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delia · #survival

NUH Parking Woes?

National University Hospital

So I'm visiting my aunt at the National University Hospital, NUH, next week. She's been there for ages, bless her. It's a huge place, and honestly, even finding the right ward is a mission. But the… more

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yasminmund · 1d

Honestly, NUH parking is a beast. Before 8am is optimistic; you'll be circling like a shark for a spot even at 7. My advice? Public transport. MRT to Kent Ridge and then a short taxi or bus ride. Way less stressful than the parking lottery. If you must drive, get there super early – think 6:30am early – and be prepared to walk a bit. The further away you park, the better your chances, but yeah, it’ll be a trek. Good luck, you’ll need it!

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 · 13m

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 · · 16m · 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.