Monthly Archives: December 2010

The Skypark (Marina Bay Sands Hotel) – Part 4 of 4

The infinity pool at Sands SkyPark will blow your mind. Even Katy Perry Loved it. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSp7gG7d2mc] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQfyDPAojoo] There were some daring girls leaning close to the edge. I don’t think I would have dared. On another note, don’t you just … Continue reading

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The Skypark (Marina Bay Sands Hotel) – Part 3 of 4

A view of the Marina Barrage area that’s reservoir as well as a leisure park where people can go to fly kites. I will feature that place in another post. Down at the Marina Barrage (Singapore’s 15th reservoir – makes … Continue reading

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The Skypark (Marina Bay Sands Hotel) – Part 2 of 4

Whenever I travel to another country, I tend to always go up the top of something to get a view of the city. Did that at Osaka atop Osaka Tower, and in Paris, looking down from the Eiffel. Why not … Continue reading

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The Skypark (Marina Bay Sands Hotel) – Part 1 of 4

Again, because I took so many photos I need to spilt this post into 4 parts. Part 1 will cover how to get to the Skypark, Part 2 the amazing views of Singapore from the top, Part 3 will cover … Continue reading

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Lunch Buffet at Rise (Marina Bay Sands Hotel) – Part 3 of 3

All of all the sweet things at the dessert counter I was most impressed by the marshmellows. They were a special kind and seemed to be already toasted and coated with a kind of icing sugar. Am not sure how … Continue reading

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Lunch Buffet at Rise (Marina Bay Sands Hotel) – Part 2 of 3

I know the rule everyone knows at buffets is not to fill up on bread, but it’s the one thing I just can’t resist. The breads here looked exceptionally good. Especially with real French salted butter provided. There was the … Continue reading

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Lunch Buffet at Rise (Marina Bay Sands Hotel) – Part 1 of 3

Since I couldn’t resist taking so many photos are usual, I need to split this post into 3 parts. Part 1 will be about the ambience at Rise, Part 2 about the savoury food and Part 3 about the desserts. … Continue reading

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Serenity Now: Relationships, Marriage and the Importance of Having Your Own Space

{Image: Telegraph} Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter have already won my respect for their artistic talents and now they have won me over with their unconventional lifestyle. They have 2 kids and have been together for a decade, but … Continue reading

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Swanky Food Courts in Singapore: Food Opera at ION and Rasapura at Marina Bay Sands

Our parents would have never imagined that one day Singapore would have a swanky version of a hawker centre. Even with the several hawker centres, they are often nostalgic for the little food carts on bicycles that used to go … Continue reading

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Beautiful People Get Away with Murder at Work

{Image: China Smack} My cousin just sent me this article. It’s about the old bias that everyone knows exists at work, but that’s never officially acknowledged. Better looking people who are less qualified can get away with lot of nonsense … Continue reading

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Grocery Shopping at ION

You can probably find stuff at Three Sixty Marketplace that you can’t find at other supermarkets, but it’ll cost you. My aunt came in here once and was shocked at the prices, but marvelled at the goods. Somehow products you’ve … Continue reading

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Top 4 Funniest: Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis

I just had to post these. Zach Galifianakis who shot to fame with The Hangover, is my comedy hero. His comedy seems so natural and effortless. Here are some of my faves from his ‘Funny of Die’ Youtube series. I … Continue reading

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Boxing Day at ION: Inside a Pretty Purple Christmas Tree

ION was not at all crowded today and just so pretty. The best part is, it was empty. I finally got to go inside the gorgeous ION Christmas Tree, which looks like frosted lily white on the outside and a … Continue reading

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Rolina: Hainanese Curry Puffs at Serangoon Garden Market

The uncle selling the traditional Hainanese style curry puffs is really nice with a genuine smile for customers. It makes me want to buy more even though they curry puffs are expensive at S$1.20 each. The stuffing as well as … Continue reading

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Root Beer Float at Happy Daze

Had a real expensive rootbeer float at Happy Daze, a little neighbourhood open air cafe pub, in Serangoon Gardens that cost S$7.90. The float was a real treat though as I haven’t had one in a long while. But I … Continue reading

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Serangoon Garden Village

A January 2011 update with all my posts about My Village: Cafes Restaurants and More Gorgeous Pink Floral Lanterns at My Village Serangoon Gardens’ My Village Again NTUC Finest My Village in Serangoon Gardens Opens Serangoon Garden Village Another new … Continue reading

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A Glimpse of the Real Singapore

Not all of Singapore is swanky and pristine. There’s also gritty, grimy and authentic in every way. One of the oldest estates is Toa Payoh which is right in the middle of the island. This is one area in Toa … Continue reading

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Mirai Chan: Cutest Little Japanese Girl Ever

Mirai Chan has the most expressive face which is captured by her super talented photographer mum Kawashima Kotori. All images are from Kawashima’s official site and you should check it out. Wish I could read the Japanese characters there. This … Continue reading

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Blogging is Art

This video made me understand why I started blogging and why I love reading blogs. It’s art. It’s a form of art just like painting or poetry is. It might be bold of me to make that statement, because often … Continue reading

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Doesn’t Feel like Christmas

Sigh….no singer’s voice today can match the beauty of Karen’s Carpenter’s alto tone…. It stopped feeling like truly Christmas when I lost my father, so this song reminds me of him. I am not feeling particularly depressed, because B cheered … Continue reading

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Green Pumpkin Japanese Bakery

I just loved the green pumpkin lampshade at this new Japanese Bakery at Nex. I find the little green lampshades so pretty as well. On the official website the tagline is “What colour is a pumpkin? – Green in Japan.” … Continue reading

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Shimbashi Soba (Shokutsu 10) at Nex

Among the little restaurants at Shokutsu10 on the Basement 1 level of Nex, this restaurant called Shimbashi Soba looked appealing with it’s freshly made buckwheat soba. There’s another outlet at Paragon. The Tempura Seiro cost a whopping S$17.80. The side … Continue reading

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