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Do You Miss the Good Old Days… or Just Who You Were Back Then?

sam choo

28 Mar 2026 — 1 min read

People do romanticize the past. Nobody genuinely misses rewinding tapes or flipping through a street directory.

But some things were different.

The pace of life was slower.
Social interaction happened more easily, because you couldn’t hide behind a screen.

People don’t miss the inconvenience.
They miss what the inconvenience created.

Waiting for a rented DVD wasn’t fun.
But watching it together, because you only had one copy, was.

Today is better in terms of tools, access, and comfort. No debate.
But better systems don’t automatically create better lived experiences.

So maybe the more honest answer is this:

People don’t miss the past.
They miss what today quietly made harder to feel.

And maybe that’s why some stories stay in your head for years…
Because they were never written down.

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Everyone Is Successful Except Me

You scroll for five minutes. Everyone bought a condo, launched a startup, got married, ran a marathon, and somehow still has glowing skin. You look at your kopi, your to-do list, and your life choices. Suddenly, even your WiFi feels faster than your progress. Welcome to Singapore, where success is

How to Answer a Question Without Saying Anything

Answering questions is dangerous. You might accidentally answer them. Here’s how to avoid that. A sarcastic guide for those who prefer control over clarity. 1. Attack the Questioner’s Intelligence Goal: Make them regret opening their mouth. Example: “That question shows a fundamental misunderstanding of how things work.” Translation:

Stop Yelling Before You Regret It: How to Control Your Anger Before It Explode

I yelled so loudly at my daughter… people at a bus stop down the street could hear me. Not my proudest moment. It wasn’t the first time she came home late. I had already reminded her. Warned her. Explained. That night, something in me just snapped. The words came

Have You Ever Thought of Writing This to Your Child?

One day, your child will face something you cannot prepare them for in person. A hard decision. A moment of doubt. A season where they wish they could ask you, “What should I do?” But you may not always be there to answer. That’s why writing letters to your

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Everyone Is Successful Except Me

How to Answer a Question Without Saying Anything

Stop Yelling Before You Regret It: How to Control Your Anger Before It Explode

Have You Ever Thought of Writing This to Your Child?