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Petitioning
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I've been spending my entire afternoon updating and exploring my TIG profile. I love this whole idea and concept behind TakingITGlobal. I think if you guys start organising real outreach and charity events, you'll probably have a more positive impact on society and the world. But all in all, GREAT JOB SO FAR! :D

I have a suggestion that goes out to the managing committee: Would you please put up guidelines for people signing petitions, making commitments etc?

It would be nice to let people know what they're in for, how they should make responsible choices (e.g. really commiting to one's commitments) and make proper distinctions (e.g. making sure petitions they signed are well-argued, are going through proper channels of communication, have a positive impact, might actually be effective, etc).

Thanksbye!

July 6, 2008 | 5:03 AM Comments  0 comments

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I love local food
About this commitment: Consume local

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I'll admit to it: I LOVE FOOD, especially local food. As an Asian in a cosmopolitan country, I am slightly embarrassed to admit that local food is actually what I deem as the best part of my little nation (: In fact, I can safely say that my national pride lies mainly in our food.

I love my mother's herbal soup, the hawker centre's meepok (of all the weird and wonderful things the world has, our country supposedly is the creator of the hawker centre concept), and all in all, a wonderful clash of cuisines from around the world. Nothing can ever replace all these.

I hope that people around the world learn to cherish their local specials and know that although the grass admittedly seem greener on the other side, once you cross over, you realise that it's actually synthetic grass which is comparatively tasteless.

Most importantly, we have to appreciate what we have before we actually lose it! This is especially so for my country. As we strive to keep up with the world, our economy and society improves. Sadly, that means that less people are willing to ditch their well-paying, comfortable jobs for a sweaty occupation as a cook in a hawker centre. That is to say, our unique bunch of cooks are slowly and surely dying out.

So right now, all I can now say is that: NORTH SOUTH EAST WEST, HOME FOOD'S THE BEST! Please do appreciate it :D

July 6, 2008 | 4:49 AM Comments  1 comments

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It's easy and it feels nice
About this commitment: Tell someone they're a good person

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It is conventional knowledge that: in this increasingly interconnected world, with increasingly advanced technology, we are able to cross international boundaries, pull everyone together and form a 'united' global community of mankind. Yet, ironically, the human touch seems to be disappearing into the (now crumbling) atmosphere and being replaced by computerised greetings and standardised replies.

To be frank, in the past, the only reason why I actually told someone he's a good man is becuase I wanted something from him. Exceedingly stupid and selfish don't you think? Well I'm being honest here, and I think there is so much more people out there, thinking the same way, doing the same thing and feeling absolutely guilt-free. I admit to my error and ammorality, and I've now made a commitment to change.

To everyone out there, please do the same. For all I know, you may be guilty of the same charges that I face. Make a difference. Whatever you believe in, whoever you are, I believe that simply clicking on this button above and changing your mindset would allow you to become a better person, because you've seen the light and believed in it.

As I have. This is why I've signed the commitment, am ready to enforce it and go back to the aforementioned victim of my little white lie and tell him with utmost sincerity that I think he is a good man because he so kindly obliged to what I asked him to, without any complaint. And this time, I truly feel, and am justified to feel, that he truly is, a good man.

July 6, 2008 | 4:27 AM Comments  0 comments

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