology and the trends passing through. The way I see it, kids today are growing up too fast, being pressured to perform and succeed from such a young age. So I say have fun, see the world through youth-tinted glasses, do sh*t you’ll regret in like, 20 years time. Growing up in Singapore is stressful enough as it is and there will come a time when we must all be adults. Maybe your peers judge and maybe the "adults" don't approve, but what does it matter? Use your Instagram, Snap like there is no tomorrow, and when the time comes when we are old and cringe at the antics we used to pull, blame it on our youth. Like the Reddit user above says, living in the now and focusing on the inconsequential are the privileges of our youth.

The other day, I was passing by King Albert Park—KAP, for those of you Bukit Timah kids—and I saw that in its place now stood a shiny new condo. A place that bore so many memories for so many of us who lived, studied, and grew up near and along this road was demolished, and here in its place stood a soulless residential estate. I tried to remember what it looked like before. I remember the cashier counter, the first floor, the staircase up, the seating layout once you got up there. There were the good seats—the cushy sofa seats that looked into Cold Storage—and there were the normal, not so good seats. We always tried to get the good seats. I remember always going there after school to study with my friends, and doing more talking and distracting each other than actual studying; going downstairs to Cold Storage to buy sushi and snacks to eat while we tried to be productive. I remember learning more about my now-fiance over a Ben & Jerry’s Chubby Hubby. I remember decorating a Sara Lee pound cake with M&Ms, gummy candy, Nutella spread, and all sorts of sweet treats with my friends before we went to another one of our friends’ house to surprise her. So many memories were made in that building. I tried to remember what it looked like on the outside, the building’s façade, the drive-thru, the familiar golden arches, and I realized that I was already beginning to forget it.

Gone are the landmarks of our youth

I can’t remember what the old Heeren or Cineleisure looked like, even though I used to go to these places so frequently. I can’t remember what came before Ion, what the stretch of road looked like before 313. In Singapore, change in the norm. The old must make way for the new, the better, the shiny, and we Singaporeans understand this—that the thriving of our nation depends upon this. We need better malls, more homes, better physical infrastructure, and I appreciate that many of the changes we’ve seen in the Singapore landscape have been for our good; the MRT lines make getting around incredibly convenient, the malls make for a great shopping experience. For the most part, change has been for the best. But when we get rid of the old, we forget what was once there. With each structure we demolish, we rid with it the ghosts of our youth. We forget how we lived, what we used to do. We lose the reminders of our past, and for some of us, our youth. Maybe I’m the only one who’s bothered by this. Maybe I’m the only one who wishes some things could remain the same, and maybe I’m the only one who wants to hold on to the landmarks of my childhood. But maybe I am not, and with each major change to our landscape, maybe we Singaporeans feel a bit of loss and displacement we can’t quite articulate, even as we adapt to the new.

What is home?

Singapore is our home and home should feel warm and familiar—not just be productive and useful. I love Singapore. I think it’s a great place to live and there is not a day that goes by that I don’t feel fortunate for all the things we get to enjoy, living here. But I do wish that in the midst of change, as we continue to forge onward and upward, we still get to hold on to some of our favourite things—even if just for sentimental value. Surely, we don’t have to give up everything in order to be a world-class nation? <a href=" Image Credit

Over the past 50 years or so, the landscape of love has changed. The way we love,  the places we look for it, and even the meaning of love has changed quite a bit. Now, love has truly become a game, and its rules are ever changing. Don't reply too quickly, it will look desperate! If you're not going to see him again, just make him pay for the meal. Ignore his texts, he'll get the idea. Dating in this day and age involves so many dos and do nots that sometimes, we can't help but wish things were simpler, like in the past. Here are 6 ways love is different now than it was in the past:    

1. Love Interest VS Love Tinderest

The nature of the chase back then was very different. Boy had to physically meet girl before a spark could be ignited. This happened in discos, coffee shops or through mutual connections. To get to know someone, you had to sit down and have a conversation. There was no shortcut. There weren't many things to do or places to go in the past but that was okay--the company of each other was enough. The modern love story, however, is quite different. We live in a Tinderella world where guy swipes right on girl, guy says "dtf?", girl says "sure", guy and girl tango and then never see each other ever again. Okay, maybe not all 21st century love stories go this way, but it's a growing number. Now, with all the dating apps we have on our phones, before we even meet someone in real life, we already know the who's who of their family, what they're interested in and what they had to eat 48 weeks ago. Stalking Research is the new normal when it comes to getting to know someone.

