Monthly Archives: October 2010

Guess Who This Beautiful Baby Grew Up To Be

Clue 1: She has a personality to match Clue 2: She’s 52 years young Clue 3: Before she became famous, she used to work at T.G.I FRiDAYS

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Ma Maison at Bugis Junction

I sometimes have a hankering for Western food, Japanese style. One word to describe it is sweetish. The ambience at Ma Maison is warm and cosy. It’s like having a meal at a cottage with their flowery tablecloths, little baskets, … Continue reading

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Co-Owner of Facebook Eduardo Saverin is Living in Singapore

I only just recently learnt that Eduardo Saverin is the co-owner of Facebook, with the interest generated by the movie The Social Network which Mark Zukerberg (the face of Facebook) has claimed to be inaccurate. Even Saverin has claimed inaccuracies … Continue reading

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Singapore Daily Photo: Pretty Purple Sony Camera

My sister, my friend E and cousin C will love this camera which is in their fave colour. It’s not my favourite colour, but I do think this shade of purple on the Sony Cybershot G, is very pretty. Lavender … Continue reading

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Singapore Daily Photos: Halloween at Bugis Junction

You have to look real close or you’ll miss the little bits of Halloween here and there. I wish they would do it in a bigger way like what I saw in Japan. Yeah, I know it’s a commercial holiday, … Continue reading

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Halloween Jammies

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It’s The Sumatra Squall

So that’s what’s been hitting us lately – the Sumatra Squall.  I’m not complaining as the air feels so much fresher, but I do hope there are no more dangerous falling tree incidents.  I also noticed the not so common long … Continue reading

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Tiger Woods’ Kids Dress Up For Halloween

Beautiful children.  Little Sam is a fairy and her baby brother Charlie is a batman. You can see more at Celebrity Baby Scoop if you’re an tabloid addict like me.

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Esmirada (Orchard Hotel)

It was a bit difficult to find the restaurant, as I thought it was part of the Orchard Hotel. It’s actually just located in front of it, facing the road and there’s Al Fresco as well as indoor dining (air-conditioned). … Continue reading

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Has Travel Lost Its Mystique? Do We Blame The Internet?

When I was four, even a little trip across the border to Malaysia made me wide-eyed. It was thrilling when the scenery changed drastically from Singapore’s urban landscape, to rows and rows of rubber trees with little tin-cups stuck in … Continue reading

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More Reason to Love Chris Rock: Good Hair Movie

The theme song to this movie should be Willow Smith’s ‘I Whip My Hair’. Nobody should be made to feel awful, about the beauty they are born with. I think beauty is all about perception and what the magazines and … Continue reading

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Family Dinner at Wan Hao, Marriott Hotel

I would let the pictures do the talking, but my photo taking skills are not that great. The lighting was bad and everyone was eager to dig in and I didn’t want to hold them up. I would recommend practically … Continue reading

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Starletshay’s Osaka and What I Saw

Before I went to Osaka, all the travel guides pointed to Osaka Castle as the symbol of Osaka and an attraction not to be missed. It was the top attraction on Tripadvisor too besides the Aquarium which I missed (I … Continue reading

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Starletshay Brings You Japan

I just adore Starletshay’s videos. She’s so cute, chirpy and wholesome. Starletshay is from Hawaii and she’s now in her place of origin, Japan to bring you snapshots of the country through her cute little entertaining videos. Her profile says … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Uncle

I wanted to wish my dear uncle (A) a Happy Birthday today, but the whole day long I just could not find the words. It’s because he’s so special that what I write just seems trivial and does not capture … Continue reading

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Heeren Much Quieter: Without HMV and Marche

I miss the anchor store at Heeren, HMV (music store), which has now been replaced by a department store that seems to cater to teens and ladies. Hereen used to be so lively when Marche occupied the basement some years … Continue reading

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Halle Berry Makes 44 Look Better than 24

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Born Famous: More Cute Celebrity Kids

Padma Lakshi (ex-Mrs Salman Rushdie) with Krishna (biological father is Adam Dell younger brother of Michael Dell) {Image: Hello Magazine} Coco Arquette is a little kitty. Johan and Leni. Looks likes he wants a bit of that. Kids of Heidi … Continue reading

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Those Gorgeous Jolie-Pitt Kids in Budapest

If you were a Jolie-Pitt you’d probably be that happy too. I am amazed, but not surprised at how much adoptive kids start to look like their parents. Vivienne Jolie is cute as a button. And Isn’t that the sweetest … Continue reading

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Osaka Kawaii: A Land Where Cuteness Prevails and I Love it

I recall using this starchy art glue as a kid. Cartoon characters from childhood. Kitty’s nose drips when it gets too cold, but this jacket will keep her warm.

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Browsing the Shelves at Meidi-ya and Kinokuniya Feels Like Being in Japan

Going to Osaka recently has confirmed to me that Singapore already has authentic Japanese groceries at our very own supermarket at Liang Court. Even though the prices are high as the goods are air flown from Japan, it’s lovely to … Continue reading

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T.G.I. FRiDAY’S Is Back in Singapore

My favourite food is turning out to be American. I’m not so into pasta but I seem to have a constant craving for burgers and ribs. That’s why I always look forward to a meal at an authentic American Casual … Continue reading

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