Category Archives: Singapore Living

Satay By the Bay was Better than I imagined

Posted on April 18, 2016 by bookjunkie

Visited with B for my birthday last November but just blogging about it now. If you do want to go to Satay by the Bay and don’t want to walk much it’s better to park at the Marina Barrage area … Continue reading →

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The Queen’s Tree at King’s Park

Posted on April 11, 2016 by bookjunkie

I was extremely impressed by the Queen’s tree at King’s Park. What a lovely idea and a sight to behold. The white bark so pretty against the sparkling blue sky. And the details of the pretty tiara, blue sash and … Continue reading →

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Living For the Day

Posted on April 10, 2016 by bookjunkie

Might be easier to live day by day or moment by moment rather than to think about the future. And by think I mean worry, which is something I can get an Olympic medal for. During this time you start … Continue reading →

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Not Sure What to Write Today

Posted on April 9, 2016 by bookjunkie

So much on my mind that I want to offload but I don’t know where to begin. It’s harder to write about negative thoughts because it seems indulgent. But that’s the reality. Before the diagnosis I thought it (the cancer) … Continue reading →

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Great Week

Posted on April 3, 2016 by bookjunkie

Been having a great week. I think it’s because my double operation wounds (hysterectomy followed by laparoscopic surgery) are healing. Previously I had to start chemo before the wounds had completely healed so was in a lot of pain and … Continue reading →

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Impressed by the Indian Heritage Centre

Posted on April 1, 2016 by bookjunkie

Time to dig out old photos from last year and blog about them. So much backlog. But I just have to mention the Indian Heritage Centre which we explored just before Deepavali last year. Best part is it was free … Continue reading →

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Visited Singapore’s Deepavali Bazaar (2015): Glad the Haze or should I say Smog has Cleared for Deepavali

Posted on November 6, 2015 by bookjunkie

Was thinking that I was going to miss the Deepavali bazaar due to the thick haze enveloping Singapore. Thankful for the change with the monsoon and the winds is in a more favourable direction. Less of the smog from the … Continue reading →

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Blisteringly Hot Day at Changi Beach Before We Were Enveloped by the Haze Months Later

Posted on October 13, 2015 by bookjunkie

Somehow you can’t relax when the heat gets to you, but when I look at my photos in the air-conditioned comfort of my home I long to be transported back there again – there where the sun makes the water … Continue reading →

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Changi Airport: Another Great Place to Escape to on Saturday or Sunday

Posted on October 13, 2015 by bookjunkie

Another place that can be a place of escape on the weekends is Changi Airport. The Kopi Tiam area is perpetually packed with people due to some discount scheme but the airport is huge with 3 terminals of dining places … Continue reading →

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My Haze Contrast Photos

Posted on October 8, 2015 by bookjunkie

In the first set taken at Parkland Green during the haze (psi in the 80’s) vs a relatively pollution free day some months ago (psi in the 20’s I think?), the contrast seems great. Actually in the second set the … Continue reading →

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