Monthly Archives: April 2012

Another Visit to The Coffee Daily, After a Detour

Posted on April 15, 2012 by bookjunkie

We were originally thinking Wimbly Lu, at Jalan Riang, but it was closed so we headed to another place we like – The Coffee Daily at 75 Brighton Crescent. The folk running this place seem like really nice and unassuming … Continue reading →

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6 Reasons Why I Write Under a Pseudonym & One Problem with That

Posted on April 14, 2012 by bookjunkie

I often feel I have to explain why I write under a pseudonym so here goes: When I first wrote using a moniker, I labelled myself as an anonymous writer.  Only recently did I discover that there was a more … Continue reading →

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Two Little Coffeeshops in JB

Posted on April 10, 2012 by bookjunkie

What I love best about coming to JB (Malaysia is just minutes away) is the meal at the coffee shop that not only tastes fantastic, but is half the price of a similar meal in Singapore. The place also feels … Continue reading →

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Greenwich V: Spiced Chocolate & Tea at Cedele

Posted on April 10, 2012 by bookjunkie

Nice view and the main reason why I like the restaurants at Greenwich V. The worst Cedele is the super cramped one at Raffles City Shopping Centre. I like plump chairs with generous cushioning. Well, sofas would be best and … Continue reading →

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Greenwich V: New Little Seletar Hills Mall with a Difference & My Pick of the Directory

Posted on April 9, 2012 by bookjunkie

I was impressed by the cosy design of malls like My Village and Rochester Mall, but now I am majorly impressed by Greenich V which is located within the Seletar Hills residential estate. It’s so charming and dare I say … Continue reading →

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Children’s Section at Littered with Books

Posted on April 9, 2012 by bookjunkie

Browsing at the kiddie section inspired this post.

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An Utterly Charming Experience at Littered with Books (Duxton Hill)

Posted on April 8, 2012 by bookjunkie

I had been meaning to visit Littered with Books for the longest time, but I just never got around to it. I am so glad that I finally did. It’s a little bookstore located on Duxton Road, and places like … Continue reading →

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Gobsmacked by the Moon Tonight

Posted on April 8, 2012 by bookjunkie

We were all excited when we saw the moon tonight. I have never seen it looking this huge. Reminded me of the movie Melancholia where a rogue planet collides with Earth and as it approaches it gets bigger and bigger. … Continue reading →

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Geylang Lorong 29: Charcoal Fried Hokkien Mee

Posted on April 7, 2012 by bookjunkie

I just had to post this as my cousin has never tried this particular and most famous Hokkien Mee before and I’m sure she will love it. I’m just being cruel and tempting her because she’s not in Singapore right … Continue reading →

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I Rant About Singapore Weather

Posted on April 7, 2012 by bookjunkie

I talk about this Bath Mat and it triggers a long, kinda weirdly related rant about the weather. You can read it here.

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Crazy Crowds at the New JCube Mall at Jurong East MRT (& My Directory Picks)

Posted on April 6, 2012 by bookjunkie

I feel embarrassed to say that I was one among the crowd at JCube. I really wanted to turn away from the madness.  If you drive you can’t get a lot here and have to also wait for one at … Continue reading →

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Ikea: You Don’t have to Travel to Sweden for Swedish Treats

Posted on April 4, 2012 by bookjunkie

Good to see that Ikea is bringing back authentic Swedish brands again. At one point they decided to do everything in-house and there were a lot of appeals from the Swedish community that they preferred the candies and treats they … Continue reading →

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I Talk About Easter

Posted on April 4, 2012 by bookjunkie

Just a note. Hope you’ll read my 5th post on White as Milk. I didn’t know anything about the origin of the Easter Bunny or Eggs when I was a child in Singapore.

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A Blog Post by Ivan Chew that Shook me to the Core

Posted on April 3, 2012 by bookjunkie

Every now and then I come across a blog post that is just so powerful and moving. I read it some time ago but could not get it out of my head. I just had to share Ivan Chew’s story … Continue reading →

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Easter Treats from Sweden at Ikea

Posted on April 3, 2012 by bookjunkie

I will have a new post out soon at White As Milk and it’ll be about my uniquely Singapore view of Easter. Meanwhile, I thought I’d post some photos from a recent visit to Ikea. It’s one place I actually … Continue reading →

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Parco Millenia: So Many Authentic Japanese Restaurants

Posted on April 3, 2012 by bookjunkie

I pretty much love Parco Millenia for all the authentic Japanese food options. There’s this Go Go Curry Place I haven’t tried yet. The Ramen shop with the cutest design that I’ve had a few times. There’s always a queue … Continue reading →

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Takashimaya: Pique Nique (Generously Sized Waffles)

Posted on April 3, 2012 by bookjunkie

I have passed by Pique Nique a number of times but never tried it before. Well I finally did. Sauntered towards this little cafe on a whim as everywhere else was too crowded. I didn’t find the seating too comfortable, … Continue reading →

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Buono: Italian Restaurant where I had the Best Salad Ever

Posted on April 3, 2012 by bookjunkie

Buono has a real Italian owner. I assume he was the owner because he entered the restaurant and greeted everyone warmly. I figured he must be Salvatore Buono. The restaurant’s decor is unique with playing cards stuck to the ceiling. … Continue reading →

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Coffee at Wisma and blogging with an iPad

Posted on April 2, 2012 by bookjunkie

Yes, it’s possible to get a seat at some cafes in town. You see, I was disappointed at the winding queue at Paul at Ngee Ann City but found the upper floors at Wisma not too packed with the exception … Continue reading →

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