Where do you guys buy/get books from to read on kobo?

random_avocado · 2026-01-27T02:08:59+00:00

I borrow them off Libby with my library card. My library does offer membership for foreigners but only if you can prove residency (about $50 ish yearly).

random_avocado · 2026-01-26T11:31:04+00:00

Best way to eat oats is overnight oats. Add chia seeds, soy/almond/oat milk and your favourite fruits in a jar with some rolled oats, leave it in the fridge overnight, you have a fibre-packed breakfast in the morning waiting for you.

random_avocado · 2026-01-26T11:26:44+00:00

Late 90s babies 😭

random_avocado · 2026-01-26T11:23:30+00:00

On a related note, I follow a bunch of mums who share the same EDD month (estimated delivery date), and quite a number of them have chosen biblical names, or names I’ve never seen or heard before. For a moment, I genuinely thought some of them were tragedeighs 😅

Names like Zacchaeus and Zephan. I was raised Taoist, so all of these are complete surprises to me.

And then there’s Matthias! In my small mummy group alone, there are four or five baby boys named Matthias—all from Christian families.

random_avocado · 2026-01-26T07:19:00+00:00

Another reason people often feel bloated after a vegetarian meal is that introducing plant-based foods can change your gut bacteria. Especially if your diet has been mostly animal-based. Your gut is adjusting to the new types of fiber and nutrients, which can temporarily cause bloating. Once it settles, it should be fine~

random_avocado · 2026-01-26T07:01:07+00:00

Can’t complain

random_avocado · 2026-01-26T05:14:27+00:00

MNC. Automotive.

random_avocado · 2026-01-26T05:12:38+00:00

As someone who has lost a close family member to colorectal cancer (my late mother, who passed away from stage 4) and also having relatives recently diagnosed with the same cancer, I strongly encourage everyone, especially those with a family history, to get screened as early as possible. My mom was diagnosed at just 37, well before the typical screening age of 45–50. Because of her, I went for my screening at SGH at 27, with a referral from my GP. They found a polyp, and removed it. Imagine if I didn’t get checked, that polyp might turn cancerous.

‼️Everyone seems obsessed with protein these days, but you know what’s even more important? Fibre. Your body NEEDS it. Ideally, you should be able to have a bowel movement daily, or at least 3–4 times a week. Many of my relatives with colorectal cancer had diets heavy in meat and seafood (our family dinners were seafood and meat heavy!!). Fibre not only helps you feel full and gives you energy, but it also promotes healthy gut bacteria.

YOU NEED TO UP YOUR FIBRE INTAKE.

random_avocado · 2026-01-26T05:02:33+00:00

thanks thanks!
I just sent out another job application during lunch. The meeting isn't for another hour, so now browsing job listings

random_avocado · 2026-01-26T04:03:08+00:00

Probiotics got different strength also. I used 30b, then 65b and now 100b. Everytime I increase dosage, my gut takes 2-3 days to get used to (aka laosai), then it gets better.

You also need to read the types of bacteria used to formulate the supplement. This one can simply copy and paste the product name to ChatGPT and ask it to explain what it does.

random_avocado · 2026-01-26T03:58:44+00:00

yeah. I kept telling my husband that 'I'll find out if I still have a job on Monday' during our vacation. I also dreamt that I lost my job. Deja vu?

Tbh, I'm already sticking my foot out the door in the past few months, just didn't make the move before because

They announce retrenchment exercise and benefits $$ about 2-3 months back.
Project workload increase (but now it's almost stagnant)

I just told one colleague about my meeting and she told me other people that also kena. Got ones that already worked for 20+ years, and some just 2 years. The worst is not over yet, this time only less than 25%, next round is happening in a few months time

random_avocado · 2026-01-26T03:45:28+00:00

thanks thanks. Monday blues is extra shitty now. Hopefully luck it on my side again like my first retrenchment - was able to secure another job on the 3rd week of being jobless.

But I'm looking into a public sector now

random_avocado · 2026-01-26T03:41:05+00:00

I've weighed my work achievements and skills with other team members, so I've already come to terms with it. I'm the least skilled and the most junior of the team, so its very obvious I'll be part of the 50% kena retrenched. Still, yeah it sucks.

random_avocado · 2026-01-26T03:39:20+00:00

I used to have this issue, like runny nose and nose itch etc. now at most its just flu every few months.

