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Miss Having Lunch Out With My Mum
She hardly likes to go out and even more so since the covid period, but when it comes to my medical appointments she likes to accompany me as my doctors and nurses know her well. She says they are always … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Food in Singapore, Peranakan, psoriasis, Singapore Living
Tagged cancer, Life, Living, long term side effects, Peranakan, radiation, Singapore, Singapore Food, Violet Oon
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#1. Simple Joys – A Seat on the MRT
Getting a seat on the train (MRT) . And I don’t mind taking a longer route and less crowded line, in order to get one. I previously had a Happiness in Singapore list but Janet’s ‘The Little Things’ post inspired … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged happiness, joy, Life, Living, personal, photos, simple joys, Singapore
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Travel: Longing for Things I Don’t Get in Singapore
Singapore is much safer and has generally much cleaner air than the cities surrounding us and for that I am grateful. It also has my home sweet home, my stuff and my own bed etc. Travel itself is such a … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings, Singapore Living, Travel
Tagged Life, Living, nature, safety, Singapore, travel, weather
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Snake Charmers
Was at Little India in Singapore recently and B pointed out some informational posters to me. One of them brought back memories about snake charmers. B had never seen them as a kid, but I recall seeing them quite often. … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged culture, history, Life, Little India, Living, photography, photos, Singapore, snake charmers, travel
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Looking Forward to Being Less Sedentary
Being cooped up at home is definitely not healthy (mentally or physically) and I look forward to walks outside when the covid wave passes and the weather permits. I have to avoid the sun as I’ve had sun damage and … Continue reading
Posted in Covid, Midlife Musings, Singapore Living
Tagged covid, Life, Living, Mental Health, park, sedentary, Singapore, walks
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Violet Oon: We Tried the Home Delivery to Celebrate a Birthday
It left us wanting more. The set was recommended for 4-6 people, but there were 7 of us. Everyone else said it was enough, but I guess I’m the greedy one because it was just so tasty. I à still … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore, Peranakan, Singapore Living
Tagged best food, Food, Life, Living, Peranakan, photography, photos, Singapore, Violet Oon
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Hjh Maimunah: Most Amazingly Delicious Nasi Padang (Joo Chiat Branch)
I’m interspersing my posts about my very recent Perth trip with my current exploits in Singapore. I just had to post about the fantastic meal I had yesterday. This place is very popular and crowded and it’s a bit hard … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore, Halal, Malay
Tagged best Singapore food, Food, Hajjah Maimunah, halal, Life, Living, Malay, Nasi Padang, photos, Singapore
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Salted Caramel Cinnamon Rolls at Dal Komm Cafe Centrepoint
I usually am not fond of salted caramel but these rolls were actually good and not overly sweet. A quiet and spacious place in town which is rare. Good comfy seats but the only downer is they won’t give you … Continue reading
Posted in cafe, Food in Singapore, Singapore Living
Tagged cafe, cafe hopping, cinnamon rolls, Food, Life, Living, photography, photos, Singapore
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Our Favourite Dim Sum at Crystal Jade Suntec City Branch
This was truly satisfying after a disappointing experience at Canton Paradise. I feel that the Paradise group does a superior La Mian or handmade noodles and spicy vinegrette dumplings, but for Cantonese food, especially Dim Sum, Crystal Jade can’t be … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Food in Singapore, Singapore Living
Tagged Cantonese, char siew pau, crystal jade, Dim Sum, do ning, Food, Life, Living, photography, photos, Singapore
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The Skinny Snowman at VivoCity
It was a really windy moment just before the down pour. Previously we didn’t walk out of the mall due to the covid barricades but now that rules are more relaxed we did. I’m eager for when we don’t have … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Art, Life, Living, mall, photography, photos, sculpture, Singapore, skinny snowman, travel, VivoCity
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Dian Xiao Er at VivoCity
Pretty good meal as we haven’t had roast herbal duck in a while. The chilli always makes any meal better and I had 2 types so was very happy.
