Tropicana Magazine Mar-Apr 2017 #112: Riding on a Life Line

EDITOR’S NOTE
On the
count of tree...
The hot, sunny weather makes way for
outdoor adventures of sorts. From coverto-cover,
get inspired and immerse yourself
in the natural environment that’s not, for
once, something wired. Take our cover
personality, Cheong Yue-Jin, who cycles
for fun. Not one to shy away from the heat,
he has embarked on many cycling trips to
enjoy the sights and sounds that permeate
his senses.
Life’s too short not to take the time to
smell the flowers. While you get caught up
in a technology-obsessed and career-driven
society, take a step back and evaluate what’s
truly important in life. Are you in sync with
it? You don’t need online quizzes or gadgets
to tell you that.
Indulge in the simplicity of life. Our
natural surroundings hold so many
treasures; treasures that we take for granted. It’s time to step up and
pay heed to the call to restore the damages that have been inflicted on
our natural surroundings. It takes little steps to make a difference, and
it starts with you. Sure, not having plastic bags to carry your groceries
takes some getting used to, but after dropping a fruit or two on the
way out, you will be more prepared in future with recycled bags.
You will be surprised how much you can recycle within your space,
and that amounts to something in preserving our beautiful planet we
call home. The time is ripe to make your green efforts count!