If there is one thing I've learnt from the working world, is that you should never do more than you need to. Because people may take advantage of your kindness to help, and try to absolve themselves of their own responsibility. The scary thing is, your efforts may not even be recognised and appreciated, and … Continue reading Woes of a Workaholic
No. But what it does is to foster understanding, and takes you a step closer towards an inclusive society. What is an inclusive society? To me, it is a society where we are able to communicate and understand one another despite our differences. Thus, language is an important aspect. Everyone can be heard and is … Continue reading Can you truly be inclusive even if you learn Sg Sign Language?
This is Part 2 of the Melb-Tassie Grad Trip Guide. Read Part 1 here. I fell in love with Tasmania at first sight. It was a breath of fresh air, especially when you live in a city like Singapore. I loved the natural surroundings and access to wildlife. I was able to relax and take … Continue reading Grad Trip Guide to Melbourne and Tasmania for Two (Part 2/2)
Fresh university graduate in 2017. Three years have passed in a blink of an eye! We are now in 2020. We don't meet our friends as often now, and work sometimes becomes a priority. Three years in, I'm thankful to be in my third posting. To refresh my jaded working life, I wanted to be … Continue reading Grad Trip Guide to Melbourne and Tasmania (Part 1/2)
Visited the HARRIS Resort Barelang Batam back in October 2018, in lieu of the October babies in the family. We stayed for 3 days 2 night, but also headed out one of the days with our regular driver in Batam. Got a free birthday slice! Getting There Since the resort was located in Batam and … Continue reading HARRIS Resort Barelang Batam (3D2N)
Known for its glamping experience, my family headed to Canopi resort (now known as Natra Bintan) in Bintan back in April 2018. Getting There We departed from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to the ferry terminal in Bintan. It was about a 50 - 60 minutes ride. The resort provides free shuttle from the ferry terminal to … Continue reading Canopi Resort (Natra Bintan), Bintan
Batam is a small island in Indonesia, a 40-minute ferry ride away from Singapore (Harbourfront Centre). A few years ago, Batam was stereotyped as a red-light district. Today, it is a hot spot for friends and families to plan their weekend getaway trip. Read the updated post-pandemic list here. My family are regular visitors, and … Continue reading 18 Things to do in Batam (Food, Fun and Shopping!)
Over the years, many non-Muslim friends of mine have claimed that a food that they bought is 'halal'. I usually give them the benefit of doubt, but realised that their concept of 'halal' is varied. And end up eating non-halal food. In order to be more responsible for what I eat, I attended a class … Continue reading Reading into Food: What is Halal and What is not
Sumimasen, this post is gonna be a long one. First tip to travelling in Japan is to know this word - sumimasen. If you are ever in a pinch and need to ask for directions, or call the waiter, or anyone really, start with sumimasen. It can be interpreted as either "sorry" or "excuse me". … Continue reading 11 Day Family Trip to Osaka-Kyoto-Nara
This is a photo story of my experience getting around the Kansai Region during my family holiday in Osaka, Kyoto and Nara, Japan. Amidst all the confusion from the complex train lines, and saying 'sumimasen' at Japanese commuters who helped us out when we were lost, it was a wonderful ride. Disclaimer: I captured these … Continue reading Public Transport through pictures in Osaka-Kyoto-Nara
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