Monthly Archives: March 2012

What Was it Like for you as a Six Year Old in School?

I wrote one of my more personal posts, about what it was like for me as a child in Primary School. To be honest it was one of those posts I felt a bit self conscious writing. A teeny bit … Continue reading

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Parco Millenia: Quirky Things

Came across a shop called Ameba and it was fun looking at the quirky things on display. These are probably things you don’t need but want. But even though B found the first mug cute, I am anal. It looked … Continue reading

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Why Are Most Job Interviewers in Singapore So Mean?

I felt so mad and sorry for Lady J for what she had to go through. It’s an issue that has been infuriating me for years. Why don’t job interviewers in Singapore show some basic decency and respect.  Haven’t they … Continue reading

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Easter Bunny in Distress

Saw this really funny White Chocolate Easter Bunny at Swiss Bake at Nex. Something went wrong with the shape of the mouth and the missing front teeth. Makes the bunny look like it either ate some really hot peppers or … Continue reading

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I Would Never Let My Kid Use an iPad & Stories from My Childhood

It’s my third post at White as Milk. Would love to hear what you think. I talk a bit about my own childhood too. And even though I am not a parent (so not qualified as such), I express some … Continue reading

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New WordPress Views by Country (Yup I’m a blogger addicted to stats)

I was thrilled to find that WordPress now allows us to see stats by country.  The map of the world they added is so cool. Just the little things that make me happy. The fact that they have called the … Continue reading

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Why I Haven’t Gone for a Swim in Ages

I haven’t gone for a swim in ages and this new Seafolly store at Wisma Atria reminded me of how I used to love it. The feeling of weightlessness in the pool and just gliding. It was the most relaxing … Continue reading

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Marina Bay Sands: Singapore’s New Icon

Don’t think I will ever tire of seeing Singapore’s new icon from afar. Sorry Merlion. You’ve been bumped. I guess it’s appropriate, considering how much time Singaporeans spend in malls. But jokes aside this is one of the best ones, … Continue reading

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Humdrum Mall Observations: Bishan Junction 8

This shop, the Icing Room, would be quite pretty and attractive (I for one can’t resist pink). If it was the only one of its kind. But it’s a part of a chain and when you see them everywhere, it … Continue reading

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I Hate Shopping in Singapore (those crazy crowds)

After a weekend trying to avoid getting shoved in malls, I wrote a post about my Love Hate affair with them. And if you live in a sparsely populated country – lucky you. Here’s a taste of what a crowd … Continue reading

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Twins

My very first post on White as Milk is up.  I blog about twins. It’s really quite fun for me to be blogging in 2 different places and I hope I’ll see you there as well. Would love to hear … Continue reading

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I’m Excited about my New Adventure at White as Milk

I am really thrilled that Guillaume of White as Milk (WAM) invited me to contribute on his blog. The best part? He was totally fine with me being a hermit & wanting to remain anonymous (most people would think that … Continue reading

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Tea & Quiche at TWG (Marina Bay Sands)

I know this place has a huge mark-up as I’ve been told, but I can’t help but like it. I am quite fond of the tea here. Also the decor makes me think, this is what a tea Salon in … Continue reading

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Loving the New Bay Front MRT (Connected to Marina Bay Sands)

I had no idea that Bay Front MRT was internally connected to the Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands. Since the government has been discouraging gambling by locals, I always imagined that the stop would be placed at least 5 minutes … Continue reading

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Fish Mart Sakuraya: Another Japanese Supermarket (West Coast Plaza)

I am getting so predictable. I checked out yet another Japanese supermarket. But they are still fun for me with all the pretty packaging. I think this is Sakura tea – all pretty in pink. My first time seeing special … Continue reading

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Worry & Depression: What Can Get Me Down

I can be up and cheery, but the tiniest things can cause a major mood shift. Someone dropping an insensitive remark can send me into a tailspin of depression. And the person dropping the remark probably did not think of … Continue reading

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10 Overused Expressions that Annoy Me (including Singlish ones)

I know I can be repetitive myself but here are some phrases, especially used in a business context, that really annoy me: 1. Having said that… 2. Cross the T’s and dot the i’s 3. World Class 4. As per … Continue reading

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We Just Discovered Rochester Mall (& a Peek at the Directory)

I like discovering new places because if I don’t I think I’ll be bored to death in Singapore which is so tiny we often keep going back to the same old places. Rochester Mall is not fully open yet, but … Continue reading

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41 Things: My Mood Boosting Been There Done That Bucket List

I decided to write a post that makes me feel good. Let me start from the beginning. I was thinking of bucket lists today. If I had unlimited time money and resources, right now, the thing I most want would … Continue reading

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Liang Court: $2 Store, the Bakery & Starbucks

As the items in this two dollar store keep changing, thought I’d show you what they have at the moment. The little bears are so cute aren’t they? Another treat that reminds me of primary school – prawn crackers. Japanese … Continue reading

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Yayoiken: Authentic Japanese Food at Liang Court

We are becoming regulars at Yayoiken as it has good quality and service. Here’s where you can get real Japanese rice and udon unlike a lot of the fake local take on Japanese food out there. The little condiments are … Continue reading

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Pretty Groceries at Meidi-Ya including Pink Noodles

Besides the Easter stuff which I talked about in the last post, there were many new products I hadn’t seen before. Even though I end up not buying anything, it’s just so relaxing looking at the beautiful packaging and reading … Continue reading

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