7-Month UPDATE in Singapore 2023: UK expat life after moving, Singapore rental market exp, New Year
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- In this 7-month update video, I cover some of the challenges we've faced in Singapore’s rental market and rental hikes (in 2023), and where we've been living since moving here. I also talk about how plans might not work out and the emotional challenges of this huge relocation. Singapore is the second most expensive city in the world (after New York City), so if you’re moving to Singapore 2024, this video will reveal some of what to (possibly) expect in 2024. I hope you enjoy the video - like and subscribe for more. In the meantime, thank you so much for watching :) Happy New Year 2024!!! 🇸🇬❤️. A short film.
btw: the December rains part of this video includes some lines from a famous movie - do you know from which one? :)
Palestinian poet, Mahmoud Darwish:
We went too far in our thinking
And forgot that destinies are written.
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@@user-fr9yo7sx6h London will always be home, I love my city so much. For now, we are undecided about the next phase so we will stay put until we make a decision. Travel will always be part of our lives though ❤️
Love your storytelling. I moved from Woking (Surrey) to Sydney. Sure you can have as much planning and control in your life as you want. But make sure you have some friends in Singapore, who you can meet for having good time. Otherwise, the next time you go back to London and meet your friends, you won’t feel like going back to Singapore again.
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I have lived in Singapore for 38 years. I have friends from Australia & USA who intend to migrate to Singapore, thinking it's a small city state in Asia, where an expat will be highly valued. They thought, we need English teachers, we still live in jungle, and since it's part of Asia, it must be cheap. I told them : Give it trial run, at least 3 - 6 months! They were shocked at how modern it is, almost everything runs on auto & digital. Their wives & daughters are safe back at the apartment at 2 am after dancing at the clubs, took taxi. All these infrastructure cost money, so is safety. Heck, Singapore was even once import drinking water! Singapore's cost of living is high. Employment is tight & competitive. Somebody from China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar will be ready to do your type of jobs, for lower price. Since the pandemic, when most of workforce chose to work from home, the rental of apartment has been skyrocketing. It's what it's. My take is: You can't be poor in Singapore, life will be miserable.
Your take is accurate
What about a family of 2 having total 10K sgd? Can we save if we cook food by our own?
@@vrindanambiar4470 Singapore has diverse residential area. $10k a month for 2 persons is good enough, if you know how to budget properly. Eg. Stay at suburban, where the apartment rental is cheaper. Supermarket products are cheaper - this is where the locals shop. The wet markets are plenty, where you could get fresh produce eg : meat, vegetables, fruit, etc. Restaurant prices downtown is expensive, but many cafe & food court & fast food joints are relatively cheap. Don't worry about transport, Singapore is an island, everywhere is connected by MRT (train) and buses. These public transport is cheap. Don't buy car. Car in Singapore is 4x the price in Europe & USA.
I just wrote an equivalent assessment of Sydney based on your honesty but it turned from a dirge into a novella. In my case i was sizing up the impact of living conditions on personal connections. The short version is Sydney was recently voted the third least friendly city on earth and although I'm not widely travelled, this rang true for me, when this definitely wasn't always the case. I think this is a place where the impact of changing economics on culture and interpersonal relationships is stark. To the extent that even relative wealth, as well, is arguably not enough to sustain you here. It was once a place where you could still have an interesting life with warmth in it even if you were not wealthy. I miss those days terribly. It just became incrementally less and less like that. I've sometimes said that living in Sydney feels like living with someone you've broken up with. It's like you need to grieve but instead you can't distance yourself, all the time. I don't know if that makes any sense, I've never lived with an ex. I've also said it's like living with a ghost city superimposed onto the one you see, where you're haunted. It sounds a bit emo and gentrification in cities is common, I'm not as young as i was, and i am also depressed. Which is why when i saw that vote of unfriendliness it was like a revelation.
It's hard to put my finger on things that might be universal rather than my particulars, at least without waffling. I can almost explain it like an infection where you could almost unconsciously start to become part of an atmosphere you hate just by trying to subsist and get by. If we take the idea of avoidance of eye contact on public transport as a reference point, it's both super unfriendly and there's also reasons this behaviour is learned over time, until you may practice it yourself unconsciously without a second thought.
I think one of my biggest worries about this place is that it hardens people and arguably you will be in some degree of danger here if you cannot foster this trait. It's a dog eat dog world and if you tend to get anxious under stupid amounts of pressure, please stay far away if you can, I feel like joyful people could wind uo leading a joyless existence here. It could still change again, but it could be argued the city has always had traits from its colonial inception that are rotten to the core.
