Monthly Archives: May 2010

Singapore 28th in Quality of Living Survey 2010

Mercer’s Quality of Living Rankings for 2010 are out and Singapore tops Asian cities which is not surprising as the top thing that comes to my mind is that we have a very low crime rate and this survey applies … Continue reading

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Image of Orchard Road in 1900s

It blows my mind that this was Orchard Road. It used to have nutmeg orchards and pepper farms and I guess that’s how it got the name. Today it’s our shopping belt and filled with luxury shops flocked by both … Continue reading

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Singapore on World Top 10 Lists

I was curious to see if our tiny island would feature among any of the top 10 lists on Listverse (a fabulous website with all kinds of top 10 lists….and I do love lists) We’re numero uno for the Top … Continue reading

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Smoking Toddler Ardi Rizal

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4c_wI6kQyE&feature=popt00us00] I’m posting a follow-up about the story of the 2 year old smoking baby who has touched many hearts.  He is just the cutest little boy ever. It seems that the government is intervening now, but I wonder how … Continue reading

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#27. Chinese Dough Fritters

Ask for butterfly wings and you’ll get this delightful chinese sweet pastry. Don’t you agree that it’s shaped like a butterfly? It’s dough thats deep-fried and sprinkled with sesame seeds. Believe me it’s deep-fried and oily, but oh so chewy … Continue reading

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Chinatown – Eyebrow Embroidery and Size XXXXXXXL

As I was walking by this store I just had to snap a photo of a hideous black embroidered blouse. This is what is known in Singlish as clothes that are ‘Obiang’. Pronounced ‘Oh-be-yang’ it’s what we would never be … Continue reading

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Horn Combs and Feng Shui Masters

I walked around the air-conditioned Handicraft Centre in Chinatown during the weekend. It was good to beat the heat outside and Chinatown is never boring. There is always something quirky and old school, that catches my eye. I spotted a … Continue reading

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Charming Architecture at Joo Chiat

I adore the buildings at this corner of Joo Chiat, an area in the East of Singapore.  The striking red building houses a museum while the tudor style white and black one houses a quaint restaurant.  They are reminiscent of … Continue reading

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Mandarin Gallery and its Crazy Prices

The designer T-shirts at Bathing Ape (Japanese brand) cost a whopping $119 Singapore dollars. I wouldn’t pay more than $25 Singapore dollars for a T-shirt so this is exorbitant to me. Some may call me cheap, but I think a … Continue reading

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Modern Facade of the New Mandarin Gallery

The new luxury place called Mandarin/Gallery is just in front of the hotel called Mandarin Orchard. I prefer old buildings, but I have to admit this place looks very sophisticated and quite different from the other malls. When we popped … Continue reading

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Terra Plana at the Mandarin Gallery

This is the first time I’ve seen or heard of a Terra Plana Store. It seems that it’s the first store in Asia. The quirky ads caught my attention. The display ad in the front of the store claims the … Continue reading

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Art at the Mandarin Gallery

This was my first time at the Mandarin Gallery. It’s the newest super luxury shopping spot in town. Having empty pockets, I can’t afford a single thing here, but it was interesting to have a look around. The art at … Continue reading

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#26. Curry Puffs

We have the best snacks ever and one unique to Singapore (Malaysia too) is the curry puff. It’s a pastry filled with chicken curry and deep fried. The curry puffs in the photos are my aunt’s creations and made with … Continue reading

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Pretty in Pink Cupcakes

I am so lucky. My Aunt made some gorgeous cupcakes again. This time for our ‘Think Pink’ party where everyone wore pink. I love the butter cupcakes with the pretty pink icing and greedily devoured two of them in one … Continue reading

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Skinny Snowman

VivoCity seems a mall that’s different from the others in town, because it’s by the sea. We get a great view of the island of Sentosa from across VivoCity, and there are wooden plank layed platforms for viewing the boats … Continue reading

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Happy Vesak Day

Tomorrow is Vesak Day, a holy day for my Buddhists friends in Singapore. It’s a public holiday and a long weekend for everyone here. I want to wish my friend E who is overseas, A Happy Vesak Day. I wonder … Continue reading

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Shocking Video of Indonesian Toddler Smoking

I have no words. Michael K of Dlisted says it best. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCUAkIGrQFw] Ok I couldn’t keep quiet.  This is so so wrong, but I can’t help but find this chubby, bossy little boy so cute. His father should be hauled away for … Continue reading

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#25. Hot & Spicy Bliss

I’ve been eating spicy food since I was a toddler, so I’ve truly honed the skill. If I’ve been away from Asia for more than a week, I start to feel that the food is bland without all that spice. … Continue reading

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Affordable Books at the Flea Market

You can get a book at just $12 Singapore dollars at the Flea Market I talked about in my older post. Usually books cost almost double that at the big bookstores. I wonder how the friendly girl who runs the … Continue reading

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A Quiet Mall for Coffee, Sandwiches and Sushi

It’s great that Tully’s and Quiznos are now in Singapore, although I am sure there are many American brands that sadly haven’t reached our shoes yet. The ice latte’s at Tully have knocked my previous favourite from Starbucks to second … Continue reading

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#24. It’s Safe to Walk the Streets at Night

The feelings of being safe here, I take for granted, till I venture elsewhere and realize how good I have it back home. I am glad that gun ownership is not allowed. It think that is by far one of … Continue reading

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BP Oil Spill – Hair to the Rescue?

Sometimes I feel compelled to blog about certain things happening in our world right now, that affect all of us. Today’s news is tomorrow’s history after all and we’re watching events transpire. When my partner first told me that hair … Continue reading

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