Along The Way

Everyday, whether it's on our way to work or the local minimart, we may pass by something interesting that captures our attention and stops us in our tracks. It could be a major event or an insignificant signage but at that moment when it caught our eye, it struck a chord in us.

I walked past this newly-opened restaurant one afternoon at Raffles City and was drawn to it immediately. The only reason being, it is an Australian restaurant. I wished I could ask you guys out for dinner at this place. It made me miss Melbourne even more.

My meeting this morning was held at a shophouse near Chinatown. I like shophouses, used to live in one and wish to own one next time. When I chanced upon this memorial hall amidst the offices of the modern days, I felt more Chinese than ever. 

The Green Fairy exists in Singapore: I have never tried this potent drink - too afraid of what it would do to me. It is not easy to find in Singapore, a bar that serves this or a bottle shop that sells it. But it is not hard to google if you are keen. For moi, the next best thing is probably to go French at this beautiful shophouse restaurant instead. =)

As I was standing there taking these photos, an ang moh walked past me, nodded and smiled, then disappeared into the restaurant. It struck me! He was the same ang moh who rode a bicycle past me 5 minutes earlier. So, he works here. What really struck me was actually him and his two-wheeled mode of transport. It's so refreshing to see something different in modern Singapore. While most people I know drive to work or strive to own that automobile, here's someone going about his daily routine on his bicycle. I was transported back in time. You seldom see that these days and it made me smile.

I realised the world is a really beautiful place. Open your eyes and there are so many things to discover along the way.