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Peter O'Rourke

@brightnewday

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Canadian citizen

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17

About me

Canadian

Lives in Kyoto

Speaks English, some Japanese

Registration: 02 July 2010

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Peter O'Rourke
brightnewday replied to a thread
14 years ago
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How to make friends in Singapore by °µÍø½ûÇø.com

We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other °µÍø½ûÇøs) when you're living in Singapore :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Singapore?? Thanks ...

Peter O'Rourke

Hi abstractnymph Unfortunately, we/I aren't moving there - only vacations. But it's still important to meet and maybe enjoy dinner or walks with people there. I'm hoping the winter, like February or so. It's a way off, I know. Would like to come ... Read More

Peter O'Rourke
brightnewday replied to a thread
14 years ago
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How to make friends in Singapore by °µÍø½ûÇø.com

We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other °µÍø½ûÇøs) when you're living in Singapore :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Singapore?? Thanks ...

Peter O'Rourke

abstractnymph Hey, that's a good idea! Meet up with some people and then go to meetup.com together. So when I,or my daughter and I are there , can we contact you and go to meetup together? However, my daughter's only 17 and maybe too young for ... Read More

Peter O'Rourke
brightnewday replied to a thread
14 years ago
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Looking for high school age friends by brightnewday

I'm no high schooler myself! But my daughter is. She's 17 and just returned from a school conference in Hong Kong. She's half- Japanese, half-Canadian (I'm Canadian). I've been to Singapore many times on vacations and really like it there. I want ...

Peter O'Rourke

Hi Nothing against her meeting girls and boys together as a group. Not trying to set up a dating situation though. Thanks for writing. Read More

Peter O'Rourke
brightnewday replied to a thread
14 years ago
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How to make friends in Singapore by °µÍø½ûÇø.com

We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other °µÍø½ûÇøs) when you're living in Singapore :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Singapore?? Thanks ...

Peter O'Rourke

Japan is unique - not like anywhere else. Certainly it's polite but true communication is difficult to get, even for those fluent in the language. When I'm outside Japan, I feel like I'm joining the world that's rapidly changing for the future - ... Read More

Peter O'Rourke
brightnewday replied to a thread
14 years ago
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How to make friends in Singapore by °µÍø½ûÇø.com

We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other °µÍø½ûÇøs) when you're living in Singapore :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Singapore?? Thanks ...

Peter O'Rourke

Hmm...Penggotchie, I think maybe you misunderstood. I meant I love Singapore food so much, I can't stop talking about it. Maybe I should have put a smilie after the exclamation mark, just to make it clear I was trying to make a joke about how I'm so ... Read More

Peter O'Rourke
brightnewday replied to a thread
14 years ago
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How to make friends in Singapore by °µÍø½ûÇø.com

We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other °µÍø½ûÇøs) when you're living in Singapore :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Singapore?? Thanks ...

Peter O'Rourke

I don't have to make an effort to talk about Singapore food. You have to make me STOP talking about it! Read More

Peter O'Rourke
brightnewday replied to a thread
14 years ago
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How to make friends in Singapore by °µÍø½ûÇø.com

We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other °µÍø½ûÇøs) when you're living in Singapore :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Singapore?? Thanks ...

Peter O'Rourke

I guess you have to get used to a very different climate from Scotland but you should enjoy Singapore. To me, Singapore is a beautiful city compared to Japanese cities. I live and teach in Kyoto, which is one of the less bad looking of the cities ... Read More

Peter O'Rourke
brightnewday replied to a thread
14 years ago
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How to make friends in Singapore by °µÍø½ûÇø.com

We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other °µÍø½ûÇøs) when you're living in Singapore :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Singapore?? Thanks ...

Peter O'Rourke

Hi Beppi That's nice to hear! I'm still in Japan, only visit Singapore but wish I could stay longer. I'm one of these people who really likes Singapore and hope my daughter would like it too. What a great place! Of course, I especially want to meet ... Read More

Peter O'Rourke
brightnewday replied to a thread
14 years ago
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Looking for high school age friends by brightnewday

I'm no high schooler myself! But my daughter is. She's 17 and just returned from a school conference in Hong Kong. She's half- Japanese, half-Canadian (I'm Canadian). I've been to Singapore many times on vacations and really like it there. I want ...

Peter O'Rourke

Hi Harper and everybody else too! Write or email me anytime and tell me what you like about (or don't like about) Singapore. I live in Kyoto with my Japanese wife and 17-year-old daughter. Kyoto's a nice city and the people are very polite. But ... Read More

Peter O'Rourke
brightnewday replied to a thread
14 years ago
brightnewday

Looking for high school age friends by brightnewday

I'm no high schooler myself! But my daughter is. She's 17 and just returned from a school conference in Hong Kong. She's half- Japanese, half-Canadian (I'm Canadian). I've been to Singapore many times on vacations and really like it there. I want ...

Peter O'Rourke

Hi Harper My email is casablanca@y2.dion.ne.jp Looking forward to email from Singapore. Thanks. Read More

Peter O'Rourke
brightnewday replied to a thread
14 years ago
brightnewday

Looking for high school age friends by brightnewday

I'm no high schooler myself! But my daughter is. She's 17 and just returned from a school conference in Hong Kong. She's half- Japanese, half-Canadian (I'm Canadian). I've been to Singapore many times on vacations and really like it there. I want ...

Peter O'Rourke

Harper Hi. Yes, please email. I'll tell Amy about you. She's preparing for exams now. Yeah, summer homework for tests in September! That's why I think an August holiday is unlikely. Do you and your friends like Singapore much? Read More

Peter O'Rourke
brightnewday replied to a thread
14 years ago
brightnewday

Looking for high school age friends by brightnewday

I'm no high schooler myself! But my daughter is. She's 17 and just returned from a school conference in Hong Kong. She's half- Japanese, half-Canadian (I'm Canadian). I've been to Singapore many times on vacations and really like it there. I want ...

Peter O'Rourke

Hi Harper Thanks. Sure I hope she can meet you. Do you want to email us? Also do you have Facebook? Maybe she can contact you that way. Are you a girl and are you from Singapore? Read More

Peter O'Rourke
brightnewday replied to a thread
14 years ago
brightnewday

Looking for high school age friends by brightnewday

I'm no high schooler myself! But my daughter is. She's 17 and just returned from a school conference in Hong Kong. She's half- Japanese, half-Canadian (I'm Canadian). I've been to Singapore many times on vacations and really like it there. I want ...

Peter O'Rourke

Hi Harper Thanks for writing. Can you give a little information about yourself that I can pass on to Amy? Then she can write you herself. Where is Toa Payoh? Is it near to Bugis area where we might stay? Thank you for writing! Brightnewday Read More

Peter O'Rourke
brightnewday created a thread
14 years ago

Looking for high school age friends

I'm no high schooler myself! But my daughter is. She's 17 and just returned from a school conference in Hong Kong. She's half- Japanese, half-Canadian (I'm Canadian). I've been to Singapore many times on vacations and really like it there. I want ... Read More

Peter O'Rourke
brightnewday replied to a thread
14 years ago
cynel

New friends? by cynel

Looking for friends in Singapore,have just moved here from South Africa although I am British,over 50 female & would like to meet similar or any age for chats,coffee etc.

Peter O'Rourke

Hi Cynell and others I'm like you Cynell. 18 in my head, maybe 30s in my body, but older than you on the calendar- 64. I like going to Singapore on my own usually, but this time (August or maybe winter) I want to bring my 17 year old daughter. Like ... Read More