John Birmingham who wrote He Died With A Felafel In His Hand wrote a history of the seamier side of Sydney called Leviathan, and this is a reminder to myself to read it.
@@vrindanambiar4470 As a total salary, that would be the middle income. If you mean sgd 10k in saving and no income, then it's easily gone in 2-6 months depending on your rent and lifestyle. Rent would be your biggest expense.
Learn to adapt. Expect the unexpected no matter how well you have planned because there will be factors which are not in your control. Simply put, the world is not perfect, and we all live in this imperfect world. As long as you moderate your expectation and loosen up a bit in your strive for perfection, you will find life less stressful and acceptable. It's all in the mind. Sometimes, just accept reality as is. It is what it is. You would probably be happier. Look for the sunshine, not the rain. Be optimistic.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom ❤️ wishing you the best for 2023!
So true, thanks for the reminders.
That is true.
I love how you ended your video with such a warm and lovely tone. May you find the rest of your stay in Singapore as delightful and refreshing as the tropical rains.
Thank you so much, I'm so happy to know you enjoyed the video. We are excited for what 2023 will bring 🤞🏽 ... wishing you a wonderful new year ❤
A really beautiful and honest video. Happy you have no regrets now. Singapore welcome both of you. Hope things will eventually fall into place as planned. Good luck, blessed 2023.
Thank you so much for watching. We really love Singapore. Hoping for a better, steadier 2023 for everyone. Happy new year 🥰❤️
Strangely calming. I enjoyed this. Wishing both of you peace and happiness 💖
Thank you for watching ❤️ happy new year 🎉
What a wonderful ending! I love Singapore it’s a beautiful country with beautiful people……..I’m happy for you that you had no regrets in the end……what an amazing thing to do spend a year there…I’m very envious…..good luck 🇸🇬❤️
Singapore is a wonderful place for sure 🇸🇬 thank you for being here and watching the video. So glad you enjoyed it 🥰 Happy new year! 🎉
Great videos! I used to work and lived in Singapore. I then return to my hometown to start my own business. I have since travelled back and forth to Singapore frequently. This tiny little country holds a special place in my little family’s heart. ❤
So glad you enjoyed it. And I completely agree: Singapore is a tiny country that makes a big impact. Congrats on you business and I hope you get to spend more time here with your family ❤
You look like such a “private” couple, yet took the time to share your lives with us. So, thank you.
Acceptance is the key to keep moving on. It is said that one’s happiness is inversely proportional to one’s expectations.
Enjoyed your video. You are so talented. Stay happy.
Thank you for sharing. Great video❤
And, welcome to Singapore🎉. Just want to say not only in Singapore, everyone in any corner in this world has their own issues to manage. It’s the mentality how you want to handle it. Stay Positive 🎉
Thanks for watching the video and taking the time to make a lovely comment. Happy new year and wishing you a wonderful 2023 🎉🥰❤️
this is soooo beautifully presented! love the heartful message you are trying to convey here. so inspiring, too, in some way ❤
Wow, thank you so much for such a kind comment and for watching the video. It means a lot to us ❤️❤️❤️
Absolutely stunning videography and narration. Got me hooked throughout the entire video
Thank you so much for watching, and I appreciate you leaving such a kind comment! I hope you’ll enjoy more videos on the channel and more to come. ❤️
Glad to hear that you are settling into the country ! ❤❤❤
Thank you! We have learnt so much from this huge, amazing move 🇸🇬❤️ Happy new year, wishing you the best for 2023! 🎉
Holy smokes! Your editing is sublime! I am hooked!!!!
Thank you so much!! It was so nice to wake up to your lovely comment. Thank you for watching the video ❤️
Your narrative is superb and hope you enjoy your stay here in Singapore 🇸🇬
Thank you so much! We are enjoying Singapore, Christmas was lovely and felt really festive and the new year celebrations everywhere were so much fun. Wishing you an amazing 2023 🎉❤️
I chanced upon this video, and i am extremely impressed by the quality. Really loved your narration and writing. Reminded me of writing daily journals when i was younger. It’s a really beautiful piece of work, and i look forward to watching more of your content ❤
I really appreciate you watching the video and taking the time to comment ❤️ I also love that you mention journal writing because this channel is mainly based on some of my journalling ❤️ I hope you’ll enjoy more videos to come. Thank you so much for your supportive comment!
Beautiful video. Thank you for sharing !
