Singapore Actually

Happy Year of the Horse

Posted on January 31, 2014 by bookjunkie

Another glimpse of the magnificent horse at Chinatown.

It’s been cool but today clear skies reigned and it was hard to keep my eyes open in the sun’s glare. So bring out your sunglasses if you’re visiting Singapore.

Posted in Singapore Living | Tagged CNY, horse, Singapore | 2 Comments

Chinese New Year at Takashimaya

Posted on January 29, 2014 by bookjunkie

The annual fair that we usually check out at the Takashimaya basement end today. You can get huge ang pow packets there.

Posted in Singapore Living | Tagged CNY | 3 Comments

Year of the Horse at My Village

Posted on January 28, 2014 by bookjunkie

Have always felt the decorations at My Village in Serangoon Gardens to be particularly charming.

Posted in Singapore Living | Tagged 2014, CNY, Daily Photo, decorations, mall, My Village, Singapore | Leave a comment

Total Opposite of a Social Butterfly

Posted on January 28, 2014 by bookjunkie

I don’t like bumping into people from my ‘past lives’ (when you’re old enough you will have this). This imp’s blog post reminded me of it and thank goodness I’m not such a misfit after all. There are people with similar inclinations.

When I was in my twenties and earlier I loved people…I loved everyone. Now….I often say I don’t like people. Well more accurately not all people (just the arrogant bullying ones) but I have empathy for people especially the humble ones in bad situations.

What I dread most in engaging in small talk with and being interrogated about my life by nosey parkers (who don’t really truly care about me as they are not always in my life but seem to relish the gossip).

I live in fear of bumping into people I just don’t want to see.

I sound mean but that’s just the honest truth.

But strangely I enjoy interactions with fellow bloggers/writers as then you connect about things that feed your soul…not winning at the rat race, titles, money and other so called material superficial things valued by society (sadly especially Singapore society).

Posted in Midlife Musings | Tagged aging, dislike, feelings, Life, older, people, personal, social anxiety | 4 Comments

There’s Nothing More Precious then a Talking Toddler

Posted on January 27, 2014 by bookjunkie

Yes I often gush about my nieces because they are so gush worthy (I’m sure every aunt or uncle feels the same). Just wish I could stay in the moment for longer. In the moment of their pure innocence. I often feel down about life, but time with them is gold. I just feel beyond fortunate for every second with them, and I don’t want to forget it (in case I have amnesia or something).

Posted in Midlife Musings, White as Milk | Tagged family, love, niceces, toddlers | Leave a comment

Craving for Char Kway Teow at the new Tangs basement

Posted on January 27, 2014 by bookjunkie

Even though I had to queue it was nice to have a plate of fried Kway Teow that was freshly made in an air conditioned place.

The new Tangs food hall is very attractive and you can get Bodum double walled glasses plus other pretty kitchen stuff here.

Posted in Food in Singapore | 4 Comments

Krispy Kreme in Singapore

Posted on January 27, 2014 by bookjunkie

Krispy Kreme has been open for some time, but I was a bit tardy in writing about it. Guess it was because I found it not as good as what I had in Hong Kong. Not as fresh, too sweet and a tad soggy in comparison. Also in Hong Kong the cafe was much larger with more seats. But looking at the pictures makes me crave for donuts. I’m weak.

Here are the pictures of the long but fast moving queues at Tangs. I preferred the chocolate custard filled donut to the plain glazed one. And to be perfectly honest I’d rather have those simple local sugar donuts from the Singapore bakeries.

Posted in Food in Singapore | Tagged dessert, donuts, snack, Tangs | 5 Comments

Dessert & Dumplings at Paradise Dynasty

Posted on January 27, 2014 by bookjunkie

Yummy dumplings and the lovely banana souffle dessert are what I must have at Paradise Dynasty. Service could be vastly improved at the Westgate Branch (level 2) which we went to recently but I won’t fault the food quality.

Posted in Food in Singapore | Tagged dining, dumplings, Singapore, Westgate Mall | 2 Comments

Jewel Coffee at Rangoon Road

Posted on January 20, 2014 by bookjunkie

Finally visited Jewel Coffee at Rangoon Road and was surprised to find another famous coffee joint next to it – Liberty Coffee. Had a relaxing time at Jewel as it was spacious and not crowded with very polite people at the counter. My partner likes the smooth milky coffee here but I prefer mine with a stronger espresso base.