The crown slips from heads unworthy

 From Heads Unworthy - Rise Against

The view from a moving train that speeds to Paris, chasing the prospect of a bustling, vibrant urban cityscape. The journey was the first I had ever seen such vast stretches of nature, of such serenity and beauty. Thoughts of nothing but endless miles of land and simple imagination always refresh me.  
But then, I fear the comfort and allure of my city.

Everything you could have been... Has been rebuilt with gauze and tin

Platano - Cassino

Don't look out your window. Darling, everything's on fire.

Safe and Sound - Taylor Swift ft. The Civil Wars

The oppressiveness of society's idea of normalcy threatens to overwhelm us.

I pack my suit in a bag. I'm all dressed up for Prague

Prague - Damien Rice

What ever happened to humility? Is pride that important?

There is a house built out of stone. Wooden floors, walls and window sills...

To Build a Home - The Cinematic Orchestra

Sometimes I hate my cowardice. Sometimes I hate my extreme self-consciousness. Sometimes I hate my social anxiety. It's beyond frustrating to live in a society that values extroverted people. It is almost insufferable to have to put up with condescension every day. 

I just want to get on the next plane to Australia or Japan or whatever and spend some time in solitude surrounded by nature. As much as I love my few friends and family, I am so sick of the omnipresence of people and buildings in Singapore. I think we all need to take a breather in life. 

Another mindlessly boring day of work tomorrow. It's also my birthday, and I hope it passes by quietly.

One day I woke in the rubble, knee-deep in damage I'd done

Delicate - Kina Grannis