Thank you so much, I’m so happy you enjoyed it ❤️
Sg is branded as the most expensive city to lived in due to bias reporting based on expat living their full western lifestyle without adapting to Sg local lifestyle. Cars ownership are purposely made costly to limit the need to expand roads infrastructure in limited land in this small island. But this is grossly compensated by the public transport (trains & bus & taxis ) systems. Housing rentals has escalated in 2022 largely due to the huge surge of expats, foreign companies and Chinese relocating to Sg from China & Hong Kong. Also the downturn of global economy coupled with the Ukraine / Russia war affecting EU countries, UK and US, many westerners plus some Indian nationals also relocate to Sg due to Sg’s stability. This aggravated rental market chasing the steep rise. The cheaper way is to rent and live in our HDB flats which is much more affordable than condominium and landed properties.
Yes, spot on! It's definitely multi-factorial causes; rent hikes and general cost of living hikes occurring globally. I really pray it'll get easier for everyone. Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment :) happy new year ❤️
@@fahmidamiah Most Welcomed. Happy New Year too. Hope Sg will ride out 2023 GMA Al economy uncertainties & storms. I believe it is possible. We did it before and will do it again. May God bless u with peace, joy & strength for each day.
@@fahmidamiah
Don’t rent condominium or private house. Rent a HDB flat, it’s definitely cheaper. Eat at our food courts or local markets, buy groceries from Supermarkets like Giant, NTUC or Sheng Siong, stay away from Cold Storage. The best bargains are from Sheng Siong. If you live like a local, you’ll find everything is affordable and not expensive at all. Take public transports, buses and MRT are also very cheap.
@@bell-xk5ddBut renting HDB properties will further exacerbate the cost of living for native renters waiting for their own BTOs or who can’t afford a HDB.
@@bell-xk5dd HDB are also expensive to rent ..for 2 bhk hdb agents are asking between 3k to 3.5k …most of the owners have drastically increased rent .. almost 50% with in a year ..
Congrats on 1k subs! Love your narration voice and script, quality is like a short film. Do more, pls!
Thank you so much! Your comment means a lot to me. We are ecstatic to be here, and also pinching ourselves... is this a dream? 🥹 We wouldn't have ever dreamed of such wonderful people subscribing and enjoying our channel. So thank YoU so much for being here! I hope you will enjoy more videos to come :)
I thank you for this video it actually made my day
Thank you very much for watching and leaving a lovely comment. I hope you have a great week ahead ❤️
This was exceptional. It felt like a well made professional documentary. I even liked your singing. You have a great voice and ability to present. I also liked the way you tied the initial question into the answer at the end. Have a wonderful day.
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words about this video (even my terrible singing hehe). It really means a lot ❤️
This lady deserves an Oscar
yes, the video make like watch a movies show
Oh wow, thank you so much 🥹🥹🥹, you are too kind. Wishing you an amazing 2023! 🎉❤️🎉❤️
Thank you! Your words mean so much to me! Happy new year 🥳 🥰❤️
Very calm and peaceful narration. Well done, you kept me throughput the video, could have watched more and more 😊
Thank you so much, this means a lot. I hope you'll enjoy the channel and more to come ❤️
Happy New Year! Wishing you both a happy & healthy 2023!! There's nothing wrong with planning, it's knowing when to let go... don't try to control situations that are beyond your control. And just remember that life's a journey... enjoy the highs & learn from lows.
Happy new year! Thank you for your beautiful comment. I love your words of wisdom and I’m so happy you and so many others are sharing them 🥹 I’m sure it’s super helpful to those who need a hug through words. Wishing you a wonderful 2023! ❤️🥰
It's beautifully narrated and inspiring. Goals are far, but small steps and looking back make us enjoy the journey better. Thanks.
Thank you for your lovely comment, it really made me smile. You’re right, “small steps”. I love that. Take care and happy new year 🥰❤️
That narration voice is fantastic, and the pacing for this video is excellent, teaching us to slow down and appreciate what we have in the midst of our hectic lives.
Thank you so much for seeing the video’s theme, and for being here ❤️❤️❤️ Your comment means a lot to me. Wishing you a wonderful 2023 🥰
Just remember, Singapore is a good place to travel to many places in the region like Bali, Phuket and so many other places whenever you need a change of scenery.Glad you found that peace you have been seeking.I guess part of it is just gratitude for what we have.
