For 6 years, Singapore has became a second home to me and my family. In this beautiful country, I have gotten my first official job as a doctor, became a wife & a mother to 3 adorable boys, got recognised as a lifestyle blogger and collected wonderful memories, experiences & friendships along the way. But like any good adventure book, my chapter in Singapore will come to an end as another chapter of new adventure to another country is beckoning us to turn a new page. So to preserve the … [Read more...]
5 REASONS WHY EXPATS SHOULD PRACTICE THE KONMARI METHOD
Early this year, Netflix released the series "Tidying Up with Marie Kondo". I was very excited because I am a fan of Marie Kondo, a well-known Japanese organising consultant & responsible for the explosion of the minimalism & decluttering trend. She created the KonMari concept for decluttering your space. I have read her book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and I am loving what she is preaching. She is all keeping stuff that only spark joy and discarding, giving away & … [Read more...]
WEEKEND JOHOR STRAITS CRUISE WITH KUCINTA YACHT
It is the weekend and you want to do something fun with family or group of friends. Do you have any suggestions? We wanted something different and new. Probably a little bit of touristy experience that adults & kids would love to do. Hmmmm..... Universal Studios? Done already. Singapore Zoo or Night Safari? Done already. Wild Wild Wet or Adventure Cove? Done already. River Cruise? Done already. We also thought of bbq fun at East Coast Park or just touring around Sentosa Island but we … [Read more...]
10 TIPS ON HOW TO MANAGE STRESS AT THE OFFICE
In case you haven't known, I have trade off my hectic stethoscope-wearing job to an administrative work at a healthcare sector. Many may assume that working in the office would be less hectic or stressful than working as a doctor but an office job can have its own challenges & stresses too. One thing I noted working in abroad which I view as an advantage is that unique circumstances sometimes propel you in a direction you never thought you would be given a chance to try. So in end of 2016, I … [Read more...]
BUILDING A NEST EGG FOR YOUR NEXT TRIP HOME OR AWAY
If life in the little red dot is stressful and you feel like getting away, you certainly aren’t alone! A survey by marketing tech company, Criterio, found that last year, Singaporeans took an average of 5.2 trips in the previous 12 months, and online sales have grown to a whopping S$6 billion. If it seems like ages since you took your last trip and you’d love to have some money to set aside for a break, it is easy to do. By setting aside funds, cutting down on costs, and being savvy about your … [Read more...]
SINGAPORE NATIONAL DAY EDITION: 10 SINGLISH WORDS I OFTEN USE
When I arrived in Singapore six years ago, I noted Singaporeans would speak in a language that seems like English but not quite. Singaporean apparently speak in a uniquely Singapore Singlish language. Singlish is an English-Creole language with words originating from English, Malay, Hokkien, Teochew, Cantonese, Tamil and some elements of American and Australian slang. It took some time for me to understand it. And unconsciously, I have woven some words into my daily sentences when I converse … [Read more...]
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