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Monthly Archives: October 2011
Pure Vegetarian Meal: Murugan Idli Shop at Syed Alwi Road
If you want pure vegetarian South Indian food, then I would recommend Murugan Idli Shop. I thought their logo of steaming idlis was simple and enticing. It’s a 15 year old chain from Chennai in South India, with 2 outlets … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged branch, Chennai, culture, Food, Life, Little India, Living, Murugan Idli Shop, personal, photography, photos, pure vegetarian, Serangoon Road, Singapore, South Indian, Syed Alwi Road, thosai, travel, uthappam, Vegetarian
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Little India Deepavali Fair 2011 at Birch Road
It was scorching hot, but we decided to take a quick look at the fair. Deepavali decorations. Fresh coconuts. Punjabi suits, kurtas and Indian style clothes for kids. Just across the road is Mustapha. The fair is located just across … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 2011, coconuts, decorations, Deepavali, Deepavali Fair, festival, Life, Little India, Living, photography, photos, punjabi suits, Singapore, travel
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Old Architecture at Little India
Old white shophouses with red roofs are so pretty.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, Life, Little India, Living, photography, photos, Singapore, travel
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Our Future Blue Downtown Line: New Little Indian MRT Station in the Works
If you’ve ever wondered why there is a perpetual jam and construction going on at the site where the old Kandang Kerbau Hospital used to be, here is the answer. The new Little India MRT Station which is slated to … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged blue line, construction, downtown MRT, future, history, Interchange, KK Hospital, KKH, Little India, Little India MRT, new
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Famous Islamic Restaurant at North Bridge Road
I have been wanting to try this Briyani for quite some time. I was slightly disappointed as my expectations were high. To state it point blank, the Briyani at Yakadar which is a little stall at Tekka market, blows this … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged beriyani, briyani, culture, decor, Food, ginger tea, Indian, Islamic Restaurant, Life, Living, photography, photos, review, Singapore, teh alia, travel, yakadar
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The Wonder of Kampong Glam
What a wonderful combination of bright Orange and hot Pink. The weathered cement floor adds to the beauty. Walking through a little alley, fringed by pots of bamboo. Feeling zen already. Oh dear, not bambi. Buying cloth. Arab Street with … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Arab Street, Architecture, Art, beauty, blue, cloth, colour, fashion, graffiti, Kampong Glam, Life, Living, orange, personal, photography, photos, pink, Singapore, street art, travel
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Sikh Temple in Singapore
I’ve always found the Central Sikh temple at Towner Road, to be serene and calming.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, photography, photos, Serangoon, Sikh Temple, Singapore, travel
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How Many People in Singapore Feel at Times
The advert is directed at something else, but I saw the picture of the woman on the bus, I immediately thought stressed and squeezed. And somehow it was apt that it was raining that day. Some days we all feel … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged depression, distress, Life, Living, office, Singapore, stress, stressful, work
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Do Young James Taylor & Young Steve Jobs Look Alike?