Oh you’re so right about this, Singapore is amazing for so much travel ✈️ we also feel there’s so much we still have to explore on the island too!! ❤️Thank you for your lovely words, for watching the video and sharing. We are so happy to be here and looking forward to the rest of 2023. Happy new year 🥰❤️🎉
Happy New Year. For me, the best TH-cam content on Singapore in recent times. 👍🏻🙏
Oh wow, this is such a highlight to the week 🥹🥹🥹 thank you for your kindness. Wishing you an incredible 2023 🎉🥰❤️
@@fahmidamiah Your “Part 2” made me search out your earlier contents. Not disappointed at all.👍🏻 Living in a beautifully renovated shop house is a rarity even for the locals or other expats. Enjoy your time in this land. 🙏
Thank you so much, from both of us ❤️ It makes us so happy you’ve enjoyed the videos 🥰
Don't think too much. Keep
moving forward. When we are aware that each moment of each day, each gesture and step we take, is truly mystical and full of wonder, we will live our lives with greater thought and care. We will also have greater respect and appreciation for the lives of others.
This is so beautiful to read, especially “we will live our lives with great thought and care”. This rings true for me. Appreciating every day as it comes. Thank you for sharing, happy new year, wishing you a beautiful 2023 ❤️🥰❤️
My family and I moved to New Zealand from Singapore. I can resonate with the feelings that you experience. It's always a mixed feeling. We are enjoying our time here in NZ esp with the greenery and mountains. Hope you will enjoy Singapore as I did growing up in SG. Looking forward to more videos :)
Congratulations on your move to NZ! I am very jealous of the greenery and mountain’s you’re able to access - this is coming from a LOTR fan 😂. Thank you for your comment and sharing your experience. Moving abroad is definitely one of the best experiences of our lives and we hope you and your family continue to enjoy your time there. Singapore is a wonderful place and we are really happy to be here despite some twists and turns ❤️
With correct mindset, u can go very far! Congratulations 🎉and a happy 2023
Absolutely, yes! Happy new year 😊🎉
Ur voice is so soothing. Almost therapeutic🧡
Thank you so much for watching, and what a lovely comment :)
I enjoyed listening to your thoughts. Lovely. When you’re in Singapore, forget the roses but smell the durians and get beamed up to heaven! 💕
I’m so glad you enjoyed the video, that means a lot to us 🥰 Speaking of delicious durians, we think you’ll like the next video coming soon ❤️
Wow, this was so beautiful to watch! ✨💚
Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment ❤️ I appreciate you being here!
Such a moving poetic life adaptation...regrets turn into wonders ! Cherish the beautiful outcomes.
Love your comment, thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️ wishing you the absolute best for 2023 🥰🎉
Your video style is really excellent, love the narration and cinematic style. Very interesting, good luck with your future in Sg! I recently visited, it's a special place 🇸🇬
Thank you so much for watching and for such kind words! We really appreciate you being here. I hope you had a wonderful time during your Singapore visit.❤️
Love this!!
Thank you so much for all your support!! ❤️❤️❤️
I love your video. It was so soothing, calming and I don't know what it is but it really gave me peace of mind 🥰
Thank you so much, I’m really glad you enjoyed it. I hope you’ll find this channel will continue to do that 🥰 happy new year ❤️
@@fahmidamiah Happy new year to you too! Hope you are settling in Singapore well. Enjoy your new journey 🥰
wow love the transparency, and your story telling! thanks for the share.. good luck 💖
I love seeing your name pop up in our comments, Amy. Thank you so much for all your support and for watching the video ❤️❤️❤️
Not only is it a pleasure to listen to your soothing accent (so smooth - you would be amazing at bedtime stories for adults!), the responses you have evoked here from locals who are proud of their home are genuinely interesting to stumble across as a neighbouring Australian. Enough to forgive you for that click bait!
Wishing you and your husband as well as your viewers all the best.
Finally, as an aside, to the Singaporeans that are struggling to find a home in the current atmosphere, you are in my thoughts now that i know. i hope it gets better. I appreciate the pride you have in your country in spite of this difficulty, it's quite heartwarming as well as your hospitality to expats even with the housing market in the state it's in. We have similar problems in Sydney yet it looks like the system set up by government in Singapore is very different, so that's really interesting. As an Australian, we don't always hear a lot about Singapore in general so i enjoyed seeing lots of comments by locals, especially outside of a political subject. And Meta, you were able to evoke this commentary, more please (:
Cheers! ✌️
Love your story telling style, your voice is very calming too. Hopefully u can settle down soon. Don't be afraid to find local friends!
