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Monthly Archives: September 2010
Exercise That Creates Art
This is just incredible. A Drawing Machine by Melbourne artist Joseph L Griffiths who is based in Paris. Melbourne seems to be a place where art thrives. The artist is a genious and this installation was his statement on a … Continue reading
Posted in Lovely Ideas
Tagged Art, artist, beautiful, beauty, bicycle, cycle, exercise, happiness, interesting, interior design, Life, Living, Lovely Ideas, photos, pretty
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Fish Mart Sakuraya
B had the green cold noodles which you dip in a sweet sauce. I tried it once and realised that I possibly could acquire the taste for cold noodles. It has a refreshing taste and the noodles are al dente. … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged cold noodles, culture, decor, design, Entertainment, Fish Mart Sakuraya, Food, Fresh Catch Dining, green noodles, inari, japanese, Life, Living, mall, personal, photography, photos, pretty, shopping, Singapore, travel, udon, West Coast Plaza
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Singapore Daily Photo: The Sky Lately
I think I am seriously deprived of nature. That’s why I end up taking so many pictures of the clouds and the sky and the trees. I just need more green space and bodies of water. That would make me … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged beautiful, beauty, clouds, Life, Living, nature, photography, photos, Singapore, sky
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Before Mad Men: Jon Hamm in his Girlfriend Jennifer Westfeldt’s Movie
Jon Hamm has said that his girlfriend Jennifer Westfeldt saved his life, by taking him out of set dressing on porn and putting him in a critically acclaimed movie for which she co-produced and co-wrote the screenplay. Whenever she appears, … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged beauty, before Mad Men, Celebrities, comedy, Entertainment, funny, Jennifer Westfeldt, Jon Hamm, Kissing Jessica Stein, Mad Men, Movie, TV, women
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Singapore Daily Photo: Just Another Rainy September Day
This is what Autumn looks like in Singapore. Yup, we don’t really have any seasons. Another super hot day and a few hours later, down came the rain. Visibility was very poor, even with the windshield wiper swishing the water … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged cloudy, dark clouds, downpour, grey skies, Heavy Rain, Life, Living, nature, photography, photos, rain, Singapore, travel
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Suri Cruise in Prague
I just love the expression on her face. Out of all the celebrity babies, the various expressions Suri makes are the most fascinating. Also her parents totally dote on her like she’s a princess and she hardly ever has to … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged beautiful, beauty, celeb, Celebrities, celebs, cute, Katie Holmes, photos, Prague, suri cruise, Tom Cruise
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Starbucks Iced Cafe Latte
I always tend to order the same drink at Starbucks – Iced Cafe Latte. The Starbucks at Sembawang Shopping Centre is a swell hangout place, when it’s not packed with people. The chalk boards always add a cosy touch. I … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged coffee, culture, decor, design, Food, Iced Cafe Latte, Life, Living, personal, photography, photos, Sembawang Shopping Centre, shopping, Singapore, Starbucks, travel, Wisma Atria
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Halal Sushi
Sushi Hei at Sembawang shopping centre is the only sushi place I know of that is halal certified. Ichiban Boshi is still my favourite chain restaurant for sushi, but the variety here is nice. It’s also nice that it was … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged culture, Food, halal, japanese, Life, Living, muslim, photos, Sembawang Shopping Centre, Singapore, sushi
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Singapore Daily Photo: Food Republic (Wisma Atria)
Out of all the Food Republic outlets, the one at Wisma Atria is my favourite. I always gravitate towards either the curry rice or the Korean rice on hot stone. There’s a colourful array of dishes to choose from at … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged culture, design, food court, Food Republic, Life, Living, mall, Orchard Road, photography, photos, shopping, Singapore, travel, Wisma Atria
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Mad Men Cast Interviews: Jon Hamm Suffered from Chronic Depression and Took Antidepressants
I am glad when celebrities share details about their mental illnesses. It makes things easier for the rest of us. Jon Hamm’s revelation that he took medication for his depression is very significant. There is quite a stigma related to … Continue reading
