My March

Aiy... really cannot bear to part with my March.

Cars are not a necessity, but they certainly improves your quality of life. Suddenly, u can zip around to so many places in one morning, and get your errands done. You dun have to wait for that darn bus that never comes, or the stupid taxi that refuses to stop. You dun have to hold your breath while struggling to keep your balance. You dun have to worry abt where to hold your bag in a strategic position while keeping an eye on that yellow uncle beside you. You dun have to think about how much things you need to bring, or plan your routes in detail. Suddenly, its so convenient to visit that ulu place, and its so convenient to try out that ulu roadside stall.

That comes at a cost, of course. $700 per mth at least.

Quality of life is not measurable by $$ , isnt it?

I've also found that my parents talk and share more while in the car, as compared to bus journeys. I think its a personal space thing? They are happier too, when they are chaeffuered around. Well, I would be too, reaching home faster and more comfortably after a tiring day at work.

But $700 is a substantial fraction of my pay, somehow its really just too bad....

SIGH SIGH SIGH....