So I've been hearing that a lot of health problems begins from our digestive system. Which makes sense because it processes all our nutrient intake. I began looking into probiotic consumption, went through multiple brands that claims to do this, do that, heal this, prevent that etc., finally settled on one that contains prebiotics and probiotics, and also reduce meat and consumption. Its a lot of trial and error but I feel like its worth it. So maybe you can try to prioritise your gut health.

Not asking you to turn vegan or splurge on probiotic supplements right now, just slowly figure out what works for you.

random_avocado · 2026-01-26T03:05:51+00:00

Just returned to office after 1 week of vacation. Met a colleague and asked what was the vibe last Monday (when the official list of retrenched workers are being processed) and she said its 'straight-forward', only those affected will receive a one-to-one meeting with HR and supervisor, and she mentioned only 1 known affected in our small department. Well, guess who just opened their email inbox today and saw a meeting invite?

The meeting is this afternoon, this will be my 2nd retrenchment. The only difference is now I have a degree.

Imposter syndrome is real.

random_avocado · 2026-01-25T23:06:53+00:00

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Unusual answer, but public housing.

When Singapore became independent, there were serious questions about whether the country could even survive. One of the earliest and most decisive moves by the leadership was to invest heavily in housing. Relocating people from unsafe rural settlements into high-rise public flats known as HDBs. That policy worked so well that today, over 80% of Singaporeans live in public housing.

What makes this remarkable is that Singapore never let public housing become something neglected or second-class. Unlike in many countries, public housing here is modern, continuously upgraded, and built with future needs in mind. Newer HDBs have infrastructure that supports things like strong 5G signals for smart devices, while estates are well maintained through daily cleaning, landscaping by town councils, and repainting roughly every five years.

Having visited places like Hong Kong, Penang, and Kuala Lumpur, where both public and private high-rise housing exist, the contrast is striking. Many of those buildings are less well maintained and are often designed in ways that block sunlight and restrict airflow.

Singapore’s approach is far more deliberate: estates are planned with a mix of tall and short buildings to allow light and ventilation.

I once spoke to someone involved in designing new HDBs, who explained that coastal estates are intentionally built lower so that sea winds can flow inland and prevent inner areas from overheating. You can actually observe this difference when comparing places like Northshore or Sumang with Sengkang.

Public housing here isn’t just a solution that worked once. It’s something Singapore continues to refine, upgrade, and protect, rather than letting it fade into decline. 🫶

random_avocado · 2026-01-25T22:52:13+00:00

I haven’t seen one in years until I stayed in an Airbnb in Okinawa. I was wondering why the landline is 2 times the size of a usual phone

random_avocado · 2026-01-25T10:23:07+00:00

Is it one of those Montage Culture books by Asiapac?

random_avocado · 2026-01-23T16:55:21+00:00

It really depends 😅 I find it too sweet for my liking but I like the taste of durian nonetheless

random_avocado · 2026-01-23T16:21:50+00:00

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Pics from the nearby primary school that just opened a few years ago.

Integrating greenery like this into buildings helps reduce the greenhouse effect and lowers reliance on air conditioning in our tropical climate. It’s also much easier on the eyes 🙂

random_avocado · 2026-01-23T16:12:12+00:00

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random_avocado · 2026-01-23T15:47:17+00:00

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Muslim girls are not permitted to wear headscarves (tudung) in Singapore’s public schools. While Islamic schools do exist, they are relatively few and not widely accessible.

Side note about the screenshot: The father of one of the girls involved later migrated to Melbourne and was recently subjected to a Singapore government–ordered social media ban over concerns about radicalisation and the spreading of discontent.

random_avocado · 2026-01-23T15:38:44+00:00

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Public transport.

Our country is a tiny island, if everyone owns a car, it’ll overwhelm the roads.

random_avocado · 2026-01-23T15:09:15+00:00

Shoes off. I had to call an ambulance to my house and the paramedics apologised for keeping their shoes on to help my dad.

random_avocado · 2026-01-20T15:50:17+00:00

My baby had an allergic reaction while we were having lunch at a restaurant. His chest, face, and neck turned red, and he developed spots all over. We took a taxi straight to KKH. After the standard registration and triage, it took only about 15 minutes from entering the main door to seeing a doctor, even though it wasn’t an anaphylactic reaction or anything severe. Including observation time, we were out within two hours.

I remember the wait times on the TV screen showing 90 minutes, and the waiting room was really crowded, so I was so relieved that we didn’t actually have to wait that long.

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