Unity

(Supposed to be posted on 31/8 but I was getting high)
This is for Malaysia.

When you really think about it, Malaysia is generally quite well united. I mean as much as we want to bitch about it, our races go well together and we blend in pretty nicely as one society. There are a few exceptions but hey, it's human nature to bitchslap one another once in a while right? I'm really not being sarcastic. I've really come to like Malaysia for the general unity that is established between citizens and civilians.

I think I've come to realize what the link is.

Malaysia - United by Complaints

It's true. A reliable source told me 99.16% of Malaysians complain about something at least once a day. These facts are based on the concoction in my head based on absolutely nothing. But really, think about it.

Whether it's meeting someone at a bus stop, at a public class (perhaps driving), in a cab, or just someone you happened to strike up a conversation with; what is the single most interesting and easy-to-dive-into point? Here they are:

THE WEATHER IS FRIGGIN' HOT!
DRIVING CLASSES ARE ABSOLUTELY USELESS!
TRAFFIC JAMS ARE REALLY SHITTY!
MALAYSIAN DRIVERS PISS ME OFF!
MALAYSIAN ROADS ARE TERRIBLE!
THE EDUCATION SYSTEM TEACHES US NOTHING!
and if you're really daring, you get into racism. But I won't explore into the details.

Take a step back and reflect on how many times you hit it off with a simple conversation with a complete stranger, by complaining. See the reason I'm not afraid of posting all this even in the light of the case of that kid making fun of our country, is that I'm not actually criticizing it here. I actually think it's wonderful that unity (albeit it being a little fake) can be achieved so easily.

I know, most of you may not be patriotic and all that but for God's sakes, all I ask is that the Malaysian readers of my blog just look back and learn to appreciate the smaller things. Look at all the idiotic bloggers who go to other countries, take a billion wonderful pictures and still tell you they miss Malaysia. Isn't that already a point in itself?

Cheers. Happy 51st Birthday, Malaysia. You've provided us a pretty great home =)