Other Areas Singapore and Malaysia RF Club

[Peter]

Very often, speaking the "language" and the "slangs" of the patient communicates more non verbally than is possible otherwise. It is for this reason that I often consciously speak Singlish, and I think it makes a difference when expressing emotions.

Nick

You are right on that. My patients are mostly elderly so I use dialects to communicate with them. For some of them, dialects are the only language they could use. It is easier for Malay or Indian patients, if they cannot speak in English, an interpreter is always available in the ward. Coming back to Singlish, when I was in Sydney, the local students thought it is amazing we could converse with such combination of languages. By the way, do you think in English, Mandarin or God forbids, Singlish?

 

[Terence T]

A few years ago I accompany my uncle to California, went to an pretty high class watch store in Glendale California. While looking, the sales lady said to us," These are all REAL ones...", of course I didn't reply," No, we are looking for fake Rolex..."
At that time I'm having a big EOS, 28-105mm plus a flower shape lenshood on my neck, and my uncle is a rich guy in Taipei, so we are not EL CHEAPO looking...

This story has absolutely no relevance to the current discussion about language use. It just seems you're venting your frustration uneccessarily and irrationally.

 

[Taipei-metro]

Sorry, Mr. T

 

[nickchew]

Peter

If I thought in Chinese my patients would be better left untreated!!!
English in my mind and translate if needed.
U should see me do my Ah Beng Singlish...heh heh.

Nick

 

[glchua]

......The indigenous locals were the Malays.

Nick

I always felt that Malays are immigrants too, the true indigenous people in this region are the Orang Aslis.

Language is a form of communication. I use formal English for my "official" work, Singlish and Hokkien to connect with some other people. I view Singlish as part of our Singaporean culture, just like "pidgin" English, American English etc. Languages are meant to, and will vary, with region and time. I think it is not necessary to conserve for the sake of conservation.

 

[nickchew]

glchua

I'm glad you voiced that opinion, I totally agree. I do think that Singlish, to a certain extent, adds to our cultural identity.

All this talk about home is making me home sick! I really want a durian now!

sigh...

Nick

 

[Peter]

All this talk about home is making me home sick! I really want a durian now!

sigh...

Nick

Talking about durian, just had some D24 2 nights ago. I must say that those are some of the best D24s I have tasted! Only one word to describe, Magnifique! Nick, I will buy some tonight and eat them for you! When you come back, we should organise a durian buffet for the local RFF members. By the way, there is a very good buffet at Merchant Court and they serve excellent durian puree! Real D24s made into a reach creamy puree meant for garnishing up ice-kacang but I always eat them neat by the bowls! The smell of durian is the very thing that gives me the strength to exist in my current existence! Hmmmm, durian!

 

[Terence T]

All this talk about home is making me home sick! I really want a durian now!

I see this love of durians run in your family. Your mom's recommended fruit store in Marine Terrace does have some of the most potent durians I have ever tasted. We need to talk when you get back.

 

[suzums]

Rock on!!! Durian conversation!!!


Hahaha, I've been back for two weeks.... and I think I might have had durian for at least seven nights!

As for which language I think in.... I do almost everything in English, but I do my math in Mandarin!

 

[nickchew]

I said I wanted durians.
I did not say anything about hearing you guys talk about eating durians!
You guys (and gal) are heartless... can't you see that I'm suffering here?

 

[suzums]

I said I wanted durians.
I did not say anything about hearing you guys talk about eating durians!
You guys (and gal) are heartless... can't you see that I'm suffering here?

*give you a pat on the back*


Hahaha I didn't quite read what you said. I just remember someone saying something about D24 and being VERY GOOOOOD!


Haha alright alright, shall stop right here!!! So I'm guessing you are in Montreal now?! When do you come back to the tropics?

 

[nickchew]

My wife tried to get on the bus here in Thailand with 3 durien to take her mom and they refused to let her on the bus. I had to go wrap them up in plastic and seal them in a box then pay a small bribe to get them under the bus. I know some westerners dont like the smell but it all seemed over the top for Thailand where you can bring live chickens on a bus during a chicken flu outbrake. Cant you get the durien paste or somthing, we cook it down and then freeze it here.

I recall that there are signs in the MRT (train) stations in Singapore telling people not to bring durians onto the trains too! Really, I find the most pungent ones the best... especially Malaysian durians...ymmmm.

Must....stop...... fantasising.....stop.....arrgghhhh

Nick

 

[Peter]

I recall that there are signs in the MRT (train) stations in Singapore telling people not to bring durians onto the trains too! Really, I find the most pungent ones the best... especially Malaysian durians...ymmmm.

Must....stop...... fantasising.....stop.....arrgghhhh

Nick

I just finished a box of D24 that I bought at the local fair when I came home! Fantastic aroma of the D24 is all over the study as I type! One could go without meat but never without a genuine Malaysian durian!

 

[gc1]

I've finally managed to get the first roll developed. The results are not too good but would be happy to have some comments.

This is becoming a durian thread. LOL! I love durians too!

 

[nickchew]

GC1
I really like the first one of the Singapore Botanic Gardens. The texture of the trees in the background is rich and almost palpable. I would have liked a little bit more of the tree in the reflection in the water, perhaps getting lower would help. But all in all "swee swee"

The second one, I like the idea. But I think the shot underexposed and pushed in printing right? It lacks the contrast of the first shot.

Peter

When I get back I'm going to eat durians then go to your work place and burp at you to take revenge! ;-)

 

[gc1]

GC1
I really like the first one of the Singapore Botanic Gardens. The texture of the trees in the background is rich and almost palpable. I would have liked a little bit more of the tree in the reflection in the water, perhaps getting lower would help. But all in all "swee swee"

The second one, I like the idea. But I think the shot underexposed and pushed in printing right? It lacks the contrast of the first shot.

Oh, thank you. thank you. I was kind of apprehensive. It's my first time putting up my pictures for public viewing.
The shot was indeed underexposed. It was kind of dark. I had to PS it a little. But thanks for the encouragement!

 

[nickchew]

GC1

When you PS, try to up the contrast a little bit more. Also when you scan the negs, scan in colour then desaturate to b+w.

When shooting leh... I think the problem was that little bit of sky in the left top corner that threw the metering off. Aiya but neber mind always got tomorrow.

Nick

 

[gc1]

I had sent the film to Grace digital to scan it onto CD. I had used Ilford 400 XP2 as my film.
So i should inform the shop to scan in colour then desaturate to b&w?
Many of the shots were over or under exposed. I think these 2 were the only acceptable ones.
Yup, there is always tomorrow.

GC1

When you PS, try to up the contrast a little bit more. Also when you scan the negs, scan in colour then desaturate to b+w.

When shooting leh... I think the problem was that little bit of sky in the left top corner that threw the metering off. Aiya but neber mind always got tomorrow.

Nick

 

[nickchew]

GC1
What camera are you using?
Perhaps it is the meter on the camera that is off or that u set the wrong ISO setting?

Nick

 

[gc1]

GC1
What camera are you using?
Perhaps it is the meter on the camera that is off or that u set the wrong ISO setting?

Nick

I'm using the Yashica 5000E that i purchased from Greyhound man. I'll take more shots and try to understand the meter.