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#17. Simple Joys: Meeting My Partner For Lunch
He’s usually not free due to various meetings. It was nice to chat non stop.
#16. Simple Joys: Reading Books with Kids
Reading books with the best kids. Books they actually enjoy. I get so much out of it and their comments and things they observe are so interesting. I appreciate good illustrations as well. Children’s books are very therapeutic and calming … Continue reading
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Tagged children, childrens’ literature, joy, kid lit, simple joy
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Tasmania Trip 2019 Day 5: 4th February – Kelvedon Beach
Tasmania has some of the most beautiful beaches I’ve ever seen.
Tasmania Trip 2019 Day 5: 4th February – Beauty of Nature at Mount Wellington & an Amazing Brunch
I’m blogging about a trip that took place before the pandemic for three reasons. 1. To re-live the beautiful experience, and 2. perhaps someone out there may find the information useful if they are lost on which state in Australia … Continue reading
Psoriosis October Update
It’s getting worse. I’m trying the steroid in lower doses as my lips starting cracking too much and I broke out around my chin earlier. Think the steroids went into my blood stream and I tend to be very sensitive … Continue reading
Samy’s Curry at Dempsey has Been Renovated & We had a Good Lunch There
Went by for lunch. It was packed and there was a queue as we left. This is quite the institution for Singaporean style South Indian curry on a banana leaf. I truly love the cabbage dhal, fish curry and Mysore … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore, Indian, Singapore Living
Tagged banana leaf, culture, Dempsey, Food, Indian food, Life, Living, photos, Samy's Curry, Singapore
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Tasmania Trip 2019 Day 4: Dinner at the Drunken Admiral
My sister chose the place in Hobart, and food was delicious. Saw this poster while walking around before dinner as we were early.
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Tagged dinner, Food, pub, restaurant, Tasmania, The Drunken Admiral, travel, trip
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#7. Letter to My Papa
Papa, I’m glad you’ll never go through the hardships of aging, but I still very often think of how much better my life would be if you hadn’t been taken so early. I don’t think I would have cancer or … Continue reading
#15. Simple Joys: Seeing Deepavali Decor in the train
Just seeing your upcoming festival being recognised was nice.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Daily Photo, decor, decorations, Deepavali, Life, Living, MRT, photos, Singapore
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Tasmania Trip 2019 Day 4: Stunning Displays at the Museum of Old & New Art (MONA)
The MONA experience was so unique that it has never left my mind. Definitely a mind altering experience at the Museum of Old and New Art that I would highly recommend if you visit Tasmania.
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Tagged Art, Life, museum, photography, photos, Tasmania, travel, trip
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Tasmania Trip 2019 Day 4: MONA
What we saw on the vast grounds of the museum. After walking through the museum we had lunch at the cafe and then explored the grounds outside.
‘The Possession’ by Annie Ernaux (Audiobook)
These lines were arresting and expressed what I have thought a countless number of times. Oh the liberty to write with such freedom. But the author has bravely done so even when alive. She is shockingly honest. She speaks of … Continue reading
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Tagged Annie Ernaux, biography, books, Life, memoir, Nobel prize, the possession, writer
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I Listened to ‘I Remain in Darkness’ by Annie Ernaux
That was the first book (audio book) I got after placing some on hold at the electronic library. I use the app Libby on my phone and need to sign in with my library account details. It was brilliant. Stark … Continue reading
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Tagged Alzheimer’s, Annie Ernaux, audiobook, I Remain in Darkness, literature, Nobel prize
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French Writer Annie Ernaux has Won the Nobel Prize in Literature
When I heard that Annie Ernaux was awarded the 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature I was ashamed and embarrassed that I hadn’t read any of her work and immediately went to my library app to borrow her books. Many readers … Continue reading
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Tagged Annie Ernaux, books, Life, literature, memoir, Nobel prize in literature
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Most Job Ads Make Things Sound More Difficult than they are
Social media jobs always ask for knowledge of CapCut or knowledge of CMS. I felt very intimidated. Thought these must be something only Gen Z will know. I’m way too old to ever learn these. Turns out CapCut is just … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing, Singapore Living, When Work Sucks
Tagged CapCut, CMS, jobs, social media, tiktok, WordPress
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Patisserie G at Millenia Walk: Stunning Cakes
I didn’t have any cake but they were stunning to look at. The flat white I had was great, my partner found his latte too ‘heaty’ (acidic?). He can’t take stronger coffee like I can. The Cuban sandwich was nothing … Continue reading
Posted in cafe, Food in Singapore, Singapore Living
Tagged cafe, cakes, flat white, Food, Life, Living, Patisserie G, photos, Singapore
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My Space to Practise Writing & More
I get great satisfaction looking at my statistics as a measure of how I’m doing with this blogging pursuit. I have written 300 posts so far this year, starting at the end of February, when I got technical help to … Continue reading
#14. Simple Joys: trying something new on the menu & enjoying it
This was truly scrumptious. I am a creature of habit and always have the chilli vinaigrette dumpling noodles here. Usually when I choose something new I always regret it. But this time I was pleasantly surprised. Both the broth and … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Food in Singapore, Singapore Living
Tagged Chinese Food, Food, lenu, photography, photos, pork dumpling soup, restaurant
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