Monthly Archives: June 2011

For Architectural Eye Candy, Head to Ann Siang Hill

Posted on June 14, 2011 by bookjunkie

I don’t know much about architecture, but I do know what appeals to me and what is just plain ugly. I am glad to report that the buildings at the Ann Siang Hill, Club Street area are utterly gorgeous. Little … Continue reading →

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Prettiest Italian Restaurant in Singapore: Cugini at Club Street

Posted on June 14, 2011 by bookjunkie

This was one of the prettiest restaurants I’ve dined at. The turqoise on white combination was perfect.  The decor transported me to some European holiday isle. The food’s not bad either. The grilled chicken pizza. I am sure this was … Continue reading →

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Pretty Tiles and Thoughts of an Old Fogie

Posted on June 14, 2011 by bookjunkie

As we were walking around Club Street and Ann Siang Hill, towards our lunch destination, the pretty tile designs on the walls called out to me. The prettiest ones I saw looked like they have been here since the seventies. … Continue reading →

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Tom Hanks in Singapore

Posted on June 12, 2011 by bookjunkie

I love Tom Hanks and I still think he should have won an Oscar for Castaway. He practically carried the whole movie, gosh darn it. I wish the reporters would have asked more intelligent questions and not repeat the same … Continue reading →

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Hobby Stores around Hong Lim Market (Upper Cross Street)

Posted on June 12, 2011 by bookjunkie

Hong Lim Market and it’s surrounding area is interesting. It was my first time seeing hobby stores that sold model planes for adults. Misa Travel is here too, if you need to pick up your tickets after booking your holiday … Continue reading →

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The Newly Renovated Hong Lim Market

Posted on June 12, 2011 by bookjunkie

I must say the ventilation has improved and the floor tiles have been changed. It doesn’t feel as squeezy as it used to. I hear that the curry chicken noodles here and the char kway teow are famous. I actually … Continue reading →

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My Second Visit to the Marina Barrage

Posted on June 11, 2011 by bookjunkie

It was much nicer this time as the weather was cooler. Totally overcast and there was a little bit of drizzle. Not many people flying kites though. Also we explored the cafe which had a nice view of the water. … Continue reading →

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Abuse of Elderly Patient at Singapore Nursing Home

Posted on June 10, 2011 by bookjunkie

This just makes me so sad. It’s just horrible to see how the poor elderly lady was abused. This was captured on camera but there may have been worse cases that went unrecorded and that gives me the shivers. I … Continue reading →

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The Gosselin Kids: It’s a Hood Lex

Posted on June 9, 2011 by bookjunkie

I haven’t seen this show in the longest time. Used to like it when it was Jon & Kate plus 8 but never liked seeing Jon being verbally abused. The kids are so grown up now. There’s the cutest conversation … Continue reading →

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Tan Kin Lian – Will Donate More than Half His Pay to Help the Needy

Posted on June 8, 2011 by bookjunkie

So far Tan Kin Lian looks like the most promising candidate to me. I think that to donate more than half the Presidential pay, if elected, is a good call indeed. Especially to people who fall through the cracks in … Continue reading →

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#82. Singapore Sunsets

Posted on June 7, 2011 by bookjunkie

The sunsets in Singapore seem to happen in the blink of an eye. The sky goes from blue tinged with yellow, to blue tinged with pink and then it’s all just a deep blue. You’ll miss it if you don’t … Continue reading →

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Healthy and Vegetarian: Freshness Tofu Burger

Posted on June 7, 2011 by bookjunkie

This was surprisingly not bad. Real Silky Tofu was used, plus creamy avacado, lettuce and tomato. I would say a good healthy option, especially if you’re vegetarian. I guess this would be vegan too? Of course there are the usual … Continue reading →

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The Crowds Throng to VivoCity for the Great Singapore Sale

Posted on June 6, 2011 by bookjunkie

I don’t really get the Great Singapore Sale. We have sales all the time, but it never feels like real genuine discount like what I experience when I buy stuff overseas in Australia and the US. Anyone had good deals … Continue reading →

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Tanglin Mall Floods

Posted on June 5, 2011 by bookjunkie

Unbelievable! This is one of my favourite malls too. There has been heavy rain before, but this mall has never flooded. Pretty shocking footage where it looks like it’s raining inside the mall. [youtube]nBk_zXvVuXo[/youtube] [youtube]QqDEyQdytmc[/youtube] I know it’s been raining … Continue reading →

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The Orchard Road Weekend Crowd

Posted on June 5, 2011 by bookjunkie

It’s always a human crush especially since it’s the school holidays and the weekend, plus the thing they call the Great Singapore Sale.

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Tom Hanks Spoofs Toddlers & Tiaras on Jimmy Kimmel

Posted on June 3, 2011 by bookjunkie

This is 3 months old, but I just watched it and it’s hilarious. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPLWKBWkn3s] Not very absurd if you watch the actual thing. Quite horrifying that it’s not a stretch what’s happening out there. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-fph6VRfC4] All I can think of … Continue reading →

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The Shaytards Story on Forbes, Coopertard & their Aunt in Singapore

Posted on June 3, 2011 by bookjunkie

I haven’t blogged about the Shaytards in a while, but Coopertard is one of my favourites. He doesn’t appear very often, but when he does he’s a riot. He’s the cousin who’s the same age as Babytard and they have … Continue reading →

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Architecture: White Chinese Temple

Posted on June 3, 2011 by bookjunkie

Am not sure if this is a Taoist or Buddhist temple that I saw along Bukit Merah Road. I just thought – what a striking white, framed by the trees. I am assuming this is a temple. I am not … Continue reading →

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Angelina Jolie Looks Stunning in Red Gown

Posted on June 2, 2011 by bookjunkie

I am usually not into fashion, but I do know what I like. I think Jolie looks absolutely stunning in this red flowy gown by Jenny Packham. I think it flatters her figure, although she’s really skinny here. This was … Continue reading →

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World’s Best Laksa (Claypot Laksa at Alexandra Village Food Centre)

Posted on June 2, 2011 by bookjunkie

The world’s best laksa is back at the Alexandra Village Food Centre. After the hawker centre was closed for renovation it was temporarily located at the coffeeshop in the next block. Anyway my claim that this is the world’s best, … Continue reading →

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Air-conditioning Down at RWS: Karma for not Freeing the Dolphins?

Posted on June 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

[youtube]r40Lb4Q0V6c[/youtube] Really seems like too much of a coincidence huh? Some days, I just want to believe in Karma, but most days I see good things happening to people who do bad things and vice versa. Here’s the story about … Continue reading →

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