Why it's great being Asian...

As a westerner - or should that be uhngmo(?!) - here in Asia, you have a refreshing perspective on how great it is to an Asian. Ultimately, you realize how much we're missing out on, living in the west!

Let me take one small example; food! In my western world, we eat flat, one dimensional food! Even the "exotic" chinese takeaway is bland. Come to think of it, our whole eating experience is dull.

Living and breathing Asia makes you recapture your love of food! Food no longer becomes a mundane essential of your existance. Oh no! Food is central to our lives! Embrace meal times. It's a unique social opportunity. You become closer to yourself, to the world around you and to mother nature herself. Love your food people, it's one of the hiden pleasures in life!

But why, Adam, are you telling me to embrace my food?!

I've just returned from a great evening at my toastmasters, public speaking club, deep within the heart of the financial district. I gave my first public speech and I learnt a huge deal :-) My friend, fellow toastmaster and AIESEC trainee, David Liem and I, ventured to Geylang, stopping by at a well known 24hour food court. With cheap beer, captivating food and lashings of local culture, we spent hours passing the time, contecting with each other, the local "supper culture", ourselves and, ultimately, our food!

It dawned on us that we'd spent a good 3 hours talking and we needed sleep! On my short venture home I stopped by a 24hour food shop. As soon as I walked in I stumbled across the coolest and tastiest Asian snack... Pocky! This Japanese delight is surprisingly addicitive and uniquely Asian. So I bought 8 packs!



They say treasure the simple things in life. Appreciating your food, how much simplier can you get? Give it a go! You may just discover something unexpectedly pleasing! That's why it's great being Asian!