hail the wonder of noise cancellation ear plugs/head sets. the entire idea of that embarks on the need for the human individual to be completely in isolation with his surroundings and yet physically present. with those stuff at work, it brings the world, at least singapore, to a thunderous speed, animated without sound. the feeling is like seeing the world unfold infront of you, the scurry of people, never-ending in fast-paced societies, the cars and trains that go by you every minute leaving you to contemplate a world for yourself while being isolated, at least at the point in time by the therapy of silence and music.
i guess we all need that someday.