Neophobia: the fear or dislike of new things; fear of change.
As stated above, neophobia is simply the fear of change. The fear of new things. Well, that basically summarizes the City of Perth, folks. Australia as a whole, with the exception of metropolitan areas such as Melbourne and Sydney, is already backward in itself. The only thing I can give them credit for, is that they are striving for a healthier country to live in by 2020. The purpose of this post, is not only to rant, but also stand as a notice for me and for anyone who really thinks the grass is greener on the other side; focusing on the pros and cons of living here in Australia.
To start off selfishly, I shall rant as I always do on this blog considering it has been a reoccuring theme...
I perceive Perth to be a place for old people or people who simply want to do nothing with change. A note to Neophobics, Perth or other small towns in Australia is a perfect place for you to hide and shelter away as other developing countries are finding their way to change rapidly.
I do not know whether it is because of my background, being raised in a metropolitan area of Kuala Lumpur. Reminiscing to when I was a high school student, it was already quite obvious that it was in our culture to have, possess or own the latest technology [especially mobile phones]. Here, in Australia, I feel that the only possible "culture" that Australians possess are [1] drinking [2]abusing alcohol [3] clubbing, and [4] getting laid.
I desire change. I have come to a point where I feel that my life lacks something important. I also personally feel that Neophobia city has sucked the life out of me. There is simply n-o-t-h-i-n-g to do in this town. Go out after 5PM, everything is fucking shut [with the exception of Thursday nights for local shopping centres and Friday nights in the city; both only open 'til 9PM].
For a while, I thought not all hope was lost when some West Australians do feel the need or want to extend trading hours. The reason why it does not work? Goddamn Neophobians! [not a real word I think, but I shall call residents of Perth with a few exceptions to some, Neophobians]. They complain about working late and spending not enough time with their family, blah blah blah. AND YOU FUCKING WONDER WHY THIS PLACE IS SO FAR BEHIND???? You'd think that a city that has quite a large population of Asians would teach these Caucasians a few things but no, they are just as stubborn and lazy as the Malays back home. Basically, the fairer version.
Just let me say that if Asians [or not to be so "racist", other people in other countries] can do it, SO CAN YOU!
But, no....
It's not that you can't, you just don't fucking want to.
Hey, if Australians don't want to work, I think we have a fair amount of Asians that would happily work for you for the extra money!
I could type all day long with the things I have to say, but I guess I'll just put it into dot points.
I'll start off with CONS:
Pros:
And all I can say is that I am seeking something new, exciting, exhilarating... Just something that will just take my breath away.
For now, back to suffocating...
To start off selfishly, I shall rant as I always do on this blog considering it has been a reoccuring theme...
I perceive Perth to be a place for old people or people who simply want to do nothing with change. A note to Neophobics, Perth or other small towns in Australia is a perfect place for you to hide and shelter away as other developing countries are finding their way to change rapidly.
I do not know whether it is because of my background, being raised in a metropolitan area of Kuala Lumpur. Reminiscing to when I was a high school student, it was already quite obvious that it was in our culture to have, possess or own the latest technology [especially mobile phones]. Here, in Australia, I feel that the only possible "culture" that Australians possess are [1] drinking [2]abusing alcohol [3] clubbing, and [4] getting laid.
I desire change. I have come to a point where I feel that my life lacks something important. I also personally feel that Neophobia city has sucked the life out of me. There is simply n-o-t-h-i-n-g to do in this town. Go out after 5PM, everything is fucking shut [with the exception of Thursday nights for local shopping centres and Friday nights in the city; both only open 'til 9PM].
For a while, I thought not all hope was lost when some West Australians do feel the need or want to extend trading hours. The reason why it does not work? Goddamn Neophobians! [not a real word I think, but I shall call residents of Perth with a few exceptions to some, Neophobians]. They complain about working late and spending not enough time with their family, blah blah blah. AND YOU FUCKING WONDER WHY THIS PLACE IS SO FAR BEHIND???? You'd think that a city that has quite a large population of Asians would teach these Caucasians a few things but no, they are just as stubborn and lazy as the Malays back home. Basically, the fairer version.
Just let me say that if Asians [or not to be so "racist", other people in other countries] can do it, SO CAN YOU!
But, no....
It's not that you can't, you just don't fucking want to.
Hey, if Australians don't want to work, I think we have a fair amount of Asians that would happily work for you for the extra money!
I could type all day long with the things I have to say, but I guess I'll just put it into dot points.
I'll start off with CONS:
- Lack of culture despite "multiculturalism"
- Acknowledges "multiculturalism" but there is alot of racism going on in Neophobialand
- High standard of living; things are fucking expensive.
- Average people strive to afford a house in the current housing market
- Banks rip the shit out of their customers [anyone heard of interest on top of an interest? And also paying to withdraw your own money out?]
- Majority Gen Y = lazy. [Hey, I'm a Gen Y but at least I acknowledge it. Give me some credit!]
- Rather high crime rates [someone once told me that Perth has the highest crime rate per ratio.. or something like that]
- Short trading hours
- Hypocritical governing system & also very confusing
- Really, really, really dislikes change and rejects change
- Too patriotic [some of them don't even want to leave the country]
- Gets too hot in Summer
- Likes beer but don't sell cheap beer...
- Promotes healthy lifestyle but foods like wraps and salads prices are off the roof and junk food sold at a cheap price. Sheer stupidity?
- Lack of discipline in children and in schools.
- Wayyyy too far laid-back
- Spanking of children is illegal
Pros:
- Cleaner amenities
- No stray animals [I'm talking about domestic animals aka pets]
- You see white people?
- Nice beaches [large nature reserves, coasts, etc.]
- Healthier Australa vision by 2020
- More music festivals and concerts
- Has 4 seasons
- Some friendly Australians do exist
- When you're horny but have no one to fuck, all you need to do is to find some guy in a club?
- Sluts ahoy!
- Cute koalas
And all I can say is that I am seeking something new, exciting, exhilarating... Just something that will just take my breath away.
For now, back to suffocating...
