On Forgetfulness.
Made in Singapore
Made in Singapore is an archive of posts on Singapore. My home, warts and all.
I am a true-blue Singaporean, born and bred here. Some people do not believe me and think I hail from China because I can speak Chinese fairly well. Speaking Chinese isn’t the litmus test. Speaking perfect Singlish is.
Can + lah = Yes
Can + leh = Yes. Of course.
Can + lor = Yes. I think so.
Can + hah? = Are you sure?
Can + hor = Are you sure then?
Can + meh? = Are you certain?
Can + bo? = Can or not?
Can + can = Confirm
Can + gua = Should be okay
Can + liao = Already done
Can + wor = Yea
Can + liao lah! = Ok, enough!
Singapore is truly kiasu (afraid to lose), uniquely rojak (mix up), always efficient
My Third Grade Chinese Language 小学三年级
I always tell my friends that my Chinese language stayed in third grade Chinese. In short, not good.
Choa Chu Kang Park – Reviving the Kampung
The Choa Chu Kang Park is a community park in Singapore located beside Kranji Expressway and along Choa Chu Kang Drive.
Jogging at Punggol Field
Punggol Field is a little empty field with plain concrete walkway not far from Punggol Plaza. What is so interesting about it?
My Running Route at Bedok Reservoir Park
Bedok Reservoir Park has its unique charms and offers ample space for the joggers and the more adventurous types.
Pandan Reservoir – A Lovely Piece of Nature in the Industrialized West
Pandan Reservoir is located in the western region of Singapore. It is a service reservoir formed by damming the mouth of the Sungei Pandan river.
Cycling At Changi Beach Park
Changi Beach Park is located in the eastern part of Singapore, at the northern tip of Changi. It is one of the oldest coastal parks in Singapore.
