“You sound like Singaporean.”‘

That’s my most favourite comment from people. Two years ago, i came to this little red dot. Out from Changi Airport, I told Mr. Hee, the MFA offical came to pick us up, “wow, people drive on the left!”. That day Huong and I got lost in our hall, and we saw a red + white flag hanging outside, we asked each other which country does this flag belong to, and agreed it was from Indonesia. 42nd National Day was coming.

From 080621 – Singapore Discovery Center

I didn’t know much about Singapore at that time. And the first few weeks were very siong. For the first time I doubted my own ability to adapt to new environment.

Life goes on, and usually, it turns out right.

I can go for pages with all the memory I have had with this tiny island. Maybe it can be sum up in 1 sentence: it’s the people that makes a land home. Sincere thanks to all people I have met there that have built up this experience, especially my friends, my lecturers, my employers and NUS and MFA officers.

It’s been 2 years and I’m now new in a foreign country again. You appreciate something more when you lose it. As much as I miss Singapore, I love leaving and build new homes all over the world. Goodbye, and see you again soon!

My favourite video of Singapore:

Best ways to learn Singlish:

• Love it!
• Talk to Singaporeans
• Hardwarezone forum (especially the Eat-Drink-Man-Woman section lol)
• Talkingcock.com Dictionary

Things I love about Singapore:

• Community cats


Ah Boy at Metta Cat

• Cycling in Park Connector Tracks.

From 080531 – Park Connectors cycling

• So clean! So many rubbish bins!
• Friendly bus drivers!
• Army!
• Cool government

The list goes on…