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Things and places in Singapore that I miss 6-10
Continuing Friday’s post of things and places I miss in Singapore. Seeing Crazy Rich Asians made me nostalgic for my Singapore. 6. Kaleidoscope Therapy Centre was a huge help to Rhi as we began to identify and work on her … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, Culture Shock, customs, Education, Holidays, Leaving Singapore, Pictures, Random Stuff, Shopping, Singapore, Uniquely Singapore, With Kids
Tagged Democrats Abroad, Diwali, expat bostonians, Kaleidoscope Therapy, Lao Shi, little india, mandarin, River Hong Bao
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Her mother tongue isn’t Tamil
***A quick note of explanation before I get into the post. English is the language of instruction in Singapore. However, all students must take a second language–called a Mother Tongue (henceforce I’ll refer to it as MT) language.*** I recently … Continue reading
Posted in Assimilation, Culture Shock, customs, Education, headdesk moments, Identity, Primary 1 registration, Singapore, Third Culture Kids, Uniquely Singapore, With Kids
Tagged biracial children, expat bostonians, gujarati, language learning, mandarin, mother tongue, race based assumptions, Tamil
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How do they say “hello” in your language?
One of the more awkward questions I’m asked in the US is some variation on “What language do they speak in Singapore?” It’s actually a perfectly understandable question, and something I might ask if I didn’t know much about a … Continue reading
Going to the gym Boston vs Singapore
In Boston–before I had back surgery–I was a member at an all-women gym called Healthworks. Here in Singapore–after hurting my back this past spring–I am now a member of an all-women gym called Phillip Wain. Today I present you with … Continue reading
Posted in customs, general places, Random Stuff, Singapore
Tagged Asia, boston, cultural differences, culture shock, fitness, gym, North America, Singapore, spa, us
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Singapore Haze
Every year around September there are a few weeks of haze. A very slight burning flavor in the air, and a bit of scratchiness in your throat, maybe some itching in the eyes. The sky is overcast, and it’s an … Continue reading
Posted in customs, general places, Housing, medical, Singapore, Uniquely Singapore
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Expat Wife = Easiest Job in SG?
The easiest job in Singapore has to be expat wife. The quote above showed up in the @hellofrmsg twitter feed earlier today (a person the account follows, not a specific comment to the account). As I am an expat wife, … Continue reading
Posted in Culture Shock, customs, Expat to Expat Advice, Helpers, Housing, Identity, medical, money, Singapore, Third Culture Kids, With Kids
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Diwali and Indian Identity
We took the girls on the “Small World” ride at Disneyland. Ellie loved the singing and dancing dolls. Europe, America, the North Pole–all great. But as we entered Asia, she practically leapt from her seat, pointing. “INDIA! LIKE ME!” she … Continue reading
Posted in customs, Holidays, Singapore
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Question Time–Mail related
I have a question– Does Singpost not forward mail? We have lived in our current apartment for 2 1/2 years and still get mail addressed to a previous resident. I’ve written does not live here and put it back in … Continue reading
Posted in customs, Expat to Expat Advice, Housing, Random Stuff, Singapore
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Reverse Culture Shock
After driving on the left side of the road for the past seven or so months, I have had to focus and think hard about being on the right side of the road again. I found myself wailing to anyone … Continue reading
Singapore Vs Us–Men and Kids
It is indisputable that Singaporeans LOVE children. My girls are subject to a near-constant stream of attention and praise (and occasionally getting their photos taken by total strangers). But it isn’t just from women, it’s from men as well. In … Continue reading
Posted in Culture Shock, customs, Singapore, With Kids
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