Monthly Archives: May 2011

My Village: Relish

Posted on May 31, 2011 by bookjunkie

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

Posted on May 31, 2011 by bookjunkie

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

Posted on May 31, 2011 by bookjunkie

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

Posted on May 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

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 as … Continue reading →

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Little India’s Mustafa: Snack Paradise

Posted on May 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

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)

Posted on May 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

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

Posted on May 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

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

Posted on May 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

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

Posted on May 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

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)

Posted on May 29, 2011 by bookjunkie

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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