Do you aspire to improve yourself? Life’s experiences teach us many Truths — they’re in our hearts and we need not go searching for them. The points I am giving is nothing new — however, it may prompt you and reinforce the beliefs you already holdfast. There is already a trove of treasure within us […]
“I wish that I could turn back the clock; bring the wheels of time to a stop; back to the days when life was so much better” — the song of Johnny Hates Jazz resonated on air. A feeling of nostalgia swept over me. Songs are so powerfully nostalgic – they can magically take us […]
“We are stronger when we are given love; when we put emotions on the line; know that we are the timeless ones.” The lyrics of “Meet Me Halfway” resonated on air. It rekindled great nostalgia as I was teleported back to the ’80s. Sylvester Stallone has the knack for making the ordinary into something spectacular. […]
There once lived a wealthy merchant who owned a resort in the touristy town. He had enough of worldly possession but lived with constant pain. He suffered from a severe eye ailment which caused him much pain and discomfort. He consulted the best physicians but it was to no avail. Finally, he was recommended a […]
Leonard owned a push-cart stall by the roadside where he sold “Leo’s Burger”. As he was illiterate, he did not read the newspaper. He also did not listen to the radio as he was hard of hearing. And when his eyes became weak, he stopped watching television as well. Leonard’s life revolved around his stall; […]
A gym membership used to be exclusively for the “Atas” (rich and snobbish). But not anymore –there is no dearth of gymnasium. They have sprouted throughout our Lion City and have become affordable to the common man. We are spoilt for choice and can even find a 24-hour gym in the heartland. Not surprisingly, many […]
It is every girl’s dream of marrying her Mr Right — a swashbuckler who sweeps her off her feet in his Lamborghini! This guy sounds more like a hottie whom we would find in Bollywood movies. On a serious note, every girl looks for a guy who makes her feel loved. A guy who says […]
The reason why a person wants to pronounce correctly varies. Some would want to sound like the native speakers of the language while others find it embarrassing mispronouncing words especially while giving a speech or in a social setting. Whatever the reason may be, the desire for improving yourself is commendable. A bartender friend recounted […]
Idioms are great fun to toy with. They are a type of phrases which use figurative language whereby the words may not mean anything concerning the phrase. It’s a bizarre way to communicate — illogical and yet so effective! As students, it was common to add an idiomatic phrase into our composition to embellish it […]
The year was 1984; I was a fifteen-year-old student enrolled in my neighbourhood school in Redhill estate. It was a school renowned for its sporting prowess and ruggedness. We were absorbed by the sweeping football craze – my group of friends and I virtually breathe football. After school, we would play soccer and spend most […]