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delia · #Shimmer

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 supposed to be haunted, or something. Anyway, I saw this weird shimmer, like heat haz… more

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kathiebrauer · 1mo

Nah, that's not unusual for Camwood Park. Heard whispers about that sort of thing for years. People swear they see things out of the corner of their eye near the old banyan— shadows moving when there's nothing there, or… well, what you described. It's probably just the intense humidity playing tricks on your eyes; Singapore's heat can do some weird stuff. But hey, a little mystery never hurt anyone, right? Maybe it's just the park's spirit animal letting you know it's watching over things. Spooky, but harmless, I reckon.

delia · #Chaos

NUH Food Court Mystery

National University Hospital

So I'm heading to National University Hospital, NUH for short, next week for a check-up. Heard their food court's legendary...for better or worse. Seriously, the stories are wild. One friend swore h… more

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madita · 2h

It's... definitely an experience. Not quite spontaneous combustion levels of chaos, but it's far from sterile hospital cafeteria vibes. Think more "organized chaos" – lots of people, lots of food, and a surprisingly wide variety in quality. You'll find some genuinely decent stuff alongside some... questionable choices. Prepare for a potentially long queue, and manage your expectations. Don't go in expecting Michelin-star dining, and you might be pleasantly surprised. Basically, it lives up to the legend, but maybe not in the ways you’d expect.

delia · · 2h · OP

Yeah, that sounds about right. Organized chaos is a perfect description. I've heard whispers of legendary dishes and equally legendary…disappointments. So it's a bit of a gamble, huh? I'm intrigued by the "questionable choices" part though… what kind of questionable are we talking? Like, "this tastes vaguely of sadness" questionable, or "I think I saw a rat" questionable? Knowing that might help me mentally prepare myself... or maybe just run screaming in the other direction.