Thank you for your kind comment ❤️ I am feeling very hopeful for 2023 ☺️ These past months to rest have been so enlightening! Singapore has been wonderful. We’ll be joining art and photography walks with groups (hopefully soon) and really looking forward to meeting more people and CNY 🎉🥰❤️
Rule of thumb: (1) work in singapore, (2) live in Malaysia and (3) party in Thailand.
Haha I think I’d replace your rule number (3) with read books on Seminyak beach (Bali)
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I just watched the video again, and I love the way you ended it. It’s like watching a film 👏
Your voice and narration are absolutely of a different level. Very calming and poetic. Love it.
Thank you! ☺️ Your comment is so encouraging, I appreciate you watching the video and being here. Happy new year 🥳 🥰❤️
I’m a Singaporean who moved to London six years ago. The tropical thunderstorms are what I miss the most, and when London skies are generous enough to provide a little shower, it almost feels like home. All the rain footage in your video brought lots of comfort (thank you!) and I’m glad that you’re finding joy in some of it too. I grew up learning to work around it - to clock in a good nap, enjoy the indoors, or linger a little longer at the coffee shops and order a second teh tarik. I hope you find some form of home and what works for you in singapore. It already looks like you’ve managed to over the course of a few months, which is commendable. All the best ❤
I love hearing from Singaporeans living abroad! How are you in London? I hope you’re enjoying my beautiful city. I hear rents have been wild there too, hope you’ve not been affected too much and still enjoying the UK. Thank you for your kind comment and so happy the Singapore rains part gave you a little bit of home. I’ve always hated rain, but not in Singapore ❤️
Thank you! It’s not been 100% smooth for sure, but I’ve definitely experienced some incredible things here that I wouldn’t have been able to in my safety net. Rent’s been wild here too - albeit not as bad as Singapore - and we’re definitely feeling the pinch in other areas. Also, random suggestion, do try a kayaking trail whilst you’re there! Our mangroves are really unique (and fading) and it’s quite calming being in the middle of it all at sunrise. I try to join one whenever I’m back for Christmas and it’s a really special experience you can only get in the tropics :)
Sounds to me that you arrived at the right place at the right time in your lives. Beautiful and inspirational ❤. May you continue your journey with all the blessings❤
Thank you so much! ❤️ This is exactly how we feel. We appreciate you seeing this 🥰 We hope you’ll enjoy more videos to come. Take care ❤️
@@fahmidamiah You two as well. And also thank you for your monologue in this video because it touched me deeply.❤
Nice video. Love your voice. Happy New Year and all the best !
Happy new year! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Wishing you the best for 2023 🎉❤️😊
Thank You for sharing this beautiful life with us. Singapore is happy to have you both !
We are so happy to be here 🇸🇬🥰❤️ Thank you for watching the video and for your incredibly kind words, we hope you had a lovely Xmas and happy new year 🎉🎉🎉
Happy New Year! 🎉🎉😄😄 All the best to you and your hubby. 👍👍
Happy new year! 🎉🎉🥰 Thank you for being here, much love from us both to you ☺️❤️
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much for watching ☺️
Happy Blessed New Year 2023! Life just began for me...stay safe!👍🎉🎊
If life has just begun for you, then we wish you a wonderful life going forward 🥰 happy new year, thank you so much for being here 🥰❤️🥰
I'm glad you have no regrets and you look more relaxed now. God bless.
Thank you for your support, Eleanor! Wishing you an amazing and beautiful 2023, from both of us 🥰❤️🥰
I can relate so much to this when i moved to SG last year. Good life to you guys. Cheers!
Thank you so much for sharing, you are definitely not alone ❤️ Many foreigners have this or similar experience unfortunately, but I do hope you are settling in now. Lately, I do know of many foreigners now choosing to leave due to the rental issues, and some planning to leave next year as they have school aged children to consider. I’m not sure what what 2023 is going to look like. Wishing you a great year ahead, full of ease ❤️
While watching this I inadvertently reached out for some tissue paper. Your narrative is so wonderfully poetic it moved me. Living in such a fast-paced country can be quite daunting, but if we learn to slow down and appreciate the little things … life will take a shape of their own
Thank you so much for your lovely comment 🥹 it means so much to me that you enjoyed the video. I really hope you will enjoy future videos. Thank you so much for being here and taking the time to explore the channel ❤️ I hope you have a wonderful day.