Posted in Health & Wellness
Tagged anxiety, death, depression, grief, health, Jennifer Westfeldt, Jon Hamm, Kiernan Shipka, Life, Living, Mad Men, Mental Health, Sally Draper
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Mid-Autumn Full Moon
It’s a good night for moon gazing and amazing to me how the lunar calendar works. Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival and the moon has never been brighter, in spite of the cloudy skies. I just could not get a … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 22 September 2010, beauty, Life, Living, Mid-Autumn Festival, Moon, nature, photography, photos, Singapore, sky
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Singapore Daily Photo: Smoky Skies
The skies got smoky grey and it rained again after a very hot afternoon. September is never this hot. Japan is experiencing a prolonged summer right now. Global warming is causing our weather to go crazy. I can’t imagine what … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged global warming, Japan, Life, Living, personal, photography, photos, Singapore, travel, weather
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Singapore Daily Photo: Red Ferrari
If I had a million dollars to spare the last thing I would do is buy a Ferrari as I am not that into cars. I just can’t justify to myself ever paying for much for something like that. B … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Borders, car, culture, Daily Photo, design, F1, Ferrari, formula one, Life, Living, Orchard Road, personal, photography, photos, race, red, Singapore, travel
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Little Girl is Mean to Anthony Bourdain
Poor Anthony. Watch this and you’ll know what I mean. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVQk5NlGEBs] 54 year old Bourdain is getting soft and it makes me like him even more. In a recent interview he talks about the reason for his becoming a softie … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged Anthony Bourdain, celeb, Celebrities, celebs, culture, Discovery Travel and Living, Food, funny, Life, Living, Singapore, travel, Travel Channel, Video, YouTube
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Singapore Daily Photo: Catch Cheating Spouse
This is one of the most eye catching unusual ads I’ve seen plastered on a taxi. With the increasing number of divorces this must be a rampant problem in Singapore. I never really thought about private detectives existing in Singapore. … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged cab, funny, Life, Living, odd, photography, photos, Singapore, strange, taxi, travel
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Singapore Daily Photo: How Is This OK?
A common sight on Singapore roads, but it doesn’t seem safe for workers who could be flung out if the lorries or trucks make a sudden stop. Often I see vehicles like this, especially lorries driving at breakneck speed and … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged bad, Life, Living, Lorry, news, personal, photography, photos, Singapore, travel, van
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Stop Aging: No More Botox?
A Russian scientist has claimed to have found the fountain of youth and it might be available in the form of a pill in a couple of years. He even cured his own cataracts with his eye drop formulation. To … Continue reading
Posted in Health & Wellness
Tagged aging, Amazing, beauty, breakthrough, discovery, drug, fountain of youth, news, pill, Russian, Science
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Blazing Heat Followed by Heavy Rain
Another unusually hot day in Singapore followed shortly after by torrential rains. It may not feel comfortable, but a sunny sky always renders better pictures. Since we’re at the equator the sun’s glare is so fierce that it’s hard to … Continue reading
Singapore’s Odd and Gross Signs and Posters
Saw this at the Chinatown Market. I am a little puzzled at the picture at the very top. I figured that it means no pets and that includes dogs, cats (looks more like a pig to me) and birds? No … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Chinatown, culture, disgusting, gross, Life, Living, market, Not allowed, odd, photography, photos, sign, Singapore, travel
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Chocolat N’ Spice Muffins at Shunfu
If you’re at Shunfu market, I feel I should tell you that only the Char Kway Teow and the muffins are worth the trip. Even if I had the most iron willpower I wouldn’t be able to resist the double … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged banana, Best, Chocolat N' Spice, Chocolate, culture, Food, Life, Living, market, muffins, personal, photography, photos, Shunfu, Shunfu Road, Singapore, Tanjong Pagar Plaza, travel
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