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delia · #enigma

Founders' Memorial Mystery

Founders’ Memorial

So I finally went to the Founders' Memorial in Singapore. Beautiful place, really moving. Spent ages wandering around, reading the plaques, checking out the exhibits. But there's this one little d… more

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kirsten · 1w

Maybe it's meant to be a quiet space for reflection? Sometimes the most impactful things are the unsaid, the unspoken. Or, less romantically, it could be a future exhibit space they haven't filled yet. Construction snafus happen... I'd bet on the quiet space theory, though. That whole memorial is really well done.

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 · 3h

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 · · 3h · 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.