2. Attached VS It's (Very) Complicated

In the past, a guy had his eyes on one girl and he pursued her to the end. Stories of wooing, like, persistent, "she's the only one for me"-type wooing were extremely common  in our grandparents' generation. Men committed and love was a promise to be honored. Nowadays, people are a lot more fickle. The dating pool these days is not so much a pool as it is an ocean thanks to apps like Tinder, and there are just so many fishes in that sea. We're not just single or attached; we could also be in an open relationship, exclusive sex buddies, non-exclusive bed pals... and a whole variety of other things.

3. Private VS Public Displays Of Affection... Online

Before our generation of over-sharing couples who feel the need to share their couple selfies, relationship milestones and everything in between (including their dirty laundry) online, love was a private matter. It wasn't a secret, but it wasn't something you needed to announce to the world through a Facebook status change or bi-monthly couple selfies. The photos you took together were slotted into albums for the enjoyment of you and your closest friends and family. Back then, no one had to know the details. In our current era, if you're in love, it must be public. If it isn't, that's cause for concern because "why are you hiding our relationship?"

4. Let's Make Love VS Let's Netflix and Chill

In the past, sex before marriage was a big no-no--and that applied to both men and women. Men had to wait till the wedding night to de-flower his maiden. People were a lot more conservative about sex back then. Now, both boys and girls talk about sex over brunch like it's nothing. One-night stands are nothing to raise eyebrows about and girls are becoming more sexually empowered--they'll tell you exactly what they want in bed.

5. Breaking Up VS Ghosting

Before, there was a certain code of conduct that was honored when it came to breaking up. If someone wanted to break things off, they turned up and they said "this isn't working." They didn't just disappear. Now, ghosting is a thing. People exit our lives as quickly and as easily as they enter it, with no explanation whatsoever. Also, your break up never ends quietly. When your couple selfies stop showing up, tongues start wagging, and good luck trying to get over your ex. With multiple albums of pictures of both of you online and Facebook's unwelcome reminders of "What happened 3 years ago today", your ex is kept well in sight and, unfortunately, well in mind.  

6. Love = Faithfulness VS Love = Passion

In the past, love was about faithfulness, the conviction to fix things and the resolve to stick together in spite of the odds. Love was about the other person--taking care of them, always considering them and being strong for them. Now, love has become more about passion; passion that can come with pain; passion that sometimes comes at the expense of security and our sanity. We chase highs and we become restless when things start to become familiar. In today's world, we're afraid of becoming bored, and sometimes, that's how true love slips right through our fingers.

1. She waits up till I come home

"My girlfriend tries to stay awake until I come home. I tend to work a lot of late nights, but she's more of an "early to bed, early to rise" kinda girl, so she always tries to stay awake so she can at least say good night. She's studying abroad right now, and she still tries to stay awake until I come home from work so we can Skype goodnight." - thom3804

2. He remembers our little traditions

"We've been dating for five years and we have always gotten a Cherry Coke as a drink if we are sharing. A few months ago, we went to the movies and he came back, as per usual, with a Cherry Coke. I said I was glad that we both loved that soda the most and he replied 'I actually don't really like Cherry Coke but I get it because it's your favorite and you like to share.'" - annalynnvt

3. He holds my hand

"Holding hands. Doesn't matter if it's at home or when we're walking around, it's a constant reminder." - marigold99

4. She makes me coffee every morning

"Every morning, my wife of 18 years gets up before me and makes coffee. She doesn't drink coffee." - Sandbocks

5. He kisses me in the middle of the night

"When he wakes up in the middle of the night and kisses me while still half asleep. That makes me feel like even when he's semi-conscious, he wants to show me he loves me." - Dildo_of_Vengeance

6. He leaves me the last bite

"He always tries to give me the last bite of whatever we're sharing, even if it's insanely delicious." - scienceasfuck

7. He just wants me to be happy

"When I'm stressed out and miserable because of my job, he always says "Just quit. We'll be okay" when he knows full well that we need the money my job brings in. He'd rather have to scrape and scratch to pay the bills than see me unhappy." - DiffidentDissident

8. He loves me even when he's angry

"The way we argue. He's so considerate and thoughtful with his words, even when I know he's incredibly frustrated. That speaks volumes about the way he respects me and loves me even when he's angry with me."

9. He doesn't let me feel like a burden

"I seriously injured my back recently and he helps me do absolutely everything and expects nothing back. When I start to feel bad for needing him so much, he reassures me that he's my husband and he loves helping me. "For better or for worse." It means a lot. - babbidaboopy

10. He looks out for my safety

"He's a bit of a crazy driver, but if we ever have to make a hard stop, he immediately throws out his arm to keep me in my seat. I'm a fairly small person, and he's a fairly tall one, and as a result he's very protective of me, in little and big ways. Seeing that, and seeing him worrying about my safety makes me feel more loved than anything else in the world."

