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Monthly Archives: May 2011
Clementi Mall: My Directory Picks
When I find myself in a new mall, I don’t expect much, just a repeat of the same old shops and food outlets. So I do get excited when I spot something different. Ok 2 things – Baskin Robbins and … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Baskin Robbins, Burger King, Clementi Mall, culture, design, directory, dizzy, Entertainment, Food, level, library, Life, Living, Long John Silvers, mall, new, opening, personal, photography, photos, popular, shopping, shops, Singapore, subway, The Good Things, travel
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AMG on Expat life: Why I chose Singapore?
[youtube]JNb2tEZ_WLo[/youtube] A young lady from Eastern Europe tells us why she chose to come to Singapore. Just to add another perspective to things. She has a YouTube channel called AngMoGirl and she blogs too. I do like her accent.
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Ang Moh, expat, girl, immigrate, Singapore, woman, work, working
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Clementi Mall Opening: Raining like Crazy
The rain came down, hard. After the rain. More of the rain. I get grouchy when my shoes get soaked in huge unavoidable puddles. I don’t mind the rest of me getting wet. And I do like the cooling down … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Clear, Clementi Mall, Life, Living, mall, nature, opening, personal, photography, photos, rain, shopping, Singapore, travel, weather
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Lorong 29 Geylang: Hokkien Mee
May not look very appetising, but it is. It’s straight out of the wok. Flavourful, but definitely artery clogging. I always try not to eat the pieces of lard, but some of my friends love them. The smallest portion is … Continue reading
Greenbegger Supermarket
What an unusual name for this supermarket which is right smack in the middle of Geylang. Specifically 527 Geylang Road. I do like green bean soup. It’s a kind of pea actually. This is what they use to make it. … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged culture, Food, Geylang, Greenbegger, Life, Living, personal, photography, photos, shopping, Singapore, supermarket, travel
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Pink and Blue: Meng Yew Hotel in Geylang
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, beautiful, beauty, blue, culture, Geylang, Life, Living, Meng Yew Hotel, old, personal, photography, photos, pink, pretty, Singapore, Traditional, travel
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Evil Bunny Videos: Funny Singapore Cartoons (Satire)
Brilliant satire and I wish there was more. [youtube]14tPmbq1WGE[/youtube] For me nothing beats Singlish when it comes to humour. [youtube]wMszYyoUJHE[/youtube] This one is a classic – touched on the choping seats with tissue packets situation. [youtube]bPTC-KdJeGs[/youtube] And this one makes … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged 2011, chope, comedy, culture, food court, funny, hawker centre, humour, Life, Living, Malay, music, NS, people, reserve, seats, Singapore, Singaporean, Singaporeans, Singlish, song, tissue packets
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Fined for Sucking on a Sweet on the MRT
[youtube]IHLE5-2tAXk[/youtube] Just an instance of how enforcement of the law is too stringent and does not look at intent. A bit crazy that you can’t have something if you’re suffering from nausea or a severe sore throat. The main premise … Continue reading
No more Pretzels: Romulus replaces Tom N Tom’s at VivoCity
Romulus used to be Tom N Tom’s a wonderful Korean chain that served freshly made pretzels. The pretzels were the best thing about the chain. I am disappointed to see Tom N Tom’s go. I wonder why they could not … Continue reading
China: Jilted Bride Attempts to Leap from Building
I hope the Chinese authorities treat her with compassion. The poor girl looks utterly distraught. The pain must have overwhelmed her in that moment. You can read the full article at the Daily Mail. Even more shocking, when you watch … Continue reading
Red Rocket at Vivo
I adore the bright red rocket at VivoCity. The unique art installations and thoughtful curvy design, sets this mall apart from others. The red rocket has a name – GoGo and is by Dutch artist, Marc Ruygrok. It’s quite a … Continue reading
My Favourite Nasi Briyani: Yakader
So far this is my absolute top choice for briyani. A hot and stuffy area at Tekka Market in Little India. It’s totally worth enduring the heat. Most people go for the famous Alauddin, but I prefer Yakader. The rice … Continue reading
Survival of the Fittest
[youtube]rAj5km-2-es[/youtube] I know there are many people against any kind of Welfare System, but I am not one of them. This was a question and answer between MM Lee and the union during the downturn. The part that disturbed me … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged discrimination, downturn, Indians, jobs, Lee Kuan Yew, Malay, Malays, MM Lee, retrenchment, SATS, Singapore, unfair, union, welfare, work
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Video: The Queen and her Grandchildren
Beatrice was really cute. The Queen seems less awkward with the children than I imagined she would be. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cGljxzbz0s]
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged Beatrice, family, Prince William, princess, Queen, Royal
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Video: Infant Prince Harry and little Prince William
This was too cute not to post: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPJQvQX7X9I] Harry was such a sweet little baby.
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged cousins, Harry, Prince, Princess Diana, Queen, Royal Family, William, Zara
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Tea Dot at Tampines: Lemon Cupcake & Earl Grey Tea
The lemon cupcake with vanilla icing was pretty nice and moist. Earl Grey is my favourite tea.
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged earl grey tea, Food, lemon cupcake, Life, Living, mall, personal, photography, photos, Singapore, Tampines 1, tea, tea dot, travel
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Malay Cuisine at Geylang Serai Market
Have been hankering for Malay style Mee Goreng. Not Indian style with loads of egg and colouring or Chinese style which has seafood and loads of ingredients, but the original mee goreng that I used to get in school. Simple … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged culture, design, Food, Geylang Serai, goreng pisang, hawker, Life, Living, Malay, market, mee goreng, Nasi Padang, noodles, personal, photography, photos, rice, Singapore, stalls, travel
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More Excuses for Just Plain Discrimination
[youtube]qke8yDBYugs[/youtube] Saw this posted on twitter by blogger Kirsten, and I just had to post the video. All these excuses make me feel so embarrassed and ashamed that a whole segment of our population is being discriminated against. What else … Continue reading
Katsu Don: Liang Court
Liang Court basement, has some of the best Japanese food. The thing about Japanese food is not only is it always tasty, the presentation is so appealing. The pickles were a nice touch. Just yum. Deep fried pork cutlets and … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Food, japanese, Katsu Don, Life, Living, personal, photography, photos, rice, Singapore, travel
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How China Trains it’s Kids to Become Olympic Champions
I would say torture rather than training. A 5 year old child made to live in a boarding school just to satisfy the dreams of his or her parents. Seems so cruel to me. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnxR1lLrkPg] Didn’t think I’d find a … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society
Tagged atheletes, child, children, China, cruel, disturbing, gymnast, pressure, society, torture, training, Video
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