lastly.... happy birthday mum!
Oh and the "tai tai" thing.... Its still hitting me full force. Met at least a couple of new people this weekend, and they stereotyped me into the tai tai category immediately. FAR OUT. The way one dresses or looks does not directly reflect their personality. i should remember that about judging others too soon too.
I honestly can say singaporean social culture works too much on stereotypes and there is no opening for individuality. First few questions are always, what school were you from, what do you do or what do you drive.
Examples
SIA stewardesses = skinny, fair, gucci or LV loving ah lians.
MGS/ACS = High profile snobs and crust of society
Merc/beemer/ ...etc = rich kid
As cliff says.... Singapore is superficial. The only consolation is that it's entertaining when peering into the scene. Not so much when you're in it.
Get me outta here.