Monthly Archives: July 2010

Kids and Tanks at National Day Parade Rehersal

Heard the planes overhead this evening, signaling the rehersals for the National Day. Saw kids in red walking in hoards as well as military tanks as we drove along the Marina area. The tanks were huge and scary. They look … Continue reading

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Jennifer Aniston’s Fear of Flying

Wow I sure can relate to her. I am pretty much a control freak myself. It’s a great service that she let the world know, so that the rest of us don’t have to feel like freaks. I had one … Continue reading

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Grey Haired Lady Gaga: Does This Mean We Can Stop Colouring Our Hair?

I am posting this because my gen-Y cousin likes Lady Gaga. Also, I found this cover striking and I kinda found Lady Gaga’s matt gray nails attractive in the upcoming September issue of Vanity Fair. It’s also great if grey … Continue reading

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My Favourite Scenic Route in Singapore

My favourite highway or drive is the one which passes Marina Bay Sands and the Esplanade – so pretty. The best scenic route on a lazy day.

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How a 5 Year Old Sees Marina Bay Sands

Of all the art pieces I was attracted by this one by a 5 year old, of Marina Bay Sands.  Spotted this at an exhibit of children’s paintings at Millenia Walk, probably a contest related to the National Day Celebrations. … Continue reading

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Nantsuttei Hakata Pork Broth Ramen at Parco Millenia Walk

There are Ramen chains sprouting all over Singapore. To me that’s great, because it means more options. I also happen to love Ramen and it never fails to be a great soupy meal option, that’s not too heavy. Every time … Continue reading

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Harvey Norman Reminds Parents in Singapore: Your Children are Your Responsibility

I just found this pretty funny. It’s like Harvey Norman (Home Furnishing and Electronics Store) at Millenia Walk has had it’s fill of out of control kids and they’ve had it. Scooting about on skateboards, pressing every knob in sight … Continue reading

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Former Miss Singapore Ris Low is Back With a YOG Cheer

Gosh I wanted to like it, but I have to admit it’s as cringeworthy as reported in the Yahoo Singapore News. Ris Low enters a contest submitting a video cheer for the Youth Olympics 2010 (YOG) in Singapore. It’s seems … Continue reading

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A Bad Day For a 4 Year Old

We’ve all had our bad days and predicaments as adults and often long for our carefree childhood days, but we forget that kids have bad days too.  Here is 4 year old Geoffrey whose day at the zoo was ruined … Continue reading

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Jessica Biel Looking Really Feminine and Soft

I’ve always thought Jessica Biel works out too much and has become too muscular. Somehow I think woman look better when they’re softer. But here she looks really pretty and the most feminine I have seen her in a while. … Continue reading

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Prettiest Celeb Baby Stella Luna

It’s a pity we can’t see her face. 40 year old Ellen Pompeo’s baby Stella Luna is one of the cutest, prettiest tots around.  Chubby baby legs and arms always get me.  I don’t think guys will get it.  She … Continue reading

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I Actually Found This Cute – Litter Munchers in Singapore

To curb littering by the young, the government has come up with a campaign and it’s shockingly cute and not lame. I would love to spot a garbage bin pimped out like this. The funniest bit is when I went … Continue reading

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Why Can’t Singapore Ads Be Cool Like This One With Rhys Darby

This may be old to most, but it’s brand new to me.  I love Flight of the Conchords and Rhys Darby who is so excellent in it.  So here he is in a Nike Tennis Commercial.  When it comes to … Continue reading

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Culture Shock: Singapore Expat Bloggers Give Great Insights

I love reading blogs by expatriates in Singapore. They give me new insights and perspectives.  They also scoop out interesting tidbits I have overlooked. All of the guidebooks and expat guides to moving to Singapore mention a particular local custom. … Continue reading

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NDP 2010 Song and Mr Brown’s Version About His Xiao Char Bor

I had never heard the National Day Parade Song before, but first saw Mr Brown’s (Singapore’s most famous blogger apart from Wendy Cheng) spoof which was pretty darn good as usual. He can actually sing! Xiao Char Bor means crazy … Continue reading

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Curvy Architecture and iPad Ads at VivoCity

The curvy architecture at VivoCity makes the mall pretty attractive. The apple green theme is so vibrant and I really like it. Also iPad adverts were all over the escalators and at Apple authorized dealers you could see people clammering … Continue reading

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7 Year Old Rhema Marvanne Sings for Her Mum

This story will make you cry. Little Rhema who is from Texas, lost her mum to ovarian cancer when she was just 6. Now she sings gospel songs to her mother. Keeping in mind that she is just 7, she … Continue reading

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I Love Antoine Dodson

Update: 2 August 2010 So this is how Auto-tune works on most professional singers. I love this song. Very catchy. Antoine should be getting proceedings once this is on iTunes. That would be so great! I think many people, the … Continue reading

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Model Rebecca Tan Dons a Bikini to Swim in Flooded Kitchen

How could I have missed this. What a cute tongue in cheek response to the frustrating floods, when her Joo Chiat Home was flooded. When 29 year old Australian model, Rebecca Tan’s kitchen flooded, she decided humour was the best … Continue reading

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Another Tree Fell in Singapore – Motorcyclist Hurt

The Straits Times has actually put up a flood alert. And I was just joking about it flooding, earlier. It also earlier reported that the falling trees are due to the weather and not because they are poorly rooted. ‘There … Continue reading

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Juice at Starbucks

I kinda like the orange juice (S$4.50) at Starbucks. I usually have the iced latte but decided to go for something different. I don’t really like the Big Splash outlet though – it’s tiny, overcrowded and too hot. Somehow the … Continue reading

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Cute Celeb Kids Getting Shoulder Rides

I thought it would be interesting to talk about shoulder rides because you hardly see Asians doing this with their kids. Maybe it’s changing these days, but as a child I have been carried, but have never been placed on … Continue reading

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