Tag Archives: Singaporean

Awesome Singaporean Lady who Tasted Hail

Posted on June 26, 2013 by bookjunkie

The 44 year old Singaporean lady who tasted the hail, totally made my day. She’s truly the bright spark amidst this haze crisis. Something infectious about her enthusiasm. Hope she becomes famous and gets advertising endorsements. Children don’t try this … Continue reading →

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The Noose: SMRT & Spot on Singaporean Indian Accent

Posted on January 2, 2012 by bookjunkie

Most people who try to do a heavy Singaporean Indian accent fail miserably. Suhaimi Yusof on The Noose, nailed it. Chua Enlai does the Aussie accent. What do Australians think? Was it good? [youtube]AtkgtU6fz1Y[/youtube]

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Ikea Singapore for a dose of Sweden and a Swedish Christmas (ruined by bad behaviour)

Posted on December 6, 2011 by bookjunkie

Another reason to adore Ikea. Twenty-four numbered drawers to mark a countdown to Christmas is a lovely idea. It’s called an Advent calendar and costs S$19.90 which is a bit expensive, but it’s such a cool idea for both kids … Continue reading →

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Spectacular Grey Skies as the Monsoon Season approaches

Posted on October 21, 2011 by bookjunkie

Wonderfully scary shades of grey, as the thunderstorm looms above. I guess we are moving away from it as you can see how clear the sky still is, far ahead. But we didn’t quite make it. Not that we were … Continue reading →

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I Voted for Valerie Lim – our Miss Singapore Universe 2011 Representative

Posted on September 11, 2011 by bookjunkie

Just because. Maybe after just voting in 2 elections I feel a little lost. Wouldn’t it have been a hoot if our Miss Universe was a Tan as well? (we had 4 Tans in our recent Presidential Elections) Happened to … Continue reading →

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The Stop Cooking Indian Curry Story Upsets Me

Posted on August 10, 2011 by bookjunkie

Sunday, August 21st, is Cook a Pot of Curry Day. A brilliant group of Singaporeans set up a facebook page to celebrate curry as our way of life and it already has 17,364 attendees. (Update on 19 August 2011: The … Continue reading →

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I am Singaporean because I love going to Malaysia

Posted on August 9, 2011 by bookjunkie

I think most Singaporeans should be thankful that Malaysia still welcomes us and that it’s so easy to get there. It’s no secret that we go there for cheaper petrol, food, groceries and even medicine. And we can relieve our … Continue reading →

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Brilliant National Day Spoof Video: Another Home, with Chua Enlai & Tin Pei Ling?

Posted on August 3, 2011 by bookjunkie

Now this is what makes me feel patriotic and so close to my fellow citizens. Never thought I could be a bigger fan of Chua Enlai than right now. Just when I was feeling so jaded. I was thrilled to … Continue reading →

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Down to Chinatown for my Favourite Siew Pao

Posted on July 21, 2011 by bookjunkie

Whenever I’m in Chinatown, I head for my favourite S’ban siew pao. S’ban is short for Seremban in Malaysia, where siew pao originates I think. There’s chicken and pork, but the pork is tastier. The pastry is so buttery and … Continue reading →

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My 5 Month Blog Review: Singapore’s Hot Topics

Posted on July 16, 2011 by bookjunkie

The blog is now 5 months old and time for a review and reflection. Some days I just feel like giving up on this blog after a year as keeping up this domain is costing me. What has kept me … Continue reading →

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Introducing Adrianna, Yann & Shilo

Posted on July 7, 2011 by bookjunkie

Adrianna Tan has been writing for a real long time. I was surprised to find out just how young she is, as she writes with maturity beyond her years. I love that she writes from the heart and with an … Continue reading →

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Evil Bunny Videos: Funny Singapore Cartoons (Satire)

Posted on May 20, 2011 by bookjunkie

Brilliant satire and I wish there was more. [youtube]14tPmbq1WGE[/youtube] For me nothing beats Singlish when it comes to humour. [youtube]wMszYyoUJHE[/youtube] This one is a classic – touched on the choping seats with tissue packets situation. [youtube]bPTC-KdJeGs[/youtube] And this one makes … Continue reading →

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So Singaporean

Posted on May 12, 2011 by bookjunkie

Thanks to Victor Tan who uploaded this on his YouTube channel. It was made in 2009, but it still relevant and a great summary of what it means to be Singaporean. [youtube]BIW7i0UT5j0[/youtube]

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Servant Leaders?

Posted on April 21, 2011 by bookjunkie

I’m sure that most people like me were skeptical when the PM implored that his team should not lord it over the people and reminded them that they were servants to the people. I was shocked, delighted and then skeptical … Continue reading →

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Singapore’s Orchid Evolution

Posted on April 15, 2011 by bookjunkie

I find myself turning to Yahoo Singapore more and more for interesting and balanced articles.  I like posting about them because my family reads my blog and right now they are consumed with the upcoming Elections. Even news about Singapore … Continue reading →

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This is Why We Love Michelle Chong of the Noose

Posted on April 14, 2011 by bookjunkie

The boy who has been serving in the army has expressed remorse since the incident came to light, but I wonder whether domestic helpers continue to be mistreated. This is because there is no clear definition when it comes to … Continue reading →

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Stephanie Sun got Hitched

Posted on April 13, 2011 by bookjunkie

I am going to be super gossipy right now. Downright tabloid. But since this blog is about everything consuming Singapore right now and everything that’s totally Singaporean, I’m blogging about it. {via} Stephanie Sun is a local singer who made … Continue reading →

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Uniquely Singapore Provision Stores

Posted on April 13, 2011 by bookjunkie

In about twenty years, I have a feeling provision stores selling old fashioned brooms and mops, may become a rare sight as we buy our cleaning equipment from supermarkets and hypermarts. We may not even use the old way of … Continue reading →

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Uniquely Singapore Magazine: 8 Days

Posted on April 12, 2011 by bookjunkie

Even though Her World has been voted as the top magazine by marketers, my pick is without a question 8 Days. I think Her World is filled with too many ads and things I can’t afford or have not much … Continue reading →

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Seth Rogen Disses Singapore on Conan

Posted on April 11, 2011 by bookjunkie

I must be one of the uptight ones which surprised me as I always considered myself quite easy-going, liberal minded and able to take a joke. When I saw this video for the first time, I felt quite annoyed. I … Continue reading →

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Singlish Movie: I Not Stupid 2

Posted on April 11, 2011 by bookjunkie

Sometimes Singlish combined with ‘broken English’ is just more effective. I think this scene is from the hit movie “I Not Stupid 2” would not have been as funny or endearing, without it. The main character is your typical tiger … Continue reading →

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Kirsten you make me Proud to be Singaporean

Posted on April 10, 2011 by bookjunkie

I sometimes feel that what I blog about is so superficial, and I have been rather disillusioned lately. But you dear girl, come along with your compassion and bravery and blow me away. I am so grateful that Singapore has … Continue reading →

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