Sublime video. Hats off to you
Thank you so much for watching and leaving a lovely comment ❤️
This is a beautiful little short video. I too moved to Singapore for higher education last year with big plans and a dream. Things didn’t go as per plan and I’ve always had to redirect efforts and change the course of action. What I loved about your video is how you’ve been able to still make sense of it all despite the obvious disappointments we do face. We can only truly hope for the best but ultimately what’s written will manifest, the rest is just our emotions, thoughts, anxiety and fear that’s holding us back or clouding judgement. Moving wasn’t the easiest but I don’t regret taking the plunge and I suppose life is what you make of it but also what’s in store for you. However through it all, it’s important to take each day as it comes and appreciate the time we have and be happy in the present which is a much more healthier way to go about life. Deep underlying messages and I’m glad that I can relate to this and that there are other people who are also going through the same feelings and emotions.
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. It means a lot and I know it will mean so much to others who have or are going through this anywhere in the world. Everything you wrote resonates with me, and exactly why I made the video to share, so thank you so much for being here 🙏🏽 I’m sorry that life didn’t turn out as expected, life is so funny like that, especially when we feel so sure of things and have dreamt it for a long time. I truly believe: What's meant for you will never miss you and what missed you was never meant for you ❤️ So I am wishing and 🙏🏽 that the path you are on now, created by your experiences, leads you to success, great love, rest and peace ☺️ Please take care ❤️
You have a main character quality about your voice. I would watch a docu series narrated by you. The writing in this was poetic, moving, complete.
Thank you so much! We hope you enjoy exploring the other videos across the channel and our future videos too ❤️❤️❤️
@@fahmidamiah Subscribed!
Whoahh i love ur storytelling! Keep posting..
Been living here in Singapore for 10 years now..
Prices might be crazy here especially the rental.. but given the choice ill still choose Singapore becoz of how safe and efficient it is to live here.. not to mention that most Local Singaporeans are kind and very welcoming.. 😊😎
I definitely agree about locals, we have met some wonderful people 🥰
Wow, such a beautiful narration and video. Very impressed.
Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to leave such a kind comment 🥰 happy new year ❤️
Love your video, especially your narrations.
Thank you so much for being here and watching the videos ❤️ wishing you the best year ahead 2023! 🎉🥰
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2023 & MERRY CHRISTMAS (for the remaining few days)!!! 😁
So glad that you've managed to overcome all adversities and gradually let yourselves slowly but surely return to normalcy. 😁
I won't comment further as it seems almost everyone had their say here and my thoughts are almost similar. Never like to repeat what has been here.
Just wanted to wish both of you the very best for this new year and that eventually all dreams, and plans, will slowly be realised.
By the way, you do know that you don't have to wear mask anymore whether indoor or outdoor in Singapore. Right? With the exception of riding in the tubes (MRT) and buses. 😁
Beautiful video :)
Thank you very much! ❤️
Thank you for the beautifully made video. The composition of pictures are very good. The language spoken is proper and elegantly. Good ending. Really enjoyed watching. I was in Singapore during Christmas 2022.
I hope you had a good stay in Singapore ❤️ We loved Christmas and new year here 🎇 Thank you for watching ☺️
Really enjoyed your narration- so poetic from start to finish. Love your soothing and beautiful voice, it makes like good medicine for the soul.
This is such a lovely thing to say, thank you so much! I really hope you’ll enjoy our future content too 🥰 we hope you’ve had a great 2023 so far, wishing you a great year ahead 🎉
Nice narrative! Shout out from a Singapore viewer.
Thank you for watching! Wishing you a wonderful New Year 2023 🎉❤️❤️
I love it!
This means a lot, thank you so much! ❤️
Such a beautiful video ❤ Being over planner myself, this is exactly what I have been going through all along and I hope to reach the other side soon 😊
thanks so much, it's always lovely to hear from people with the same "over planning" streak as me ❤️. You will reach the other side, I promise :)
All the best to you staying in sg, and a happy new year.
Happy new year, friend. Thank you for being here! Wishing you an amazing 2023 🥰🎉❤️
Love your narratives, just like listening to podcast in Spotify.
Thank you, you are very kind❤️ happy new year! 🎉🎉🎉
Smashing video, loved the Forest Gump reference
Thank you so much for watching. You are now the third person to recognise the Forest Gump reference ☺️❤️
I really like the editing and storytelling!
Thank you! I appreciate you watching the video and leaving such a lovely comment ❤️❤️❤️
Love it! Feels like watching a movie
Thank you for watching ❤️ happy new year ❤️
Nice video. Hope you enjoy Singapore. We just need to be content with what we have, it will make our life to be peaceful.
I couldn’t agree more ❤️ thank you very much for watching and leaving such a lovely comment
your narration skill is splendid...
Thank you so much, we really appreciate this ❤️
Your voice....so soothing...therapeutic.
Thank you so much for watching, and I hope you'll enjoy more to come!
Believe me , every foreigner feels the same way…. Make u stronger …
I like your video, it has a calming vibe! haha!!! Well....I came across Matt and Julia's channel. They have a video whereby they interviewed Chris, an expat from UK who lived in Singapore for 5 years. He talked about his salary and his job here. And how he felt he couldn't fit in here in Singapore initially and where he stayed. And later how he managed to adapt. I thought it might be helpful to connect with other expats and share experiences. It will be great too to know the locals and make new friends to get helpful tips. It's always comforting to have friends around in a foreign country. ;) Happy New Year to you both and Fighting!!!!💪😂
Happy new year! 🥰🎉 Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment 🥰 We have a few friends in Singapore now but always want to meet more people but I just don’t film them (yet lol). I tend to do my filming and writing privately 🙈Having friends has been very helpful and you’re right, community and support is so important. This video is about my expectations vs (an evolving) reality in the face of making plans, and I’ve learnt a lot as the market changed quite quickly in a short space of time (grateful for life’s teachings), which is affecting people in different ways. But we are looking forward to what 2023 brings and feel so happy to be in Singapore. We loved the festive season and can’t wait for CNY! 🎉Thank you for your lovely, supportive comment - you are very kind. I will check out the video you suggested. Wishing you the best for 2023 🥰❤️🥰
we live in Singapore and we settled our roof at a village near HuaHin..every moment of our life is fighting between options and choices. keep going and stay happy of every moment you have.
We just googled HuaHin... Wow! 😮😮😮 We hope you are settled there, happy and having the time of your life :) Thank you for watching the video and for your lovely comment. It is so encouraging. We wish you a wonderful 2023 in HuaHin and wherever else life may take you ❤️🏖️
your voice is very soothing :) Thanks for the informative video.
Thank you for such a nice compliment! We appreciate you being here ❤️
So happy to see your views, kuddoossss
You're so lovely to return here to see how the video is doing, thank you so much for your support! ❤️❤️❤️
I just came back from Malaysia after visiting some relatives.
Inflation there is crazy.
For locals,their daily necessities is way more expensive for locals earning ringgit.
Even their so called subsidise petrol is 😅
In fact,normal people like us,no matter where,Inflation hit many of us.
As for housing in Singapore, like what some mentioned,the housing market is crazy because of many expats moving here which pushes up the rental market.
One more thing is that during the last 2 years covid,there was not enough manpower building new houses.
Now manpower is back,the building of new houses is starting to get back into shape,so hopefully in a year or 2,the market will be lowered or at least stabilise.
There's always light at the end of the tunnel!
Keep going👍
Thank you very much for sharing this ❤️ Yes, indeed, it’s very difficult for so many, too many, in fact. I am hoping that over the next year or two, things will ease for everyone, especially those struggling. I am definitely praying this is not the “new normal” and feel the same - there is light at the end of the tunnel, for sure 🌈❤️❤️ Happy new year ☺️
Agree
I am about to move to Singapore! Interesting to have your point of view!
Wishing you the best with your move and hoping you make wonderful memories here! ❤ Thank you so much for watching.
Don’t come. Many negative comments about Singapore here..I say u don’t come, or come for 3 day short visit see u able to adapt local culture..
@@chinchowpowpook too late...🤣
PS: Singapore is not hard to adapt to...for a westerner at least. Not like it was Pakistan or Bolivia.....
Get out of your bubble and go to africa, Iran, peru or whatever... Singapore is a very standard first world, with its particularities (obviously).
This is such a well articulated and resonant video. It's so refreshing to hear your experience narrated in a calm, genuine, and rhythmic way. I also wanted to say I am equally susceptible to planning and over-planning and at present I have mapped out the next 3-5 years of what I want/ expect my life to look like, recognising the risks that come with trying to plan so far ahead. I cannot be certain where I will end up in the coming years, but I hope wherever I am, I am without regret. :)
P.S - I will be looking up the works of Mahmoud Darwish now
This is such a beautiful comment, thank you so much for watching and for sharing your experience with planning. Mahmoud Darwish’s writing is absolutely mesmerising, I hope you will enjoy the works ❤️
Just found your channel and I'm one happy bunny!!!!
And I’m so happy you found this channel! ❤️❤️❤️ I hope you enjoy our videos with more to come soon.
The closing makes the thumbnail felt like a click bait, haha. Love your voice and thanks for the beautiful quote. Wish you continue to enjoy your stay here in Singapore.
Thank you so much for your kind comment, we are enjoying Singapore so much :) And no click bait intended at all haha - my videos are usually around a subject matter and this one is on the topic of "regrets". Thank you so much for watching, we hope you'll enjoy more to come :)
The script is very well written, the cinematography is perfect. Hope you'll create more videos like this :)
Thank you so much for watching the video and for your kind comment! ❤️
I agree 😊
well done, good information. Wish you best and blessings upon you & your family ))
A very good video I like it thank you for the video and informations! I watch your video from Canada 😎👍
Thank you for watching all the way from Canada! We appreciate this so much ❤️❤️❤️
Welcome to Singapore 😊❤️
Thank you so much! ❤️🥰❤️
What a great video and narration! I can totally relate that Singapore is a bustling and beautiful city. Yes it's expensive but that's mostly due to being in the Central or city Area. Try staying in outer region or the heartlands and it's just as bustling and rents are way affordable. Heartlands are still well connected to the city easily. It all depends on your wants and needs. If you can financially sustain during your short term stay here, then go for it! Best wishes to you and your hubs and hope you enjoy it here more!
Thank you so much, we absolutely love Singapore 🇸🇬❤️ We appreciate your recommendations so much! We are looking forward to what 2023 has in store. Wishing you a lovely day, thanks again for watching ❤️
I tried the Heartlands before leaving Singapore. It's just as expensive maybe only about $500 cheaper than central. It's not worth it (for me anyway) because it's too far out for people who need to be in the office some days, have friends in central and the time in unsheltered walk to MRTs aint worth it. I also hate Grab in Singapore. But Singapore is a great place but Rental market has really made people think twice
@@hollanda500 agreed regarding HDB rents, even in the Heartlands, are not much better as we and many others have been looking. In our opinion, this rental market is unsustainable, for both foreigners and locals.
no words.. subscribed 🤩
Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️ and happy new year!
Glad to see that you are settling down well here and enjoying each moment of your life. We welcome you. If you are planning to settle down is Sg, do consider buying a small condo unit as money paid for a property will always be your own money unlike renting one.
Thank you for your lovely comment, we will hopefully look into these in the future 🤞🏾 we are proud to call Singapore home and for welcoming us 🥹🏡 thank you for watching the video and happy new year ❤️🥰🎉
beautifully narrated
Thank you so much, Jalpa. I hope you’ll enjoy my other videos too ❤️
Just like to give you a little bit of heart for this lovely video. I know it seems tough, and I came across your video as I am a Singaporean man myself who have made a move to Canada during the pandemic. It's really profound to watch a reversal of roles. And to understand human beings are all trying to enrich their lived experiences. My home country may seem relentless and nobullshitty - but if you do make some friends along the way, I want to implore it will be less alone and tiresome. I love the title - and the narration - it was your way of expressing your art so please continue being you!
Hi Sy! I always love to hear from people who are or have also experienced moving abroad and starting from scratch elsewhere. It is such an incredible human experience, both hard and enjoyable simultaneously, and it really tests our openness to others and the world ❤️ Your comment here and compassion really shows that - thank you for being here and leaving such kind words with understanding of what my channel is about. It means a lot. Also, I love the word nobullshitty. I shall use this from now on! 😁
Great video, please could I ask if you hold a UK passport, what visa did you get and how did you get it to allow you to stay in Singapore for so long? Many thanks! My family is planning to go too.
"no regrets"
Happy New Year 2023
Absolutely.no.regrets 🥰❤️🎉 Happy New Year!
Most people who move to Singapore do not really understand the related costs of living the same lifestyle as back home in US or UK or Australia . Once they try to settle down here they realize it is very different ( cost , culture , location etc ) and have to adapt fast to what they have been given or regret . " The secret of being happy is accepting where and how you are in life now and making the most everyday whatever card you are being dealt with...the good, the bad and the in betweens "
Thank you so much for watching. Everything you ever written is the main reason I made the video ☺️❤️ I appreciate you sharing your thoughts too. Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
It's true, men proposes, but God disposes. We can plan as much as we want, but ultimately God decides our successes or failures. Happy New Year.
So beautiful and true, thank you for sharing your thoughts ❤️❤️❤️ And happy new year, wishing you the best in 2023! 🎉
Most articulate travel journal on YT
Thank you for watching and leaving such a lovely comment. You already made my morning ❤️