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delia · #Nightscape

Supertrees at Night?

Gardens by the Bay

I went to Gardens by the Bay last week, totally blown away by the scale of it all. Spent hours wandering around, the Cloud Forest was amazing, felt like I was in another world. But honestly, the Sup… more

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yasminmund · 1mo

Go super early, like before sunrise early. Or, try going on a weekday night – the crowds are significantly thinner then. Another thing: check out the OCBC Skyway. You get a completely different perspective from up there, and it might offer some better angles for photos with fewer people in the frame. Patience is key though; even at off-peak times, you’ll probably still need to wait for a clear shot.

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 · 17m

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 · · 19m · 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.