Hello everyone!
So I'm just here to share with you all some recent observations about the NEA campaigns as well as a rather harrowing personal encounter with dengue.
The adverts up and about have been quite different now, and I think it's an encouraging change. Instead of merely scaring us poor viewers with horrifying graphics of loved ones writhing on hospital beds coupled along with spooky gothic music, what I saw instead was pretty different. The campaigns had moved on to emphasizing to viewers the importance of community spirit and playing our part, and (thankfully) there were not much torturous graphics that we had to endure. The general tone and atmosphere created by the rather lengthy advert was quite a warm and heartening one, and I did feel more compelled to go clear away stagnant water myself. That's saying something, seeing how I am usually rather lazy. The cheerful, positive and optimistic outlook the advert presented did a much better job in encouraging me to do a part for my community. This is a very good change and I think it's a good direction for the NEA to take!
Alright now on about my scary brush with dengue and possibly a lengthy hospital stay. Here's the deal: my dad killed an Aedes mosquito yesterday night. Holding the squished body of the mosquito up to the light it was evident, from the striped legs, that it was
it -- the worst kind of bug to have in your house. The entire family freaked out for quite a while. I mean, it is pretty scary to have a potential dengue carrier lurking about in the corners of what is meant to be a safe haven. Flicking the squished bug out of the window, I did feel a little nervous. What if one of us had been stung, and infected? The repercussions for the family would have been terrible. Sometimes the scariest things are the ones we can prevent, yet the ones we can't see.
And with these two little snippets and observations, I urge everyone to
please be more considerate, not only for yourself and your loved ones, but for your neighbours as well. That little bit of stagnant water could lead to weeks of suffering and pain in hospital for another person.
Remember, a little step goes a long way! Let's fight dengue together!
Qi En
on behalf of the team.