Posted in Chinese, Food in Singapore
Tagged Dian Xiao Er, Food, Life, Living, photography, photos, restaurant, roast duck, Singapore
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Nam Sing Hokkien Mee at ION
This lunch was extremely satisfying and I look forward to bringing my cousin here when she visits Singapore again. Portion size is small though and it’s very crowded at lunch hour. It was my first time at the ION Food … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore, hawker
Tagged Food, hawker, hokkien mee, ION, Life, Living, Nam Sing Hokkien Mee, photography, photos, Singapore
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Marmalade Pantry at ION
Breaking up my posting on the Perth Trip to post some Singapore food adventures. Been craving for these cupcakes but felt underwhelmed this time. I’m not sure why. Perhaps due to some troubling news regarding my cathaport. Don’t care for … Continue reading
Posted in cafe, Food in Singapore
Tagged cafe, Food, Life, Living, Marmalade Pantry, photos, Singapore
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Feel So Happy Meeting with Two of My Cousins After Almost 4 Years
I have social anxiety, but I don’t feel it with people I’m comfortable with like my cousins. I practically saw them grow up, being the much older cousin. They were the cutest toddlers. It’s true what they say about cousins … Continue reading
Lovely to See My Cousin After More than 2 Years
We met for a buffet at The Straits Kitchen Hyatt. The quality of food is good and the service very polite and attentive. One of the staff, Huri, took the effort to redo the teh halia (ginger tea) for my … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Food, Hotel buffet, Life, Living, personal, photography, photos, Singapore
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Thomson Plaza: Interesting Signs & Sights at a Retro Mall
This mall has been around since I was a teen so even though it’s changed quite a bit after being renovated it’s cool to see some old stores going strong.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged interesting signs, Life, Living, photography, photos, Singapore, Singapore Daily Photo, Thomson Plaza, travel
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Pink Blue Morning Sky
So beautiful at a quarter to seven a few days ago. So glad I forced myself to get up and resisted the urge to sleep in.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Life, Living, Morning Sky, photography, photos, Singapore, Singapore Daily Photo, Sunrise
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Best Spot at Jewel: We love the French Toast and the View
Haven’t been to Jewel in ages. When we are here, we keep returning to Fun Toast for the view. It’s also not too atas or expensive.
Posted in cafe, Food in Singapore, Singapore Living
Tagged coffee, French Toast, jewel, kopi, Life, Living, mall, photography, photos, Singapore, travel
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Tried the Dark Meat Hot Chicken Burger at Shake Shack
Been bombarded by images of this on food blogs, so their social media campaign worked even though I only go for breast meat usually. Seeing the pinkish hue of the meat after I took a bite put me off. Also … Continue reading
Posted in fast food, Food in Singapore, Singapore Living
Tagged chicken burger, Fast Food, Food, Life, Living, photography, photos, Shake Shack, Singapore
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Joined a Long Queue
Seeing the queue get longer I was enticed thinking this must be the best wanton noodles ever. It’s a Singapore thing as often it’s true. The owners were young and friendly but it couldn’t compare to my favourite Kok Kee … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore, Singapore Living
Tagged Food, Life, Living, Singapore, wanton Mee
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Why I Don’t Like Trying Out New Food Places for The First Time
I’m often disappointed. That’s why I keep going back to the same places. I found the Fish and Chips at Big Fish, Small Fish expensive too, at about S$18 including a drink, service charge taxes etc. it might be more … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore, Singapore Living
Tagged Disappointed, Food, inflation, Life, Living, Singapore
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A Walk in the Rain
I always welcome cooler weather. I am afraid of lightning though. Lightning hits very low and frequently in our thunderstorms, but this was just a light rain in comparison like what you would experience in a temperate country, but wetter … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged jasmine, Life, Living, photography, photos, rain, Singapore, travel, walking
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