Monthly Archives: May 2011

My Village: Relish

Been hearing so much about this restaurant but I’ve never been. Well finally we explored it. It has a kind of fusion menu. I had the Japanese burger which is like a mix of curry rice and a burger. A … Continue reading

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Suri Cruise Skips in the Sand in Heels

Only Suri Cruise can skip in the sand in heels. Even if you asked me now, I couldn’t do it. I worry about her ankles, but I must admit that I am mesmerized by this celebrity tot. Loving that pink … Continue reading

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View from the Car Window: The Drive from Serangoon to Balestier

Cool watery skies. Love it. The lone shocking pink shophouse adds a splash of interesting. A bit of history. The National Aerated Water Company was founded in 1929. The company introduced Sinalco which happens to be my mum’s favourite drink. … Continue reading

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Yann Martel: The Literate Leader

[youtube]YDQs9YljpMg[/youtube] This video made me wonder what PM Lee is reading. Or all our ministers for that fact. That would be a fascinating revelation. Some people felt that Yann Martel was being pretentious, but I think he had every right … Continue reading

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Little India’s Mustafa: Snack Paradise

You must visit the grocery section at Mustafa. This was was a smaller section at the newer part of Mustafa with the parking lots. There’s also the full supermarket with fruits and vegetables which we didn’t explore this time. It’s … Continue reading

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Things you don’t see/hear in Singapore & visitor from Boston, Jim’s Observations (via Expat Bostonians)

Fascinating post by Crystal that I had to reblog. I love seeing Singapore, from a different perspective. My friend Jim recently wrote about his trip to Singapore, and he noted that he rarely if ever heard police sirens.  Which got … Continue reading

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Plaza Singapura: Hot Dogs at the Bratwurst Shop

If you care for a real hot dog for lunch, then I would suggest this place at the basement of Plaza Singapura. The hot dogs will leave you stuffed and they have all the sauces too. The owners seem to … Continue reading

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Plaza Singapura: Collectible Toy Art

I absolutely loathe shopping at the malls, but I do like looking at art and in this case it was collectible toys. It really is an art form and one of the shops even had a little museum section within. … Continue reading

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Plaza Singapura: The Society Cafe

Didn’t want to stop here as it looked completely empty and I wondered if the coffee was any good. In the end I am glad I stopped to try it. The coffee was so much better than Starbucks and was … Continue reading

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Save the World’s Saddest Dolphins – ACRES needs your help (27 May 2011)

Maybe I am reading too much into her facial expressions and I am biased with my thinking that the mainstream media is biased. But I can’t help it. The newscaster’s scrunched up face while reporting the news about the dolphins … Continue reading

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Plaza Singapura: The Perfectly Placed Tree

Seeing a lush tree in the midst of a concrete mall is just the best thing. Keeps me sane.

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Nex: Piniata and Dog with a Bone

Never seen a real piniata before. Only on TV. This was at a shop on the 4th level at Nex where they sell all kinds of party stuff and board games. I even spotted an electronic Pictionary. I do love … Continue reading

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Tree Pruners

Saw branches falling down from high up. They work in the blazing hot sun and in precarious situations. Not a job for someone with vertigo. These transient workers are the ones who keep Singapore looking like a finely groomed garden.

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Katong Laksa at Ceylon Road

Didn’t enjoy the laksa, although Katong laksa is supposed to be famous. Found it insipid and it just can’t compare to my favourite claypot laksa which is known as Depot Road laksa (located at Alexandra Village). Just pales in comparison. … Continue reading

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Paris, Prince and Blanket Jackson

Paris is a real beauty and Blanket looks the most like Michael. He’s a cutie pie. More photos at Celebrity Baby Scoop where these great shots are from. Here are more photos at the Daily Mail, showing that Michael’ kids … Continue reading

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Shiloh Jolie-Pitt is a Mini Brad

This little cutie is really a mini Brad Pitt. I can’t resist checking up on the latest photos of this gorgeous family. More photos of all the kids, except the twins, and at Celebrity Baby Scoop.

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My Favourite Writers and Books

Thanks so much to blogger whatsaysyou, who asked me about my favourite authors in the comments. I just loved the question and thought I’d put it in a post. Here’s what comes to mind right away: Yann Martel (The Life … Continue reading

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Nex Serangoon: Polar Bear & Freshness Burger

(Update 25 June 2011: recently I saw the whole place boarded up – hope Freshness Burger is not closed permanently. Might be due to the steep pricing) Love imaginative ads. This one of the Polar Bear ‘breaking through’ at Serangoon … Continue reading

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Books: Timequake by Kurt Vonnegut

I always enjoy a Kurt Vonnegut book. I guess you would classify them as Science-fiction although I never thought of them as such. The language is deceptively simple but the ideas are always deeply profound. I just adore Vonngut’s wit … Continue reading

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Books: Sybil

Back when I was a kid a miniseries I watched on TV about a little girl left me unable to sleep for weeks. The child was so abused by her mother that 15 other personalities emerged as a survival mechanism. … Continue reading

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Geylang: Beancurd

The soya beancurd was yummy, but I had a rude shock when I bit into the yu tiao (crullers which are deep fried dough) and oil squirted into my mouth. Uggh. It was probably made in the morning and left … Continue reading

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Borders at Parkway Parade: Greeting Cards

So pretty. But a nice card with an attractive picture and a meaningful verse within, which used to cost about S$3 now costs at least about S$6.

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