(MON)DAY #17 OLD IS GOLD

"Out with the old, in with the new".

Ever heard that saying? It seems to sum up most things these days. New is fun and fresh, there's no denying that. But sometimes it feels like we are in a never ending race to have the latest - whether it is fashion or tech.

Here's a thought - old is gold.

There's something to be said about understanding our past so we can appreciate our future better. So much of what we do now is built on the works of others. 

Here are a few things I'm doing to show some love to the past. What about you? 

1. How Rock & Roll came to be

Before the hair bands of the 80s, rock & roll originated in 1940s & 1950s, Southern United States, as a melting pot of different musical styles - blues, jazz, country music and more. 

Instead of the latest top 40 hit, maybe try a crash course through the ages with Spotify's playlists on your morning commute. Maybe it'll bring a smile to your face like it did mine.

2. Watch a classic at The Projector Singapore

Catch Hitchcock's classic Vertigo at The Projector Singapore, a dedicated independent theatre located at the historic Golden Theatre (Golden Mile Tower). 

If Hitchcock isn't your flavour, there's also Fight Club and other independent films like Taxi Tehran that you won't find at the regular cinemas.

I recently watched Ex Machina at The Projector and had a great experience, and will definitely be back. A good way to top off the evening is to sate your appetite with Thai food round the corner at Golden Mile Complex before or after, and treat yourself to caramel popcorn with your movie tickets. 

3. Read a classic...and not on a Kindle

The Kindle is a great invention but there's something about holding a book in your hands, feeling its weight, feeling the texture of the paper as you turn the pages. 

When was the last time you read a classic or picked up a book at an actual bookstore?

Need some inspiration? Check out The Telegraph's list of 100 novels everyone should read.

4. Watch a history documentary

I never studied History at a Junior College level and have found, through conversation with others, my Secondary school history education sorely lacking. The world's history is endlessly fascinating and sheds light on the legacy of some current issues that the world continues to contend with.

Thankfully, YouTube has an abundance of documentaries available for viewing - from those on The Romanovs, the last Russian Imperial dynasty, to the King James bible first produced in 1611. 

If you prefer something more modern, the VICE channel is a favourite of mine. 

5. Take a walk down an old street

Disconnect and just walk, like how we used to. 

What's something old that you love doing?

Please leave a comment and share it with us!