It is quiet in the morning. The road is deserted when I go for my usual morning teh halia. The market is not as busy with a number of stalls closed. This is not unusual since it is Monday and there are no pork sellers and only is few fishmongers have their stalls opened.
After tea and newspapers, I did some gardening. My papaya tree is dying and I have no idea why. I planted some herbs for the Wife. My neighbours were doing the same thing. Guess holiday is the best time for gardening and maintenance. Doing the same things reminds me of life in Canada. In spring we will all be planting flowers or vegetables. In summer, cutting grasses. In fall, raking the leaves and in winter shovelling snow. Somehow the neighbourhood is always busy with the same activities around the house. Yes, the good thing about living in Canada is doing everything yourself. The bad thing about living in Canada is doing everything yourself. DIY or do-it-yourself is an industry and huge market as labour is very expensive. Skilled and semi-skilled labour like plumbing, mechanics or carpentry is costly. These skills command $20/hr to $35/hr. Income tax is at 47% and GST 7% so you will need to earn $200 to pay for $100 worth of service. Kind of sucks doesn't it. Hence, everyone DIY in Canada and the US except for the Super Rich. Foreign workers does help keep our services affordable to average wage earner in Singapore.
Today is uneventful. New day of a new year. It is a quiet holiday. A day to enjoy doing next to nothing.
2 comments:
Next to nothing? Can blog mah? hehehe.
Btw do u keep cats of dogs?
The Wife says no pets allowed. It is lot of work. Next to nothing mean blogging or reading or just plain lazing.
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