Showing posts with label culture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label culture. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Uniquely Singapore

Singapore or Singapura "is an island nation located at the southern tip of the Peninsula. It lies 137 kilometres (85 mi) north of the Equator, south of the Malaysian state of Johor and north of Indonesia's Riau Islands. At 704.0 km² (272 sq mi), it is one of the few remaining city-states in the world and the smallest country in Southeast Asia".


Another place on earth that i rather die for to visit!, even though is so close to Thailand but i have never been there before. Well I've been to Johor state not Johor Baru but Tang-kak, not so close to Singapore but hahaha i guess that is another step closer to my uniquely Singapore dream!!.


What to do, what to see, and what to eat in Singapore. People said Singapore is the food capital of Asia, the culture, people and many many things are making this small country growing strong and this is what i call life "so happening!!". woohuuu...





look at that! Isnt that a place you want to live or even visit for one in your life time, so Happening!!

Monday, February 18, 2008

Mai Pen Rai (attitude)

"Mai Pen Rai" means never mind. People said that is a Thai attitude, the attitude to say "mai pen rai" no matter what it is. In my point of view, i often said it as well and it maybe become a "routine saying" of everything we do here.



I often think why dont we just say "Mai dai" which means "can not" instead of Mai pen rai, to be hornest i kinda hate to say "mai dai" to anyone though. Its seem like you breaking people heart when u said that.



"Thailand the land of smile". Remember to use it when you are here.



"If you want to really understand Thai people you must come to grips with the Mai Pen Rai factor. Its not just a phrase its way of life. Literally meaning, it does not matter, it has come to be one of the great definers of the Thai character. Being able to deal with difficult situations, not brooding over material and personal loss and an all-pervading cheerfulness are the hallmarks of Mai Pen Rai. The philosophy of Mai Pen Rai is one of the things that makes Thai unique"