I think so. They were both such incredibly handsome young men. I see an uncanny resemblance, but perhaps I’m the only one. And maybe it’s the 70’s hairstyle and vibe? One of the pleasures of life – listening to Fire … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged 70's, handsome, hippie, look alike, resemblance, young James Taylor, young Steve Jobs
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A Melbourne Italian Cafe in Singapore: Brunetti at Tanglin Mall
Brunetti is a famous coffee joint in Melbourne and I’m glad there are in Singapore now. It’s so refreshing to come across a new coffee place practically every few weeks. Perhaps I am not so much in the know, and … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Brunetti, cafe, coffee, culture, decor, design, Entertainment, Food, Italian, joints, Life, Living, macarons, mall, Melbourne, mosaic, new, pastry, personal, photography, photos, places, pretty, rose, Singapore, sophisticated, Tanglin Mall, travel
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Halloween Decorations at Tanglin Mall’s Supermarket
These are the coolest decorations I have seen by far. Especially the fake blood in the fake IV drip. I’m imagining the syrup within must be sickly sweet. Loads of creepy sweets. Another cool one was the body parts sushi … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged buy, costumes, creepy, culture, cute, decor, decorations, Halloween, Life, Living, Market Place, masks, personal, photography, photos, Reeses Peanut Buttercups, shopping, Singapore, supermarket, sweets, Tanglin Mall, witches
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Little India Deepavali Decorations 2011
Haven’t yet seen the street lights at Little India, but took a look at the decorations during the day. This year Deepavali falls on my uncle’s birthday, 26th October. The peacock is the perfect majestic and auspicious symbol for Deepavali … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society
Tagged culture, decor, Deepavali, design, diwali, festival, Life, Little India, Living, peacock, photography, photos, pretty, Singapore, travel
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My Grief, Resentment & Desire for Happiness
Update 10/10/11: I know this was a hard one to respond to, but I really appreciate the notes you’ve left and just the good energy you always send my way. Some days I’m down and some days I’m up and … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings, Movies, Music
Tagged afterlife, anger, anxiety, beloved, Bullies, dad, death, deja vu, depression, despair, eternity, faith, family, father, feelings, Frank Sinatra, grief, grieving, happiness, loss, love, Michael Buble, Movie, parent, parents, personal, positive energy, rage, resentment, rituals, sadness, spirituality, That's Life, Traditional, Tree of Life
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The Circle Line Extension Brings the Crowds & is welcomed by Small Business Owners
[youtube]yACsbKNrHT8[/youtube] I think the increased accessibility is a good thing, although I haven’t experienced the crowd situation yet. Also pleasing to hear that small businesses may benefit.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Botanic Gardens, Circle Line, crowd, Holland Village, MRT, Video, YouTube
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A&F Post: Quoted on the Sunday Times Today
My most faithful reader, my mum, was happy that I was quoted on the Sunday Times today. It’s a very small part of the newspapers, under the Think section on Page 38, but I’ll take any kind of blog recognition … Continue reading
Posted in Featured
Tagged A&F, Abercrombie & Fitch, blog, controversy, featured, media, quoted, Straits Times, The Sunday Times
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Singaporeans Interviewed on the Circle Line
[youtube]gZizFnSfrEQ[/youtube] I don’t watch TV, but I do enjoy our local news segments where ordinary people give their views. I find it refreshing and dare I say amusing at times. The answers were ‘classic’. Definitely more interesting than just listening … Continue reading
Domino’s Pizza at Upper Serangoon Road
We passed by a Domino’s located at Upper Serangoon Road and we decided to dine in, just to try out the difference between a delivery order and having the pizza fresh out of the oven. My verdict is that because … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged American, dining, Dominoes, Food, Kovan, pizza, Singapore, thin crust, Upper Serangoon Road
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Thrilled About the Circle Line
Finally, the Circle Line extension is open. I am most excited about 3 stops on the yellow line: Botanic Gardens, Holland Village and Haw Par Villa. I can’t wait till the Circle Line becomes a full circle – I hope. … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Botanic Gardens, Circle Line, extention, Haw Par Villa, Holland Village, MRT, open, Singapore
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Simi: Ah Beng version of iPhone 4S’ Siri
The mrbrown show is cracking me up again. I think mrbrown is Singapore’s comic genious. You just have to listen to the Ah Beng, Singlish version of Apple iPhone 4S’s Siri which he has called Simi. What a hoot if … Continue reading
Co-Founder of Apple Steve Woz Talks about his Friend Steve Jobs
Sorry for the millions of posts I am writing about Steve Jobs but I think I am not alone in my obsession and admiration. I have been having an insatiable appetite to find out all about Steve and it just … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged Apple, friend, grief, loss, PC, personal, Steve Jobs, Steve Woz, Steve Wozniak, switch, touching, tribute, Video
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Steve’s Firstborn: Lisa Brennan-Jobs
I am a sucker for father daughter stories and recently I have been captivated when I stumbled upon an article about Steve Jobs’ eldest child. I had not heard about Lisa Brennan till today. She is a writer and just … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged beautiful, beauty, blog, blogger, dad, father, first born, interviews, Lisa Brennan, oldest, quotes, Steve Jobs, Stunning, writer
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