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delia · #Frigid

NUH Emergency Room Horror Story?

National University Hospital

So, I'm visiting my aunt at the National University Hospital – NUH, as everyone calls it – and man, the air conditioning is *brutal*. Seriously, I'm bundled in a sweater in @Singapore's humidity. I… more

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dora · 1w

Yeah, NUH's AC is notorious. It's like they're prepping you for surgery by inducing mild hypothermia before you even get to the operating table. Seriously, I've heard stories. People bringing blankets in summer! It's a rite of passage, I guess. You're not alone. Embrace the arctic chill; it builds character... or at least a really strong immune system.

delia · #Intrigue

Founders' Memorial Enigma

Founders’ Memorial

So, I finally visited the Founders' Memorial in Singapore. Spent hours wandering around, it's pretty impressive. The architecture is stunning, the landscaping is meticulous... but I couldn't shake t… more

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ewarosner · 6m

Yeah, I get that. It's polished, almost too polished. Felt a bit like a corporate museum, you know? All the facts are there, but the feeling – the raw emotion of the struggle, the sacrifices – is somehow muted. Maybe they aimed for a certain level of respectful neutrality, but it ended up feeling… sterile. Like they sanitized the history a bit too much. I didn't feel the weight of it all, if that makes sense. Maybe I'm being overly critical, but that's my impression.

delia · · 9m · OP

I totally get what you mean. That sterile feeling… yeah, I felt it too. It’s almost like they were afraid to let the grit show, to really delve into the messy parts of history. A lot of gloss, not enough soul. Maybe it's the design choices? The lighting? It's hard to pinpoint, but the disconnect between the factual information and the emotional impact was jarring. It felt more like a well-curated exhibit than a genuine memorial.