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Singlish Movie: I Not Stupid 2
Sometimes Singlish combined with ‘broken English’ is just more effective. I think this scene is from the hit movie “I Not Stupid 2” would not have been as funny or endearing, without it. The main character is your typical tiger … Continue reading
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Tagged broken English, children, culture, I Not Stupid, Jack Neo, language, Life, Living, Movie, Singapore, Singaporean, Singaporeans, Singlish, society, tiger mum
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Uniquely Singapore Drinks
We have so many unique beverages in Singapore and I am not just talking about the Singapore Sling. When I say uniquely Singapore, I mean Malaysia as well as we are so closely connected culturally. We were part of Malaya … Continue reading
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Tagged bandung, coffee, culture, drinks, F&N, Fanta, ginger tea, kopi, Life, Living, Malaysia, milk tea, Nostalgia, personal, photography, photos, pineapple juice, sarsi, Singapore, tea
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Tropical Fruits in Abundance
I take our tropical fruits for granted till I hear someone from another country raving over rarely obtained mango or watermelon. So here’s my photo tribute to our tropical fruits that we get in Singapore. Red juicy watermelon is always … Continue reading
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Tagged durian, Food, fruit, Life, Living, lychee, mango, Singapore, tropical fruit, watermelon
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Kirsten you make me Proud to be Singaporean
I sometimes feel that what I blog about is so superficial, and I have been rather disillusioned lately. But you dear girl, come along with your compassion and bravery and blow me away. I am so grateful that Singapore has … Continue reading
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Tagged blog, case, compassion, kindness, Kirsten Han, letter, Life, Living, poverty, prison, Singapore, Singaporean, society, Vui Kong
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Singapore Comedians are the Best
If you can understand every reference in this video then you must be Singaporean. [youtube]HDuxb_8Z1SY[/youtube]
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Tagged comedian, entertainer, funny, Hossan Leong, Life, Living, Singapore, Singaporean, Singaporeans, song
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Great Job Preserving Our Old Railways
Happy to hear that the old railways at Tajong Pagar and Bukit Timah will be preserved. I had no idea we had a Preservation of Monuments Board and a total of 64 national monuments, but that’s wonderful. More at the … Continue reading
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Tagged Architecture, culture, monuments, old railway, preservation, Singapore, Tajong Pagar
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Singapore Then and Now: Singapore Girl TV Ads
Call me nostalgic, but I much prefer the old Singapore Airlines commercials from the 70’s. Especially the ones set in Singapore. The music as well. [youtube]RrI8DSCmRb4[/youtube] [youtube]VqpOnBq7o2k[/youtube] This is the latest ad. [youtube]fNEJrd6GkSY[/youtube]
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Tagged Ad, airlines, history, Nostalgia, scenes, Singapore, Singapore Girl
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Now I’m Afraid to Take the Train
I spoke too soon. I was just praising our train system. Well it’s still great, except for issues like what just happened. You see I am extremely claustrophobic, so that’s the reason why a delay like this scares the heck … Continue reading
Singapore Then and Now: Taking the Bus
When I was in school, back in the early 80’s, I remember waiting for up to 25 minutes for a bus. Even if one came along they didn’t stop as it was already bursting at the seams. We were afraid … Continue reading
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Tagged ads, advances, air-conditioned, bus, bus terminals, buses, connected, courtesy, history, Life, Living, Malls, modern, MRT, Nostalgia, now, public bus, public transportation, Singapore, then, travel, vintage
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Sentosa is a Hit
I remember a time when everyone thought (myself included) that Sentosa was lame and boring. Who would have thought that years later it is now our hottest attraction, mainly due to Universal Studios Singapore and Resorts World. It’s an absolute … Continue reading
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Tagged attractions, government, hit, Life, Living, museum, Sentosa, Singapore, tourists, Universal Studios Singapore
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My Train Guide: MRT Stations Linked to Malls & Shopping Places
Lazy me adores malls that are linked to MRT stations. Here’s the list I have been working on. Hope it helps if you’re visiting the island, are on a budget, and don’t want to take a taxi. I think our … Continue reading
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Tagged convenience, guide, Life, linked, Living, Malls, malls linked to mrt, map, MRT, shopping, Singapore, transport, travel
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Why are they wearing Jasmine Garlands at the Hawker Centres?
