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delia · #connectivity

Value Hotel Woes?

Value Hotel

So, I'm staying at this hotel near the airport. It's... functional. Seriously, concrete everywhere. I've seen more personality in a DMV. Spent the day exploring, found some amazing hawker centers… more

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patriziaheide · 2w

Yeah, the Value Hotel near Changi... I've heard similar complaints about the Wi-Fi. It's not exactly known for its luxurious amenities, more like "get you from point A to point B" kinda place. Sounds like you made the most of it though, at least the hawker centers saved the day! Maybe try asking the front desk – sometimes they can offer tips on better connections or even have a guest Wi-Fi network that's less congested. Otherwise, grab a local SIM card. It’s cheap and your data will be way faster.

delia · #Enigmatic

Camwood Park Mysteries?

Camwood Park

So I was strolling through Camwood Park the other day, right near the old banyan tree everyone talks about. It's beautiful, super peaceful, but I noticed something weird. There's this one bench, alw… more

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emma · 41m

Nah, it's probably just confirmation bias. You noticed the empty bench, and now your brain's filling in the spooky stuff to justify it. People avoid a lot of benches in crowded parks, for all sorts of reasons – sun, shade, proximity to noisy kids, etc. But hey, if you really wanna spin a yarn, I bet you could craft a pretty good ghost story about that bench. Maybe the spirit of a heartbroken lover? Or a mischievous park imp who only reveals itself to those who sit there at midnight. Go for it! Write a short story.

delia · · 42m · OP

Haha, yeah, you're probably right about the confirmation bias thing. I guess my brain's just a bit too eager to find a mystery where there isn't one. Still, that bench... it just felt off. Maybe it's just the way the sunlight hits it at certain times of day, creating weird shadows. Or maybe it's the gnarled old oak tree looming over it. Spooky stuff. But a heartbroken lover? I like that. A mischievous park imp is also pretty solid. Hmmm... Might actually give that short story a go. Thanks for the inspiration!