11. He treats me like he did when we first started dating

"Married 18 years and he still kisses me every morning." - pinaygirl

Yesterday, Donald Trump was elected President of the United States. As he took to the podium to deliver his victory speech, we grimaced, waiting for him to once again blunder and say something stupid. We wanted him to prove to us and to those who voted, once again, at this important moment, that this man before us wasn't the right guy for the job. Alas, he didn't--not that it would've changed anything. When the applause died down, the parody became real. This political freak show came to an end, and with it, the worst of endings. This racist, sexist, homophobic, narcissistic, volatile orange human being, this man who was against everything that is modern America, this man with no political experience whatsoever and who's also been dubbed--not inaccurately--the Hitler incarnate, was now the most powerful person in America. We had gone from Obama to Trump (and Michelle to Melania). ...what the f--k is happening? America was doomed. In that moment, the world suddenly became a very different place--a much, much scarier one.

How Singapore Reacted

Everyone lost their shit on Facebook. Every news and lifestyle outlet showed how clearly devastated they were by the outcome. Celebrities tweeted and Instagrammed their disappointment. Memes spread like wildfire--even the tone had shifted in some of them. Singaporeans too reacted to this horrifying outcome, and anti-Trump posts and thoughts were being born a post a second. One of the first things we started shooting at was American intelligence; a Trump vote was a dumb vote. "Americans are damn stupid", "this world is full of stupid people" we told each other or broadcast to our social media. We thought we had the <a href=" voter pegged. We assumed, and with great confidence, that he was some uneducated bum (probably white) who responded well to, well, crazy. People too dumb to even realize how dumb they were. That's exactly what I thought. Because this was not the decision of thinking, rational-minded people. This was clearly the act of stupid. I thought democracy was broken and that if stupid people were given the power to make important decisions for everybody, we're all doomed; the world is crawling with stupid. In my state of total confusion, I took to the Internet, trying to find an explanation for this lunacy and after reading <a href=" Moore pin it on a disenchanted working class, threatened white men, and on Hillary and how she didn't inspire enough enthusiasm for Americans to inconvenience themselves and vote (or bring a friend to do it with), I came upon <a href=" article. In it, the author writes about an urban versus rural conflict, how the city people treat the rural "freaks", ignoring them and their welfare. Basically, about how the Trump vote was a Molotov thrown at the elite. At first, I wasn't sure how legit this article was because what was described in it was so far removed from the America I imagined. And then it occurred to me: What the hell do I really know about America? Until this year, I've never followed the American elections. As I was watching the live election broadcast, I asked "Who is Johnson?!". I have no idea what the difference is between a Democrat and a Republican and what, there's also a group called 'Libertarian'? The thing I'm most well-versed in about this election is Donald Trump. I'm willing to bet that I'm not the only one, and yet so many of us chimed in.

What the U.S. is and is not

I've never lived in America. I've never worked in America. I've never felt the impact of its policies. I'm informed by TV and movies, and all I know is all I read. As a non-American, everything I know is incomplete. I can't say I know what the U.S. is and is not. I, a Singaporean, am least qualified to comment on who or what the U.S. chooses. The U.S. election isn't an entertainment story, even though at many times and in many ways, it does feel like it. This is real life. This is a decision made by people who have real stakes in the matter. Whatever happens to us is just a side effect of it. From where I'm standing, this election wasn't about Trump or Clinton. It was about America --an America many of us have no idea about. An America that's broken in a way that we from the outside cannot see. An America that's broken in a way that even Americans cannot see. Even now, nearly all the stories in circulation condemn Trump. The people who chose Trump remain invisible, and their issues, silent. All we see is Trump. All we hear are Trump's offenses on repeat. All we know is America is angry. No... Half of America is angry. Another half of America wanted this. And who are we, Singaporeans, to question it?

America chose, so let's respect it

At the third presidential debate, Trump was asked if he would accept the election results once the votes were in. To that, he infamously refused to answer, saying “I will look at it at the time" and "I will keep you in suspense." And yet, as we browse the news today, from protests to #Calexit, it's the reverse that's happening. Trump has accepted it, and its everyone else that hasn't. We Singaporeans have our fears--What will happen to us? What will change? What will remain the same? That's it already, die already. But at the end of the day, it is not about us. This was about America. If America is broken, America needs a government who will fix it. America voted who they saw best fit for the job, and they chose Donald Trump. And we would do well not to undermine that choice, unsavoury as it may be.

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