Visited Singapore Chinatown last week to buy some Chinese New Year decorations for home. Also had a sumptuous lunch with my friend.
After exploring Tampines West pasar malam, I realised that CNY decorations are much cheaper. Luckily I didn’t buy too many decors at Chinatown.
By the way, do you also feel that the horse lantern at Chinatown looks like it’s pregnant?
This horse looks like it’s pregnant or a bit overweight.
Recently the flats in my neighbourhood are painted in refreshing pastel colour which is great. That is one benefit of living in public housing. Town council also took feedback and put up signboard to remind people to be mindful of noise.
It is great that the flats are painted. I noticed that the top of the power grid structure located between flats looks mouldy and there are some leaves and bird body (will it cause virus?) which have been there for weeks. It would be great that the top of the structure are cleared and painted as well.
Just wondering if it only happens in my neighbourhood. I do notice that it is getting noisier with young children shrieking at high pitch and screaming at the playground recently from late afternoon to night. Children should be reminded to be considerate of others. Don’t wait too long to teach as habits are hard to change. Despite the signboard being put up, situation hasn’t improved. Maybe next time HDB needs to build soundproof playground.
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Stunning floral display at flower dome from now till 1 March 2026.
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Heathers flowers are clusters of tiny, bell-shaped blossoms and come in stunning range of colours like purple, pink, white and magenta. They generally symbolise good luck, protection and admiration.
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After so many years, this song Great Wall 長城 by Beyond is still a great classic. Do you like this song too? This song reminds me of my travel to Beijing in 2012 when I visited the Forbidden city and the Great Wall of China. I was so excited as the forbidden city was restricted to the royal family in China hundred years ago. Now it is available to everyone!
I hope to visit Chaozhou 潮州揭阳, my grandparents' hometown soon. Who wants to visit to Chaozhou too?
Where is international law and order? Jon Stewart hit the nails! Just because your adversary has access to Venezuela resources, you just kidnap a sovereign nation leader to gain access to their minerals and oil resources? Lawlessness in the world now.
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Happy New Year to all my readers! May 2026 be as bright like the flowering maples! Wishing you a Joyous, Healthy and Prosperous 2026!
