Advantages and Disadvantages of Living in Potong Pasir

Potong Pasir - some might say it’s a horrible place to live in, while others think otherwise. Personally, I think it’s a wonderful place to live in. I will be pointing out the advantages and disadvantages of living in Potong Pasir in this essay.

There are countless convenient stores littered across the town. Each store selling a wide range of products from small tidbits, to large items such as mops and brooms. Following this, there are many food areas such as KFC, McDonalds, and stores selling chicken rice and other foods. 

Are you sick? Not to worry, there are two or three clinics just around the block for when residents are sick. And if that’s not enough, there’s even a dental surgery clinic around the area. Maybe you’re looking for furniture! There is a furniture store too, though it might not be as great as Ikea or other brands, but I’m sure it’ll suffice. Also, there are quite a number of places of worship for the large community living in Potong Pasir. 

School is not ‘biggie’ here. You’ve got the whole St. Andrew’s Village right at your doorstep! Even if you’re struggling at schoolwork, there are tutors around the area to cater to your every academical needs. And say, you’re bored and wanting to play a little football, basketball, or badminton; the Community Centre is open and more than happy to let you play. The centre also provides study areas for those ‘hardworking ones’, and child-care services. It even has a big multi-purpose hall for functions and what not.

Got a bad stain you’re struggling to get off, and in time for school tomorrow? You’re in luck, because there is a laundry service two blocks away from St. Andrew’s School. Or, do you need to rush off to Orchard Road to meet a bunch of friends for a shopping spree? Why not take the subway, there is one just a stone’s throw away. 

The only few drawbacks to living is it does not have a Buddhist temple for the many buddhists to worship their god(s). And the roads are small and cramped. This does not help the morning traffic rush for parents sending their children to school, and then hurrying off to work to beat the morning Central Business District traffic congestion.

Clearly, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. So, you could say that living in Potong Pasir isn’t bad one bit.

-Neville Lee

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