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Monthly Archives: March 2013
Finally Tried the Udon at Tamoya
Finally tried out the new udon place at Liang Court. It’s at level 1 but located in an obscure corner next to the Food Court. Missed it on another occasion and had Shakey’s Pizza instead. Prices are reasonable but it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore, Singapore Living
Tagged japanese, Liang Court, new, Singapore, Tamoya, udon
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Easter Chocolate Eggs at Liang Court
With Instagram, I have stopped doing these shorts posts. But I decided to start them again when I want to just make a short entry for the day. I could do wordless posts but I am always itching to at … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore, Singapore Living
Tagged Easter, Easter Eggs, japanese, key line, Liang Court, Meidi-ya, Singapore, supermarket
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Water to Calm the Spirit
Rather calming to sit beside an aquarium. Or a fountain and listen to the splash of the water. Makes you focus on something else and life doesn’t seem so heavy in that moment. Water has that effect on our spirits. … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore, Singapore Living
Tagged aquarium, bacon soup, calming, fountain, Maison Kayser, peace, Singapore, water
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Easter Eggs in Singapore
I wanted to soak in more of Easter in Singapore but Easter is not as commercialized as Christmas is, so the decorations seem to be few and far between. I get excited when I do see some displays like at … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged decorations, Easter, Easter Eggs, Good Friday, Singapore
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How Do You Back Up Your Digital Photos & Videos?
I miss the old days of film and photo albums that you could hold in your hands. We take more pictures these days but I always worry about loosing them. Talked a bit about digital cameras and storage as I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged backup, digital photos, flickr, hard drive, memories, shutterfly, videos
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Happy Easter
Wanted to come up with a post relevant to Easter and Good Friday. Well, at least the commercial side of it – who doesn’t love those colourful eggs and chocolate bunnies. Haven’t been to the malls much lately, but this … Continue reading
Luala Cafe in Hanoi
Wasn’t impressed by the food in Hanoi after being blown away by what we had eaten in Ho Chi Minh, but Luala was where we had one of our better meals. The drip coffee was much stronger the way I … Continue reading
#95. Don’t Miss Out on the Little Ones Growing Up
I guess this one only applies if you have little ones in your family in Singapore. If you lived anywhere else or had to be posted overseas for work it would be such a downer. You’d miss out on their … Continue reading
Posted in 100 Reasons to be Happy in Singapore
Tagged cousins, family, happiness, joy, little ones, love, personal
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Delayed Gratification
I’m a sucker for immediate gratification. I guess it’s the reason why I pick a greasy burger over a salad even though the salad will make me feel light and energetic an hour after, while the burger would make me … Continue reading
Posted in Health & Wellness, Midlife Musings, Singapore Living
Tagged choices, diet, exercise, health, Instant gratification, Life, wellness
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Happiness Gift that Banishes Negativity for a While
I need an off switch for my mind. Here I am, awake at 4am and unable to go back to sleep due to worry. What better to do than to compose a blog post. Haven’t been updating the blog lately … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings, Singapore Living
Tagged anxiety, babies, children, happiness, joy, kids, Life, worry
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The Allure of Junk Food in Singapore
Why is it so hard to stick to a healthier diet. Well they do say that junk food can be an addiction as well, similar to crack cocaine stimulating pleasure centers in the brain. They say that about video games … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore, Health & Wellness
Tagged addiction, bacon, blood sugar, cheese, diet, Food, hard, hawaiian, healthy, Junk Food, pizza, Singapore, Tamoya, Triple O's
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If I Crave for Mushroom Soup I’ll Head to Poulet
Although I should be steering myself towards clear soups, I have to admit the mushroom soup at Poulet was really satisfying. It surprised me.
Posted in Food in Singapore, White as Milk
Tagged Bugis Plus, French, mushroom soup, Poulet, Singapore
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Baby Steps
I’ve been taken with the idea of self improvement lately. Over the years I have attempted change and find that baby steps is the way to go.
Posted in Health & Wellness, White as Milk
Tagged change, habits, Life, motivation, personal, routine, self improvement
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Hanoi: Sofitel Metropole
The highlight of the trip to Hanoi was the stay at the elegant Sofitel Metropole and besides the fact that it was beautiful with great service was the fact that it has so much historical significance. Recently a bomb shelter … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged beautiful, Breakfast, Hanoi, hotel, photos, Sofitel Metropole, swimming pool, travel, Vietnam
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Attempting to Eat Healthy in Singapore
My cousin D always eats healthy in Australia and sent me a photo of her meal. The problem is I haven’t quite acquired the taste for salmon but perhaps I don’t know how to prepare it properly. And I have … Continue reading
Posted in Health & Wellness
Tagged acquired taste, berries, diet, healthy, Madam Kwan's, salmon, Singapore, temptation, vietnamese baguette
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Ask A Grown Man: With Jon Hamm
Just had to share as I know there are probably lots of young readers half my age. And it’s Jon Hamm. Although young readers may not watch Mad Men or know who Jon Hamm is. Ah well. It’s funny. [youtube]fkIPwx7_6Vg[/youtube]
Rituals
I need more good rituals to anchor my day. Right now one of those rituals is making my bed and just the sight of a made bed makes me happy. Crumbled sheets somehow disturb my mood these days. It’s a … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged aimless surfing, bad habits, clutter, good habits, internet, rituals
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Exercise & Writing Routines of Famous People
I am very keen on studying routines of famous successful and happy people and trying to emulate them. It’s so often that I start off the day with great intentions but end the day with the awful realization that I … Continue reading
Children in Hanoi During Tet
The children in Hanoi were enchanting, posing for their parents during the Tet festival. The Vietnamese people seem to be very family oriented and I noticed they were very gentle and loving with their kids. Here were children tucking into … Continue reading
People Watching in Hanoi
Something I enjoy during travels is people watching. I like to observe the current fashion in the country as well. Just like in Singapore, red seems to be a lucky colour for Tet (the Vietnamese new year). Girls tend to … Continue reading
Preferred Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi
I travelled to Hanoi recently, but have hesitated to write about the trip in fears of seeming horribly ungrateful. We should never be ungrateful when it comes to travel and every new cultural experience expands our horizons. The thing is, … Continue reading
Remember when Adrien Brody Kissed Halle Berry?
Just had to relive this touching Oscar moment. I’m a huge fan of Adrien Brody and I wish all speeches could be this genuine and witty as well. Watching it again I couldn’t help but feel touched. Watched The Pianist … Continue reading
Posted in Movies
Tagged Adrien Brody, beauty, Halle Berry, Oscar, plastic surgery, speech, The Pianist, unique
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