Sure that Singapore prides itself on being a fast-paced society; constantly on the move with minimal time to rest or think unless you are able to think while moving and/or regard rest as motion.

Planning ahead is, of course, of stupendous importance.
Going for a Halloween party on the 31st and have a test on the 2nd of November?
Study and revise all your work before getting swallowed in alcohol, candy and screams.
Want to return to your home country four months later but you only have a single entry permit?
Apply for a re-entry permit. Pronto. Even it's four months ahead, because you'd never know how long these administration people can take, not to mention all the additional holidays, public or not, there actually are.
Already gotten a 2-day pass to Disneyland and Disneysea this coming weekend and have an essay due the following Tuesday?
Write your damn essay by this Friday, even if your damn presentation of which your essay is based on is this Friday as well.

Yes only 2 of the 3 apply really.

Oh, finances.
and language barriers.

All part of a lifelong journey, learning and giving at the same time.

i really want to cut my hair into a stylish short style...but at the same time i want to keep it long and longer...
dilemma.
and no, don't suggest a wig.