Monthly Archives: February 2011

Does the Ugly Singaporean Still Exist?

Although expats are criticized for remaining in their own circles, sometimes I can’t blame them because it is hard to meet locals who are willing to be as open to new friendships.  It is much easier for expats to connect … Continue reading

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Another New Mall Opens: The Clementi Mall & Basement Directory

Since I started this new mall investigating thing I decided that I should check out The Clementi Mall as well. It’s not officially open yet and is the one next to Clementi MRT Station. I don’t know how the Clementi … Continue reading

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83rd Academy Awards: The Oscar Dresses I Liked

I wasn’t planning to write about the Oscars because I missed the show, but since Sister Earth Organics requested it, I was inspired to seek out what the pretty ladies of Hollywood wore today. The reason why I missed the … Continue reading

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Inside Job Wins Oscar for Best Documentary

The movie Inside Job is incredible for blowing the lid off the corruption on Wall Street and the movie just won the Oscar for Best documentary. It makes me even more suspicious of the financial industry and how it all … Continue reading

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Asia’s First Legoland will be just 15 Minutes away in JB

I was excited to read that there will be a Legoland in JB in 2013.  The story is that Danish toy maker Lego will open a multimillion dollar Legoland theme park in southern Malaysia (Johor Bahru) in 2013. I am … Continue reading

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Singapore’s National Treasure: Kumar

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B911iQOL1Os] I just love Kumar. He may not be politically correct (his jokes are every -ist you can think of), but somehow he’s the only comedian in Singapore who really cracks me up.  Some of them may even be directed … Continue reading

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Land of Aggressive & Pesky Marketing Tactics: Telemarketers, Flyer Distributers and Beauty Product Promoters

The marketing tactics in Singapore will drive you bonkers, the worse culprit being telemarketers.  This is because there is no protection for consumers against such pesky callers. They are pesky because they don’t seem to listen to you at all, … Continue reading

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Curry Rice at the Maxwell Road Food Centre

High up on the branch I thought they looked like rambutans, but a close-up shot shows that they are not hairy. So what are these? Spotted the palm tree near the entrance of the Maxwell Road Food Centre. Just across … Continue reading

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Sparkling or Still: Is Water the New Wine?

When I am asked “Sparkling or Still?” at a fancy restaurant, I am almost too afraid to say tap. I think mineral water is an acquired taste, but I know people who prefer it to tap water. It made me … Continue reading

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Lady Gaga is Lovely to Her Young Fans: Meet 10 Year Old Maria Aragon

I am too old to be a fan of Lady Gaga but I love how wonderful and sweet she is to her fans. I found this video very touching. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_DmxlfIn8U] The video that went viral. This proves to me that … Continue reading

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Why I think My Village is Awesome: The Charming Mall in Serangoon Gardens

Unlike other malls there’s no huge developer behind the aptly named My Village, just twin brothers who own the building and are passionate about it having grown up in the estate.  It’s small size makes it cosy.  The only drawback … Continue reading

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Tourists May Be More Intimately Acquainted with our History than we are

I am quite bashful to admit that I am not as proficient as tourists armed with a guide book and internet research may be, when it comes to our little historical tidbits. For one thing I only discovered more about … Continue reading

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Scout Willis and Stepdad Ashton Wrote a Song About Coffee

It’s called My Sober and I think it’s cute.  Shows what a great relationship they have.  For the first time Ashton actually seems fatherly. Middle child, Scout has a surprisingly lovely voice.  I must confess – I didn’t expect it … Continue reading

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Celebrity Baby Fashionistas

Don’t you wish you were a little girl again and could dress this cute? All the photos are from Celebrity Baby Scoop and Just Jared where I get my celeb fix. Ellen Pompeo with cutie in pink, Stella Luna. {Image: … Continue reading

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The Old Man at Ann Siang Hill

I was compelled by the poignant image and work ethic of the elderly man collecting old boxes near the Ann Siang Hill area.  I couldn’t help but feel guilty about my privileged position. Explored more about the Ann Siang Hill … Continue reading

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P.S. Cafe at Ash Park – No Children Allowed

I hope no one throws bricks at me, but wouldn’t it be wonderful if no teens were allowed either and then it would be a truly adult place. I would love a place for old fogies like myself, but I … Continue reading

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Thomas Friedman Impressed by Serious Singapore (NY Times)

Came across this article in the NY Times that I found interesting. Always keen to see how Singapore is viewed from the outside.  The article left me amazed at how far we’ve come with our primary school Science lessons.  When … Continue reading

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Bakerzin at My Village

The service at Bakerzin was impeccable. The female manager was very warm and welcoming.  It’s always nice to see professionalism and pride in service.  It was what stood out and made me want to return. Besides that, the food was … Continue reading

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Trending in Singapore: Bubble Tea, Donuts & Other Fabulous Fads

In Singapore we have Food Trends or should I call them Food Crazes. After a hard day at the office, indulging in a food novelty is a nice way to wind down. It’s quite a phenomenon to see long winding … Continue reading

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Pretty Noodle Bowls

Love this idea of little hand painted noodles bowls with a place to rest your chopsticks. Saw it at Yevgenia’s Etsy store.

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Tom Cruise & Suri in Canada

Suri is starting a fake fur coat trend and it’s sweet to see her with dad Tom. More Suri Cruise photos at The Daily Mail to check out. {Image: The Daily Mail}

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My Favourite Place: Kino at Liang Court

Rilakkuma is cuter than Hello Kitty. Always better when there’s a sale. Wide, spacious and not too crowded like the one at Bugis Junction.

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