An Unexpected Walk Along Bishan MRT Tracks

An Unexpected Walk

This wasn't a planned outing at all!

My superior was kindly giving me a lift to Bishan MRT station, where I could catch a train home. Unfortunately, his car broke down halfway!

Aunty: OI! Not my fault hor! I never touch anything!

Luckily, we worked for a car workshop, so help was just a phone call away. A tow truck was arranged in no time!”

With no choice, my colleague and I continued the journey on foot.

And that's how an unexpected little walk turned into another opportunity for Aunty to look, look and kachak!

Aunty: Since the car has broken down and I'm already walking, might as well say hello to the MRT tracks!

MRT Track: Hello, Aunty! What brings you here?

Aunty: My superior's car broke down lah! Otherwise, where got chance to visit you?

Sometimes an unexpected detour gives us the opportunity to notice things we would otherwise pass without a second glance.

Have You Ever Stopped to Look?

Aunty: Hello, MRT track! So many people travel by MRT every day, but how many actually stop to look at you?

MRT Track: Aiyoh, Aunty! Everybody is too busy rushing somewhere!

Aunty: Never mind lah. Today I give you some attention!

We often take the MRT for granted, concentrating on getting from one station to another. But sometimes, it's worth slowing down and taking a closer look at the familiar structures around us.

We have so many things to be thankful for, yet we often overlook them in our daily lives.

It's time to slow down, take a good look around and appreciate the beauty in the ordinary things we see every day.

Train + Track = Full Package!

Aunty: Hello, Mr Track! Today you brought your partner along, ah?

MRT Track: Of course lah! Without me, how is the train going to travel?

Train: OI! Without me, you're just standing here all day!

Aunty: Aiyoh! Both of you equally important lah! Don't argue!

The train, the elevated track and the supporting pillars all work together to keep our daily journeys moving. We may hardly notice them, but each has an important job to do.

Brothers Working Leg in Leg!

Aunty: Hello, brothers! Working hand in hand, ah? Or should I say leg in leg?

Track No. 1: Leg in leg lah, Aunty! Where got hands?

Track No. 2: And don't forget our hardworking legs underneath!

Aunty: Aiyoh! So many legs, yet nobody going anywhere!

Two elevated MRT structures standing side by side, each supported by sturdy concrete pillars. Day after day, they quietly carry the trains above while life goes on beneath them.

Nobody claps for them, hor?

Living in Harmony!

Aunty: Hello! We walk here, you run up there, and the cars drive over there!

MRT Train: Good arrangement, Aunty! Everybody has their own space!

Cars: OI! Don't forget about us down here!

Aunty: Aiyoh! Everybody got a place lah! No need to quarrel!

Above us, the MRT tracks stretch into the distance, while pedestrians and motorists continue their journeys below. Different ways of travelling, all sharing the same neighbourhood in harmony.

A Little Path, A Big Thank You!

Aunty: Hello, footpath! So glad you're here!

Footpath: Why so thankful, Aunty? I'm just doing my job!

Aunty: Aiyoh! Without you, where would I walk safely beside this busy road?

Footpath: Then watch your step and enjoy your walk!

I was genuinely thankful for this proper footpath, which allowed us to continue comfortably towards Bishan MRT station.

We often overlook such simple conveniences until we find ourselves needing them. Today, this humble little path certainly earned my appreciation.

A Little Green in a Concrete Jungle

Aunty: Hello, Mr Depot! Sorry hor, today you're not my main attraction.

Greenery: Then what caught your eye, Aunty?

Aunty: You lah! I'm wondering how much longer we'll get to enjoy sights like this.

As Singapore continues to develop, more green spaces seem to be giving way to the concrete jungle. I couldn't help stopping to appreciate this peaceful patch of greenery while it was still here.

Little Things, Big Appreciation

What started as an unexpected walk to Bishan MRT became a chance to notice the little things we often take for granted — the railway tracks, the safe footpaths and even a simple patch of greenery.

Sometimes, we don't need to travel far to find something worth appreciating. We just need to slow down, look around and be thankful for what's already there.

Until my feet wander again!