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Monthly Archives: October 2012
Internet Tribes, Kindred Spirits
I think people who have a compelling need to write, feel emotions intensely. If we don’t put it down and share it somewhere, we will burst. I find that we also tend to dream so vividly that it seems real. … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged connection, Dreams, emotions, feelings, female, heart, internet, kindred spirits, Life, people, shy, tribes, women
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Why I Take Lots of Photos
I’m referring to photos I take of family. It’s a simple reason. It’s because I wish I had more photos with my dad. I do have my memories of sweet times with him but the photos help jog my memory … Continue reading
My Darling Nieces
Love my nieces beyond words. Just one smile from them can last me for days. Even when they are grouchy they are so cute. When they are in distress you just want to make it better. Life is so much … Continue reading
The Thing About Cars in Singapore
I’m totally not a car person. B is, so I entertained myself by taking photos when we went car window shopping. If you’ve read my blog you know about my fear of confined spaces. When B asks me about cars … Continue reading
Marutama: Chicken Ramen
Had a hot bowl of chicken soup and blogged about it at white as milk. After all the heavy meals, some days you just feel like something soupy.
Posted in Food in Singapore, White as Milk
Tagged Chicken Ramen, Marutama, Ramen, Singapore, soup
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Disappointing Experience at Antoinette
I have been reading raves about Antoinette but perhaps they were referring to the branch at Mandarin Gallery. I had a disappointing experience at the branch at Palais Rennaisance. The menu and tableware impressed but I could not forgive the … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Antoinette, bad, dessert, disappointing, macarons, pancakes, Singapore
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Wishing My Uncle A Very Happy Birthday
It was my dear uncle A’s birthday this October and it was nice to see him with his two favourite little people in the world. His adorable grandchildren. Love to see how he lights up whenever they are around. I … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged birthday, family, grandchildren, grandfather, grandpa, happiness, love, uncle
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Storm Clouds Gathered at East Coast Beach
A stormy day at East Coast Beach. The sky threatened, but we did not let it keep us away till fat droplets hit our faces. Warm rain is not strange to us here. And somehow. If you didn’t tell me … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Singapore Living
Tagged Beach, camping, east, East Coast Beach, Ships, shore, Singapore, stormy, tents, windy
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Botanic Gardens Cafe: Had Crappy Desserts but Loved the Pretty Fountains
Wrote about it here.
Posted in Food in Singapore, Nature, Singapore Living, White as Milk
Tagged Botanic Gardens, cafe, desserts, fountains, Singapore, water
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New At Tampines 1: Dairy Queen & Muji
There’s a Dairy Queen here now. They used to be in Singapore, then they left and now they’re back. A pink kitchen scale at the Sqft Home Decor store. Muji has a branch here now. Tampines 1 is getting more … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Dairy Queen, mall, Muji, new, pink, shopping, Tampines 1
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Halloween at Tampines 1
I get excited when I spot Halloween themed stuff. Saw quite a bit at Tampines 1. First at Cold Storage. And then at the food basement. Daiso had a great selection of decorative stuff to do up your home. Time … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 2012, daily photos, decorations, Halloween, mall, shopping, Singapore, Tampines 1
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Rochester Mall: Too Stuffed for Pie
The colours of these halloween buckets were popping. Saw them at the Rochester Market where there was a huge range of organic stuff on sale. Love this mall with all it’s green. It’s just across from the new Star Vista. … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore, Singapore Living
Tagged green, mall, new, Pies & Coffee, Rochester Mall, Singapore
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The Agony of Visiting the Dentist
I’ve been hesitating seeing the dentist for the longest time. It’s not that I’m afraid of the dental check-up but more being confined in the chair due to my claustrophobic tendencies. In the end I was ok. I talked myself … Continue reading
Deepavali Fair at Little India
Ready made plastic kolams. I prefer traditional ones made with lots of effort – chalk drawings filled in with coloured rice. Again I prefer home-made goodies to these mass-produced ones. Lots of interesting decorative items. It’s rather fun to walk … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 2012, Deepavali, Deepavali Fair, Little India, Serangoon Road, Singapore
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Deepavali Decorations at Little India 2012
Both my mum and I found the swans the most captivating. They were so fairy tale like. I’m really looking forward to the buzz closer to Deepavali but for now we enjoyed the street decorations. Would be a lot better … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 2012, decorations, Deepavali, peacock, Singapore, street, swan
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Longing for a Luxury Holiday in Bintan
Took a trip down memory lane instead. I’m old enough to not be embarrassed to say I hate roughing it out. Done it before in my early twenties. Happily even. On spartan bunk beds. My good friend E will remember. … Continue reading
Posted in Travel, White as Milk
Tagged Angsana, Banyan Tree, Beach, Bintan, holiday, resort, Singapore, travel, trip
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Triple O’s Chicken Burger at The Star Vista Mall
This is now my new favourite chicken burger. I picked the Spicy Chicken Crunch. The bun was so nicely toasted and the chicken was very fresh and incredibly tasty. I used to think the club sandwich at Carl’s Junior was … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Best, Canadian, chicken burger, favourite, new, Singapore, sweet potato fries, The Star Vista, Triple O's
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The Star Vista: New Mall at Buona Vista MRT & My Directory Picks
B likes to hunt for new malls (that seems to be the main thing in Singapore if you want to escape the heat) and he was the one who told me about this place. My first time here and I … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Best, Buona Vista, Burger, Canadian, connected, dining, directory, Food, Foodcourt, Germany, Jamaica Blue, linked, mall, MRT, new, nutella, Pinocchio, Restaurants, shopping, shops, Star Vista, Taiwanese, Triple O's
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Best Restaurant for a Date at Dempsey: Jones the Grocer
The best feeling is when your own family members ask you for recommendations about what to do in Singapore. Made me so happy when Cousin C asked me which the best restaurants at Dempsey were. What immediately popped into my … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Best, Culina, date, Dempsey, Jones The Grocer, restaurant, Samy's Curry, Singapore, tapas, weekday
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Sentosa: Joel Robuchon
Don’t think I’ll ever get to have a meal here. Looks super expensive but I’m sure it’s quite a thrilling experience? Anyone tried it yet? The fake Thinker sculpture. Or should I say replica? More art on our way back … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged expensive, Joel Robuchon, restaurant, Sentosa, Singapore
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Sentosa: Halloween Decorations & Real Chocolate
Got a mini pack of Reeses as B has been raving about it and I’ve never tried it before. Yup never. Oh gosh I hope I don’t get addicted. The salty smooth peanut on the inside and the lovely chocolate … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Candilicious, candy, Chocolate, colours, Halloween, M&Ms, mall, pink, pretty, Sentosa, Singapore
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Sentosa: Malaysian Food Street (A Tad Disappointing)
Had to check out the Malaysian Food Street as it’s been open for some time and we haven’t been here. Read some pretty bad reviews so our expectations were low. Even then, the tourist prices and average quality left us … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Food, hawker, Malaysian Food Street, satay, Sentosa, siew pau, Singapore
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