[post was written in June 2021] I have been enjoying my time learning Thai language over the past few months. I first started my basic level 1 class in Feb 2021. Thai was also a new language achievement for me because I usually stop learning a new language at Level 2, but I actually proceeded … Continue reading Level up with Language – Thai Edition
This is a question that no one ever asked me before, but I always ask myself. It was my insecurity, not being able to be the best in something, anything. Growing up seeing many accomplished friends who excelled better than me at studies, who are more creative, have more resources and networks, "better" parents, more … Continue reading How do you feel about being a jack of all trades?
Souvenir /ˌsuːvəˈnɪə/ noun- A thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.Dictionary.com Aha, am I finally touching on this topic? The magic word for this article: SOUVENIRS! When I recalled my travels (now COVID, can only look back on our trips ya), my parents had said not to bother to … Continue reading What souvenirs should I gift others from my travels?
Whenever you are sick, there are a few options of treating yourself - at home, the polyclinic, hospital, or a General Practitioner (GP) clinic found near your HDB. [Disclaimer: This is referring to the usual illnesses like flu, cough, fever etc] I thought about writing this after a visit to my GP for a HPV … Continue reading 5 reasons to go to a Family Clinic (GP)
Photo by Pexels.com I had never understood why product categories call it Health & Beauty / Beauty & Personal Care. A few days back, I suddenly realised that health and beauty do come hand-in-hand. Health is a state of physical, mental and social well-being in which disease and infirmity are absent. Wikipedia, WHO Constitution Since health is so subjective, it is difficult … Continue reading My epiphany on health and beauty
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?
We all have goals that we want to meet. One of my goals was having a platform to recount my experiences to remember it by. Thus, Uminsummer was born. However, it was really difficult to be consistent and the number of drafts just kept piling up. Years have passed. During this Circuit Breaker period, the … Continue reading To our incomplete drafts
Turns out I've a knack for poetry, (or a general appreciation towards wordplay and puns?): Useless and aimless,Wish to contribute more,We're just somebody nameless,Intensity begging for no more,Thought maybe it could be due to time,So let's continue attempting this climb. Been feeling kind of down lately, in terms of my aims, goals and my work. … Continue reading Reflections, in COVID-19 times
One drama that I really feel for and relate to. No one character was perfect (but perfect casting!) . Small, subtle actions taken by one will leave an impact on the people around them. And yet, no one can really be blamed. The way one reacts will always have a backstory to it. This highlights … Continue reading On the way to the airport