this story is about a boy and a man who has a dream of becoming world's top astronaut in this small island of Singpoare and aims to be the first astronaut to fly into space, representing our nation. They had this dream at age 8, and were discouraged by their teachers and parents that such things were beyond control and we should not aim so high, otherwise the downfall will be great- too much impact on you to allow you to climb up again. One of them believed and gave up the idea of having such unrealistically-deemed thoughts, the other still held on to his own belief. So, these two boys parted their way and one went on with paperwork, chasing certificates, awards and for a better portfolio- attend jc, then university. The other went through his astronaut course at the astronaut school, turning out to be one of the first, completed his course. A few years later, the paperwork chaser switched on the television, broadcasting the live broadcast of the astraunaut preparing to take off. this time- he saw was his friend; the background called out "Honey, ready for dinner". RAINBOW life is one where you chase your own ambition your dream, MONOCHROME life is where you are forced and goes along with a stereotypical citizen to chase after paperworks, finishing their courses. so, why not lead a RAINBOW life- (this idea is copyrighted and is going on with their filimngs and production) do not copy. RAINBOW/MONOCHROME, choose yours. Even though such thoughts seem immature, to think so far, why not think what colorful life you should lead- instead of the lowly paid salary working as part of someone's dream. Start out your own dream- don't be part of other's building dream...

I found this story at this blog.

"Following your dreams" isit really possible most of the time?

There have been numerous adverts (like a one I saw on cartoon network), stories (like this one), books etc. that urges you to be unique. CREATE YOUR OWN DREAM.

However, society is not that kind on us most of the time. In real life, do you really think its that easy to just head over to astronaut school, and one day represent Singapore as her first astronaut?

But its weird that many children aspired to be astronaut when they were young, but as they grew up, the dreams of being a "fireman" or an "astronaut" or a "chef" or a "doctor" or a "policeman" all disappear. Dreams are shattered.

To those people out there who keep exorting others to lead a RAINBOW life: GO AWAY. Unless you can find us a clearcut route to make sure we lead a rainbow life, which is almost impossible...

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Mainstream.

Linkin Park became popular because of its mainstreamness. Or so Bryan claims. =D

There are always people who force others to go mainstream. To lead a "monochrome life". In the story, its the teachers, parents etc. In real life, there are even more people.

Let's use the VIP (Victoria Intergrated Porgram) as an example. Its a relatively new route, as compared to the tried, tested and proven O level route.

And we have people disencouraging us from going to IP. My form teacher, for example.

I'm not a big fan of IP, but I think its a shame that people want to control us, and persuade us to enter the Monochrome route. I'm nt saying that IP is the Rainbow route, and that we should all go to IP, but seriously, let us choose which route we wanna take, ok?

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I actually have some pretty funny videos to post, but I decided that this monochrome thing is more important. I'll post the videos tomorrow. (which is 1hr away =D)