Passing O-levels, consuming first ice cream cake: Singaporeans share the happiest day of their lives, Way of life Information

Happiness does not solely come throughout massive moments or instances of grand achievements. 

For some, it is the little issues that stick with them probably the most. 

In a Reddit thread posted to r/askSingapore on May 10, person Jolly_Pin9994 requested Singaporeans to share in regards to the happiest day of their lives. 

While some pointed to main milestones — from the start of their little one to marriage proposals and graduations — a number of highlighted a lot less complicated moments reminiscent of attempting strawberry ice cream cake for the primary time as a baby. 

“It is the only time I ever remember being super happy. Until now, I still get ice cream cakes for my birthday,” shared a person. 

Another recalled biking to the polyclinic because the happiest day of their life. 

“Although it was just [an] eight minute-[ride], I felt so free in the morning sun, and [there weren’t] many people blocking my path,” the person wrote, who added that being wholesome is true wealth.

“I got my referral, went to dabao Ya Kun and bought some groceries and cycled back home again feeling the same awesomeness!”

Beyond these easy moments, just a few commenters additionally mirrored on deeper, private tales which have stayed with them by way of the years — one such story got here from Maryam, a person who recalled the day she obtained her O-level outcomes after retaking the examination. 

According to the 28-year-old, she had determined to retake her O-levels after receiving a D7 grade. Maryam’s instructor “did her best” to assist her in her research and confirmed unwavering assist in her determination.

The instructor would give her sources from previous examinations and continually interact along with her to make sure that she was maintaining. 

In an interview with AsiaOne, Maryam mentioned her instructor additionally inspired her to make clear any questions and egged her on with phrases of encouragement and reward.

“On results day, I went to look for her in the office. The smile on her face is something I can never forget,” she shared on her Reddit put up.

“She saw my results and was so extremely proud that she did little jumps while telling me how proud she was and how much she believed that I could definitely make it. [It was] one of the best days of my life because not even my parents cared about the huge jump in [my] grades.” 

Maryam, who prefers to not share her final identify, informed AsiaOne she obtained a B3 grade after retaking the examination.

Another person pointed to commencement day from college — not due to the tutorial achievement, however due to the shared familial recollections. 

“My dad and brother came and had the biggest smiles. We took lots of photos, a memorable one was where my brother helped with my dad’s tie,” the person wrote. 

“They poured in money and effort into making sure I had a good education throughout the years and perhaps this was a time when they saw it all pay off. We went to eat zi char at Katong after to round off a great day. One of the best memories of our whole family.” 

In 2025, Singapore was ranked the world’s third happiest metropolis, in keeping with the Institute for the Quality of Life’s Happy City Index. 

The record assesses cities throughout six classes, together with residents, governance, atmosphere, economic system, mobility and well being. 

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