Money Money Money

30 years ago today...
July 10, 1982 :  "In Vancouver, BC, three $2 ticket bettors win $579,129 apiece at the races in Exhibition Park. (they call it the sport of kings?)" 

I thought this will be a good way to start all my posts. For every day that i blog, i will research on what was on the news 30 years ago on the same day. Some day, it may be someone interesting that was born, or someone might have come up with something significant at the age of 30.


From an initial " investment " of $2, these three bettors won a whopping $579K, given 30 years ago, and the  rate inflation goes, this must have translated to billions maybe in today's world? I wonder what happened to the three investors, if they are still alive, and if they are, are they still rich, wealthy? Or have their wealth disappeared in a flash, when they are overwhelmed by the sudden windfall?  Or, did they do good with the money and leave behind a legacy helping many others?


People always say money is the root of all evil, and yet in today's world, almost everything around us is about money. Let's not talk about the intangible stuffs, family values, morales, integrity. Things which cannot be bought by money. However, when it comes to the daily bread and butter, working in a competitive society, bringing up kids, taking care of parents, all these need money, a stable job, comprehensive insurance plans. It's striking a balance, moving on with economy growth, technology progress and yet not losing what's integral from our heritage, our childhood, our memories. 


Geez, this is starting to sound preachy and much like an essay. So much for light-heartedness.


Well, the effects of being 30. Hiaks, cant help but worry more especially when you see your parents aging with each day. There comes a time, you think you are no longer dependent and you do not need them to nag at you, tell you what to do. And before you know it, the role suddenly change, and you find your parents dependent on you, you are the one nagging at them to take care of their health, avoid oily food, take their medication


I wonder how being 30 is like for other cultures and countries. Being in Singapore, this is a common " complain traits" we see and discuss- Money, rising costs, inflation... a material country on the surface.  I hope we can do something to preserve the locality, the simple life.


Well, if it's one step at a time, one person at a time, so shall it be. Good night world.