When you see one person with a jasmine garland around their neck, coming to shake your hand, surrounded by groups of people trailing behind, then you know you’ve visited Singapore during the elections. I am sorry, but that’s why my … Continue reading
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Tagged culture, fairness, humour, jasmine garlands, Life, Living, mrbrown, press, Singapore, Singaporeans, wit
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Letter from Vincent Wijeysingha to our President to Spare a Young Boy’s Life & My Rant
……I am fortunate enough never to have been tempted by the lure of easy riches. I never had to walk miles to school but only to the end of the driveway to be picked up by a school bus. I … Continue reading
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Tagged bad boss, compassion, Dr Chee Soon Juan, justice, kindness, letter, Life, Living, office, pardon, poverty, president, rant, Singapore, Singaporean, Singaporeans, vent, Vincent Wijeysingha, vote, Vui Kong, work, work life
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Impressed by Vincent Wijeysingha’s Compassion and Intelligence
I am not a political blogger, but I just had to post this video of the recent political debate between parties, as I was so very impressed by Vincent, who is a social worker by profession. Didn’t catch the televised … Continue reading
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Tagged compassion, cost of living, debate, healthcare, intelligence, marginalized, poor, Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Video, Vincent Wijeysingha
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Who are We Kidding? – There is No Work Life Balance
I just had to reprint this article in the Straits Times by Alan Tan, because it’s a reflection of what Singapore is becoming. It’s the key reason why the quality of life is low here even though Human Resources always … Continue reading
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Tagged bad, bad boss, boss, culture, Life, Living, long hours, office, Singapore, Singaporean, Singaporeans, sucks, unfair, work, work life balance
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Maid Made to Carry Load for Young Man – Just Wrong
I just wish I could stop seeing reports like this. It makes me upset as I wonder what is becoming of our society. I have seen maids carry the bags of kids and I felt fed up and ashamed. I … Continue reading
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Tagged bad, bad behaviour, culture, domestic helper, Life, Living, maid, National Service, NS, Singapore, Singaporean, Singaporeans, ugly Singaporean, women, young
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Elitism in Singapore: Samantha of Holland Village vs The Heartlanders
A caller, Samantha, who expressed that heartlanders were not cultured and should not come to Holland Village unless they behaved better has got many people in Singapore shocked and riled up. Reeks of elitism to me. Did she realize what … Continue reading
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Tagged bad behaviour, clueless, culture, elitism, heartlands, Holland Village, radio, Samantha, show, Singapore, Singaporean, Singaporeans, ugly Singaporean, views, women, young
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Am I Patriotic?
I wish I had more of a sense of patriotism like Americans do. I envy how they so obviously love their country and how the national anthem moves them. I have to confess that watching Americans while the national anthem … Continue reading
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Tagged culture, flag, Life, Living, patriotic, patriotism, personal, Singapore, Singaporean, Singaporeans, ugly Singaporean
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Precious Little Bit of Green
A small government apartment that only has a lease of 99 years or less, is so extremely expensive. Unless you’re born with a silver spoon, you need to go into debt for life to own one. Imagine – you can’t … Continue reading
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Tagged cost of living, culture, debt, flat, green, HDB, housing, Life, Living, personal, photography, photos, plants, price, Singapore, Singaporean, Singaporeans, society, Toa Payoh
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Grocery Prices in Singapore
Gourmet sandwiches cost S$2.90 at the Medi-ya Supermarket, which is pretty ok to me. Canned Lychee costs S$1.70 at Cold Storage. Blackberries cost S$7.90 for a small box at Cold Storage. Marmalade costs S$5.90 at Marks and Spensers. The Japanese … Continue reading
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Tagged blackberries, bowls, cake, calpis, cost, Daiso, Food, fruit, gorcery, gourmet, groceries, Life, Living, marmalade, milk, prices, Singapore, supermarket, watermelon
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