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Monthly Archives: April 2011
Singapore Coolness Featured in the Telegraph made me think of the Income Gap
Full article titled, Singapore: from old colonial to new cool and you can read it here. It’s all very lovely. Singapore is beautiful. Gorgeous architecture, the works. I feel proud when we are featured and lauded in the international press. … Continue reading
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Tagged income gap, Life, Living, poor, rich, Singapore, Singaporeans, society, worries, worry
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When the Words Get Stuck
I wish I could express myself better. I would make the worst lawyer or debater. I just know from my gut instinct what is right, but I am unable to clearly argue my position. I stammer and stutter. It’s not … Continue reading
East Coast Beach on a Super Hot Day
I have countless photos of trees. Love em. One of our many ‘do not’ signs. I can’t ride a bike, so this looks like a good way to travel to me. Like the shade factor too. Love the yellow of … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Beach, carriage, Coconut Trees, culture, cycle, East Coast Beach, Entertainment, green, hot, Life, Living, nature, people, personal, photography, photos, pretty, Singapore, surf, travel, trees, weather
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Elections 2011: Potentially 208 Contesting including the Lovely Nicole Rebecca Seah
I hope I’m not boring you on this blog. I think till May 7th at least I will be consumed by the Elections as it only comes once in 5 years. The news is also filled with mainly Election related … Continue reading
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Tagged care, compassion, intelligence, Nicole Seah, people, Singapore, Vincent Wijeysingha
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Facebook Co-Founder likes Singapore
{via The Straits Times} I just wonder how exactly the arrival of talents like Eduardo Saverin translates into jobs for citizens. Would be great if someone did a detailed study. Maybe then Singaporeans might be more convinced when the government … Continue reading
A New Low?: Masked People Sleeping on the MRT
First they pretended to sleep so that they did not have to give up their seat to the elderly or less able. Now they use sleeping masks. It’s just crazy. {via The Straits Times}
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Tagged bad, behaviour, ingracious, masked commuters, MRT, rude, society
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See Dr Chee Dance, & you don’t need a Big Budget for a Fun Event
I am an introvert and totally not a party person, but when I saw this video on YouTube it brought a smile to my face. It was quite heartwarming to see a party with a kampong theme. I have never … Continue reading
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Tagged cheap, Chee Soon Juan, companies, Dinner & Dance, Dr Chee Soon Juan, good old days, kampong, kampung, office, parties, simple, Singapore, theme, Vincent Wijeysingha, work, workplace
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Photos & Videos: 3 year old Babytard (the baby on his CD) finally meets James Blunt
Update: 14 July 2011 My 2 favourite people in one eco friendly video. I have so much respect for famous people who remain so down to earth. I have always been a fan of James Blunt’s music, but now I … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged babytard, Babytard met James Blunt, beautiful, British, CD Cover, concert, culture, cute, Entertainment, exciting, family, happiness, humble, Idaho, James Blunt, Life, Living, meets, musician, nice, photo, photos, princesstard, Shay Butler, shaycarl, Shaytards, Singapore, some kind of trouble, sweet, Video, videos, YouTube
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Exploring Club Street and Ann Siang Hill
When you think Singapore you don’t normally imagine quiet, calm or serene. That’s why I love to seek these places out. Places like Club Street and Ann Siang Hill. You don’t need to spend a cent. Just walk the streets … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged adventures, Ann Siang Hill, Architecture, Art, beautiful, beauty, calm, City, club street, culture, decor, design, Entertainment, exploring, Food, Life, Living, lovely, personal, photography, photos, pretty, quaint, quiet, serene, shopping, shops, Singapore, travel
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Servant Leaders?
I’m sure that most people like me were skeptical when the PM implored that his team should not lord it over the people and reminded them that they were servants to the people. I was shocked, delighted and then skeptical … Continue reading
Uniquely Singapore Trees
I just can’t imagine Singapore without our trees. It’s one thing I never take for granted. This wintry tree seems like it belongs somewhere colder, but this was right on our Tiny Island at the former Turf Club. Saw this … Continue reading
Kenneth Jeyaretnam on a Crowded Bus
{via GE2011media} Boy I wouldn’t like to be in a sardine packed bus like that, but it’s quite refreshing to see a candidate on it.
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Tagged bus, crowded, interesting, Kenneth Jeyaretnam, public, transport
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Adorable Little Boy Wants to Try a Leg Wax
If you watch this in the office, you need to turn the volume down. Don’t think this little cutie will ever let curiosity get the better of him again. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUL7MNNEr5w] This is something all men should try, so they can … Continue reading
Exploring Holland Village (Part 2 of 2)
I like walking through the old shopping centre at Holland Village and the base of which is Cold Storage which seems to have been here forever. I recall coming here when I was in Junior College, a lifetime ago. I … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged adventures, Architecture, Art, beautiful, beauty, craft, culture, decor, design, exploring, Holland Village, Life, Living, Nostalgia, old, personal, photography, photos, pretty, shopping, shops, Singapore, travel, women
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Uniquely Singapore: Homes
Little boxes in the air that most young people can’t afford. Living in super close proximity with not much privacy. These condo units go for at least a million. That’s the cost of a little more space and privacy. More … Continue reading
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Tagged condominiums, condos, cost of living, flats, HDB, high, housing, Life, Living, photography, photos, Singapore, Singaporeans
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Shalimar the Clown by Salman Rushdie
You can read my thoughts about this wonderful book at Tiny Island. An exquisite tragedy.
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Tagged book, books, history, Kashmir, review, Salman Rushdie, Shalimar the Clown, story, tragedy
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Exploring Holland Village (Part 1 of 2)
As we enter Holland Village on another super hot, blue sky day, you can see that construction of the MRT is still going on. I can’t wait for this stop on the yellow line to be ready. There is the … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged adventure, Architecture, beauty, culture, day, exploring, Food, Holland Village, hot, Life, Living, personal, photography, photos, pretty, shopping, Singapore, travel
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What the Heck are all those Hashtags on Twitter?
This whole social media thing has been quite a trip. This post was a result of me seeing #ff on twitter and having no idea what it meant. I guessed that it meant follow or favourite? Not quite. I checked … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing
Tagged #biwinning, #dogspeed, #ff, #nf, #oomf, explained, hashtag, hashtags, meaning, social media, tweet, tweeting, Twitter
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Books: Shalimar the Clown by Salman Rushdie
Shalimar the Clown is a book by Salman Rushdie who won the booker of bookers for Midnight’s Children. This was an almost 400 page book and I took nearly 3 weeks to finish this. Actually I took more than 2 … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, author, beautiful, beauty, book, book review, China, culture, good, India, Indian, intelligent, Kashmir, Life, literature, Living, map, Pakistan, personal, reading, reads, Salman Rushdie, Shalimar the Clown, story, tragedy, Video, writing, YouTube
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What is a Unique Visitor?
When a friend P asked me what how many unique visitors I had, I was embarrassed that I had absolutely no idea. And silly me was too embarrassed to just ask (P if you’re reading this it’s ok if you … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing
Tagged advertising, blog, blogging, learning, marketing, social media, stats, technical, unique visitor, unique visitors, unique visits
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Thankful for Every Blog Comment
Your blog comments are like sweet little notes that I treasure. Over the past year the blog has been adorned with over 3000. I am just so thankful. Comments take time out of a busy day and that’s why they … Continue reading →