Tag Archives: expat

The divided expat community…

Posted on March 14, 2014 by

I’m going to start this post with a disclaimer so I can (hopefully) not get flamed in comments.  A reminder to new commenters that your first comment on EB will be held for my moderation, but once you’ve had one … Continue reading →

Posted in Assimilation, Expat to Expat Advice, Identity | Tagged , , , , | 18 Comments

Assimilation: Applying for PR

Posted on February 3, 2014 by

On Dec 2, 2013 Ravi and I did something that we had spent countless hours debating–we applied for PR (Permanent Resident) status. 2010–15 month old Elanor.  An aunty had given the oranges to her on the MRT.  I’d said thank … Continue reading →

Posted in Assimilation, Identity, Permanent Residency Process, politics, Singapore | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Trick or Treating in Singapore

Posted on October 18, 2012 by

For 2013 info see here One of the most common questions American Expats have this time of year is “Is there trick or treating in Singapore?” or “Where can I go trick or treating in Singapore?” Yes, there is trick … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat to Expat Advice, Holidays (Not Singaporean), Singapore, With Kids | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 29 Comments

Mooncakes!

Posted on September 19, 2012 by

In the spirit of the last post, I resolved to try mooncakes this year. What is a mooncake? (quotes are from Wikipedia) Mooncake (simplified Chinese: 月饼; traditional Chinese: 月餅; pinyin: yuè bĭng) is a Chinese bakery product traditionally eaten during … Continue reading →

Posted in food/drink, Holidays, Singapore, With Kids | Tagged , , , , | 12 Comments

Oh Christmas Tree…

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

Every post between now and the end of the year, I’ll be highlighting a charity at the start of every post.  NONE of these charities have asked me to do so; they are charities I have been touched by or … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Holidays (Not Singaporean), Pictures, Singapore | Tagged , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Expat to Expat Advice–The Tuberculosis Vaccination

Posted on December 9, 2011 by

I’m so stridently, vocally pro-vaccine that it pains me to write this post. But there is a teeny tiny part of me that questions whether I should have allowed Rhiannon to receive the tuberculosis vaccination and is not looking forward … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat to Expat Advice, medical, Pregnant Expat, Singapore, With Kids | Tagged , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Toys for Tots Singapore 2011

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

We just had one of our busiest weekends in recent memory. The weekend kicked off with a really wonderful event…Toys for Tots, co-hosted by the US Marine Corps and the American Association of Singapore. Back home, the Marine Corps partners … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Holidays (Not Singaporean), Pictures, Singapore, Theater/Shows/Events, With Kids | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments