Singapore CHANGED ME! Part 2 | Life in Singapore | Expat Life

🌟🇸🇬 How Singapore Transformed Me: Part 2 | Embracing Change and Growth!
Welcome back to the continuation of my transformative journey in Singapore! 🌏 In this eagerly awaited Part 2, I delve deeper into the profound impact that living in Singapore has had on my life. From personal growth to cultural immersion, the Lion City has been a catalyst for positive change. Join me as I share the ongoing evolution of my perspectives, experiences, and the invaluable life lessons that Singapore continues to offer. If you enjoyed Part 1 or are curious about the transformative power of new beginnings, this video is a must-watch. Subscribe, like, and let's explore the continued metamorphosis together! 🇸🇬✨ #SingaporeTransformation #LifeChangeJourney #EmbracingGrowth
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[@bhgoh8090]

Craving for durian already ..... u r now officially one of us. Hahaha.

[@intheworldofmari]

Seriously… people don’t know what they’re missing out on 😂 yummm!!

[@sgpoonie]

Hilarious on the "mothership" part. Lol!

[@enujloh6239]

Oh Mari. You are hilarious and so 'Singaporean' already. That is so me with the chair for my handbag. I do that overseas too. I love how you are so respectful the way you put across the many 'DO NOT DO' things here. You never failed to crack me up with your entertaining ways and I love your sweet and clear enunciation tone of voice. I truly enjoy your videos and YES! I had to hit the subscribe button because you hit it on the nail, I was guilty of watching and did not hit the subscribe button. I very rarely subscribe. Have fun and looking forward to more videos.

[@HumdrumSingaporeanREACTS]

👍 part 2!!! thank you so much~

[@HumdrumSingaporeanREACTS]

😄

[@simroysten7963]

Ridding durian smell from fingers : take durian husk, run tap water using inner shell (white part) rinse fingers from the runoff water, soap not required. Smell finger, it really works.

[@arvpghqxz8837]

Thank you for loving the durian :D The recommended types fetch a higher price, but it's worth it. 1) Mao Shan Wang 2) D24 3) XO 4) Golden Phoenix 5) Red Prawn 6) Black Pearl.

[@artisans837]

Loved part one vid thank you from Australia

[@marfotalimaruf3255]

Your leadership is very good. Love it

[@intheworldofmari]

Thank you!

[@Dennis-kp2bc]

Hi Mari, To me this is a wonderful changed in you keep it up.👍👍👍👍👍

[@intheworldofmari]

Thank you Dennis🥰 appreciate the kind words!🙏🏻 have a lovely weekend ahead!

[@Richard1855]

Well done Mari in your perseverance with durian. Many in the world, just don't know what they are missing! Wish I was in Singapore.....(sigh).

[@intheworldofmari]

Exactly! They don’t know what they are missing! 🤤

[@tbagwell84]

Can’t wait for part 3!

[@intheworldofmari]

Hahaha Will do!!

[@pokeriabhrnftan7488]

Not wonder you didn't report police.you didn't bring hp. Nexttimes remember to bring hp when bringing Joey out. May I know what is mothership? Tq

[@serirayna2789]

@@pokeriabhrnftan7488 a news portal.

[@judyquek2362]

You love Singapore.

[@luxury-Diver]

I love the sentence on 'no one puts the bag on the floor'. I have after years of living in Australia, have yet to embrace the 'putting bags on the floor' culture. I love your channel , Mari. Happy to chance upon

[@intheworldofmari]

thank you Irene! glad you enjoyed watching my video... would love to visit Australia! Hopefully soon we can travel again... have a lovely weekend!

[@mandy_145]

I don’t remember ever putting my bag on a public floor ( I’m 74) but when in somebody’s home where the floor is clean, I place it on the floor. I don’t put it on the sofa/ couch cos it takes up a space.

[@truthseeker000000]

It’s such a delight watching your videos! 😍👍🏼👍🏼

[@intheworldofmari]

Thank you so much for your kind words :) WELCOME!

[@renakwong2335]

Liked ur videos. Subbed😘

[@intheworldofmari]

Thank you Rena 🥰 glad you enjoyed it and welcome!!😁😁

[@buayarch]

Mari, to become more of a "Sinkapolean", you must know that the word DURIAN is combination of two Malay words. DURI means spike and AN is a shortened form for BUAH-BUAH-AN, which means FRUITS. So durian is a spikey fruit. Secondly, durian, being the "King" of fruits, cannot be plucked from the tree. It has to ripen and fall. If they fall in the night and the tree is near the jungle, the tigers will come out to eat them. I camped and fought the commie activists in Pahang jungle, Malaysia in the 50s and often found half eaten durians , with claw marks along the trails. Thirdly, durian is very heaty and will cause sore throat or cough. To counter that, pour some plain water into the empty husk, rub it against the inner lining of the husk and drink the water. No sore throat or heaty body. The other way is to eat mangosteen, the "Queen" of fruits. It will cool you down and also prevent sore throat. Fourthly, durian is excellent for gastric stomach but take in moderation. Fifthly, never eat durian with whiskey or hard liquor. Wish you a continual pleasant stay here in our tiny little paradise.

[@sk8ergalx]

Wow I didn’t even know the origin behind its name

[@intheworldofmari]

This is amazing! Thanks so much for sharing this interesting information 🥰

[@henrytan3756]

Thanks for sharing your experience, Uncle..;-)

[@rinky_dinky]

OK I DID NOT KNOW THAT! TERIMA KASIH!

[@swiftaction1844]

Duri = thorn (singular) Durian = thorns (plural) But please do not get me wrong. Priti Pricklee was not wring either. Buah= Fruit (singular) Buah Buahan (Buah2an) = fruits (plural).

[@traderghost]

Yes! I NEVER put my bag on the floor, so yucky! I always put it on a chair. If there is no chair, I rather put it on my lap. You are the queen, Mari!!

[@lmatthew]

You should post to stomp on that doggo in the car situation. 😂

[@dayneson]

I really enjoy you video… love your personality… stay safe and stay healthy…

[@intheworldofmari]

Thanks so much Dayneson😁 stay safe! And enjoy your weekend!

[@normaali7506]

You like you love durian hmmm yummm I like you already!!

[@tonycheng6502]

Looking to see Part 3.

[@intheworldofmari]

Hahaha going down a rabbit hole of how I changed 😂😂

[@EasternKalogeros]

Another lovely video :), keep it up.

[@intheworldofmari]

Thank you 🥰🙏🏻😁

[@sgpropertybuyertherapy]

i love your blue eyes

[@intheworldofmari]

You’re too kind. Thank you☺️ enjoy your weekend!

[@MrLEECHINSOON]

Check with you, are there any durian in South Africa?

[@intheworldofmari]

Not that I know of…

[@foxtwo]

3:08 - confirm chop stamp, you become honourary Singaporean already (That sentence is in Singlish btw). 🤣😁😂 In English - "Yeah you're assimilating well into the local culture".

[@intheworldofmari]

hahaha love it! thanks FoxTwo! Really love living in Singapore :)

[@misin2987]

You can buy a bag hook for desk is very usful😊.

[@uss888999]

That is the next Level !

[@intheworldofmari]

hahaha yes next level!

[@inferumseraphim]

Yup. Youre one of us. Lol.

[@fluckster18]

Omg I know that durian stall... Hehehe

[@intheworldofmari]

do you also get your Durians from there?😀

[@patricia877]

Chilled durians taste awesome too.

[@intheworldofmari]

Next time I will buy some extra to take home to put in the fridge …

[@christinachen1152]

yay u love durians👍welcome. U r one of us now🤗

[@intheworldofmari]

So good! thank you Christina! Love living in Singapore 😀

[@nazirjones3608]

IntheworldofMari,I am from South Africa aswell but I was born in Goodwood,Western Cape that is near Cape Town.

[@intheworldofmari]

Hi Nazir! Yes I know Goodwood! Gosh I miss home - hopefully I can travel again soon to come and visit and have a lekker braai! How are things going there at the moment?

[@nazirjones3608]

Intheworldofmari,Well,Goodwood has a cold front near Cape Town and it was freezing cold because it was winter.

[@intheworldofmari]

@@nazirjones3608 ooohhh those winters in the Cape can get realllllyyyy cold! :( stay safe and warm!

[@nazirjones3608]

Well,Intheworldofmari,The coldest place on earth is Antarctica.

[@EasternKalogeros]

Lol.. Another lovely video :)... We want more video...

[@intheworldofmari]

You are so kind! thank you! There is more to come :)

[@warforge]

First time viewer (and subsequent subscriber ahem...) of your channel. You had me at 'collecting plastic bags' ;) Gotta say this though... I've seen enough vids from expats and foreigners talking about SG's food culture, safety, efficiency blah blah blah... while you truly do what a Singaporean does.... Keep up the great work!! It's truly a breath of fresh air! Part 3,4,5,6 for sure. ;)

[@intheworldofmari]

Thanks M K! Glad you enjoy my videos.. I like to immerse myself in the culture as I think there is so much we can all learn from each other... and not just to talk about it but live it - then you really have the best experience 😀have a lovely weekend!

[@serinawong8962]

You make me laugh 😅

[@intheworldofmari]

Haha I’m glad you enjoyed it!!

[@hamitahentes6374]

I really love ur content, as a Singaporean myself, I'm so used to how the environment is and never really took notice of my surroundings. I really love watching ur videos, it reminds me of how interesting and cool my country is hehe but this is just a suggestion, I'm a new fan so I'm not exactly sure whether u have been to the local parts of singapore such as Yishun, Paya Lebar or Geylang but if u havent, I would love to see ur input on the more local areas of singapore :D

[@intheworldofmari]

Thank so much - i am glad you enjoy my vlogs 😀I have been to those areas many times but never filmed there... I am definitely working on a series of where I can show more of Singapore 😀

[@hamitahentes6374]

@@intheworldofmari yey :D

[@PoojaChandwani]

Love ur videos👌

[@intheworldofmari]

Thanks Pooja!!🙏🏻 glad you enjoyed it 🥰

[@lostinasia888]

OMG ! your stares ! don’t stares at me !!! hahahaha

[@intheworldofmari]

My passive aggressive stares 😂😂😂

[@davidhoo9093]

Love that part u talked abt durians.. Ya u hv officially crossed the boundary and u r inside durian eaters territory.

[@intheworldofmari]

Craving Durian is a real thing 😂😂

[@foodmore]

I fly around the world often and there was one i was in starbucks at westfield in london, i placed my bag beside me on the seat(which is considered mine because its still within my seating area), and the gentleman beside asked me to put in on the floor.... Cant understand why would you put it on the floor when its so dirty... and then bring home and place it on your couch/bed?

[@intheworldofmari]

my thoughts exactly now haha

[@Time4Peace]

The thinking could be: Don't dirty the seat with your bag. Cultural norms are what they are, no right or wrong.

[@janetneo4272]

I enjoy watching your video. Thanks.

[@intheworldofmari]

thank you Janet 😊have a lovely week!

[@Time4Peace]

I like your attitude against leaving dog locked up in the car. I would take a picture and post it on social media. Just let netizens, NGOs like ACRE, SPCA and the authority to deal with the perpetuator.

[@kelvinlim3985]

That was a great part 2 ... Ha ha you should try durian fish soup some day

[@intheworldofmari]

Thanks Kelvin🥰 I’m glad you enjoyed it. Durian fish soup?? Where can I find it??

[@kelvinlim3985]

@@intheworldofmariit at Tampines

[@wolfblade7596]

the bodysnatchers have got to her!

[@intheworldofmari]

Who are the bodysnatchers???

[@jlcdrivewayramps7343]

Great video. Craving durians haha haha. Great video.

[@intheworldofmari]

Always craving 😂😂

[@singalore]

OMG! An ang moh loving durian!!!! Maybe you can bring some frozen ones for your family back in SA

[@foodleveling]

NIce sharing and yes girls really look for a chair for bag I Food leveling

[@mkang666]

You passed the last hurdle to be a local.

[@intheworldofmari]

😂😂😂

[@JackTKLee]

Oh durians. You are very brave. Well done. 👍😊I am Singaporean living in Auckland and dislike shoes in the house all the time. Haha.

[@evae.9424]

Durian is soooooo good!

[@intheworldofmari]

Yesss 🤤🤤🤤

[@sining0]

Ur dog is so cute 🥺

[@intheworldofmari]

She’s just the cutest thanks!! I will let her know 😝😂

[@swaziM10]

This is a 2nd post of yours I’ve watched, quite enjoyable. I tried to get a 12 Month work permit to work in Singapore back in 2010, I worked for a global oil company back then that made me travel to Singapore a few times, of all the countries I had traveled to that was the only Country I loved enough to leave my comfort zone for but.I’m too old now and have a family so I’ve put that dream to rest :) plus I’d worry about subjecting my young Son to the highly distressing ( but no doubt great) education system there :). I can’t believe you eat Durian… not sure of the spelling, and actually enjoy it :). Keep enjoying Singapore, I will live vicariously through your whimsical videos. 🇿🇦

[@intheworldofmari]

Hi Swazi! So happy to see a South African on my page!!😁 yes the education system here with very different from South Africa! The kids here have a lot more pressure… have you ever tried Durian on any of your trips to Singapore? Haha it took me a while to like it… but now I’m like 🤤🤤 Hopefully borders open again soon cause I really do miss home and missing a good braai and open spaces! Take care Swazi! And stay safe!

[@azmanselamat2923]

I don't eat durian... But I eat bubur durian with pulut or roti power...

[@intheworldofmari]

Aaahh why not durian then?

[@azmanselamat2923]

Some people cannot.. Some people can... But I like bubur durian... You must try... Then you know😁😁😁

[@NewmaticKe]

Please tell us about SA

[@intheworldofmari]

I definitely will... I am planning a video to share more about South Africa and the differences and similarities between the two :) thanks so much Dave!

[@NewmaticKe]

@@intheworldofmari It wil be soooo interesting. Looking forward

[@limbehh8494]

@@intheworldofmari that will b very interesting. I wanna know more about South Africa too. Cheers

[@sumit6190p]

05:10 You are indeed getting hang of being a Singaporean.

[@schrodingerbracat2927]

listen to Duran Duran, while eating durian during your stay in Singapore!

[@intheworldofmari]

haha love this!

[@davidteh7909]

Mothership? Yes, you’ve earned your Singapore badge….lol

[@intheworldofmari]

😝😂

[@shawnseak4892]

Hello

[@intheworldofmari]

Hello!

[@tezzkishore]

Literally want to get back to SG😩 missing a peaceful life out there

[@intheworldofmari]

Have you been stuck outside?

[@tezzkishore]

@@intheworldofmari yes in India right now.

[@tezzkishore]

@@intheworldofmari Yes. Came for delivery to India and been stuck with baby here.

[@Auggie246]

I am less Singaporean than you in the sense of Durian

[@intheworldofmari]

Hahaha just try it a few times. You might like it😂😂 it took me about 3 times of trying it to like it 😂

[@49rockon27]

You should eat durians without gloves on. Tastes better. Finger licking good !!!

[@intheworldofmari]

That’s the next level of eating durian I need to achieve 😂

[@singaporeanchinese69]

wow!!! you crave durian!!!! well done hahahaah steady la sister!

[@intheworldofmari]

Thank you 😋

[@mrpress_r.c1201]

Great video..thumb up👍🏻

[@intheworldofmari]

Thank you 👍

[@mrpress_r.c1201]

@@intheworldofmari welcome 🤟🏻stay safe in s.g

[@chowzisiong7800]

wait.. so uve been paying with electronic payments at hawker centres? im assuming uve been patronizing them over the past year or so.

[@intheworldofmari]

during the past year due to the restrictions I have mostly been patronizing foodpanda, grab and deliveroo to get my dose of local delights 😀

[@azharidris7092]

just stumble on your channel.. really enjoy what i've watch so far.. do you know Georgia Caney.. please do a Collaboration video.. that would be fun..

[@intheworldofmari]

Maybe one day! haha I am glad you enjoy my videos! 😀 thank you!

[@ashke1348]

Zoey is like, 'my turn! my turn!' Hahaha. Love your personality Mari! I think you've got the 'not wanting to bother other people' part quite right. I am scare of not being able to continue a conversation if I started it first. For me, it is always wonderful to have someone to initiate a conversation. I am curious, but afraid to take the first step. So don't be afraid to take the initial step to talk to Singaporeans, I think there are many people like me here. :") Remember to slow down & rest, take things slower.

[@intheworldofmari]

thank you for sharing Ashke and for your kind words! I will keep reminding myself to not be scared to take the first step in reaching out 😀Have a lovely day!

[@tmeu]

Leaving a dog in the car? On a hot day? Call SCDF. They will go there and break the windows of the car for you. Don't stain your hands on this. The person that left the dog there will be charged, can no longer keep the dog anymore.

[@intheworldofmari]

Thank you!! Next time I will take my phone with me👍🏻🙏🏻

[@miklee4834]

I will only eat durian with my bare hands. No plastic gloves.

[@intheworldofmari]

That’s the next level I need to get to. Eating it without gloves 😂

[@seanjosephtan]

I see zoey and I was waiting for her to morph into a cushion as per last video. 😅

[@intheworldofmari]

hahaha she was much too energetic when I filmed this time - I had to take constant breaks from filming to play with her haha maybe next time she will morph into a pillow again! 😀

[@phng8316]

😍🤗😘

[@intheworldofmari]

😀😀😀

[@uss888999]

You are too pretty ! Already, learned to carry an umbrella under the hot sun ?

[@intheworldofmari]

you are too kind... thank you! yes! I have used an umbrella to block out the sun on hot days 😀

[@denniskwone413]

Singapore is a dangerous place when u r trying to lose weight.

[@intheworldofmari]

Indeed 😂

[@some_guy9702]

First

[@some_guy9702]

My real name is kai rong

[@intheworldofmari]

Hi Kai Rong!! How are you??

[@some_guy9702]

@@intheworldofmari good

[@kensim8378]

hello ri are you awrethereisanother south african lady livinher insore by nameof linda botesserch for her videos hope you guys can get together bye

[@roberttan7388]

If you can't find a chair to put your bag you could buy those table hook for your bag.

[@zanagawa7097]

Wearing all purple and eat durian out in the kopitiam? Wow girl you're brave hahaha