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Monthly Archives: September 2011
Singapore’s Best Penang Style Assam Laksa can be Found at Geylang
Singapore’s best and most affordable laksa can be found at a Coffee Shop called Penang Seafood Restaurant at 76 Geylang, at Lorong 25A. It’s just across the road from the Aljunied MRT station. You can get a small bowl for … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Aljunied MRT, Assam Laksa, Best, culture, Food, Geylang, hawker, Life, Living, Lor 25A, Penang Char Kway Teow, Penang Laksa, photography, photos, review, Singapore, travel
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Her Grandma was Miss Singapore in 1960
As I was researching about macarons, I stumbled upon gold. A beautiful post by Aliya, a Singapore girl in Perth who writes about her grandma winning the Miss Singapore crown in 1960. The title was Miss Singapore City 1960. The … Continue reading
Posted in History
Tagged 1960, Aliya, blogger, Dunlopillo, grandma, history, interesting, kebaya, latex, mattress, Miss Singapore, Perth, pillow, vintage
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Learning about Macarons (the Latest Singapore Food Trend)
I am still quite hazy about what a macaron is and am not able to clearly tell you how it’s different from a biscuit so this is going to be an organic post. As I research I will write down … Continue reading
3 Singapore Hotels Linked to MRT Stations & Malls
Update 30 Sep 2011: Since I’ve written this post, I have been getting great tips which leads me to suggest you check out Fairmont Singapore which is located above City Hall MRT. This is a good central MRT station as … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged culture, Fairmont, guide, hotels, Intercontinental, linked, Malls, map, Marina Bay Sands, Marriott, MRT, planning, Singapore, solo female, tourist, travel, traveler, trip, Tripadvisor, very near, women
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Picnics in Singapore & My Confession
I have a confession to make. I have never had a proper picnic (meal outdoors in a picnic basket and fully clothed) in Singapore. As a child I’ve had snacks in my swimsuit on a mat by the shore, mostly … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged Botanic Gardens, childhood, Entertainment, experience, green, Life, Living, park, personal, picnic, Pinics, Singapore, travel
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Cameras and Orchids at Holland Village Market
Very cool vintage camera store here. Loving the polaroids. The windmill at Holland V (that’s what we’ve been calling this area, since we were in school) is iconic. I wish that the whole area would be paved up and closed … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged cameras, flower stall, Holland Village, Life, Living, market, orchids, photography, photos, polaroids, shops, Singapore, stalls, travel, vintage, windmill
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Home by Edward Sharp and the Magnetic Zeros (& Little Alexa on Ellen)
This blog is about Singapore, but I do often feel compelled to talk about things that move me, that come from outside this tiny island. Lately I have been moved by the song Home by Edward Sharp and the Magnetic … Continue reading
Holland Village: Art, Books and Cards at Holland Shopping Centre
I like the peasant cotton blouses sold at Holland Shopping Centre. This very old mall is quite a nice place to browse, for clothes, shoes, and even art. We came here to escape from the scorching heat. At the first … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Art, books, cards, crafts, decor, Ganesha, Holland Shopping Centre, Holland Village, Life, Living, photography, photos, shopping, shops, Singapore, travel
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Holland Village MRT
I’m loving the new MRT stop at Holland Village. Parking is always a problem here as it’s a very popular area in Singapore. Can’t wait for the circle or yellow line as I call it, to be functional on 8 … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Circle Line, Entertainment, Holland Village, Holland Village MRT, Life, Living, MRT, photography, photos, shops, Singapore, travel, yellow line
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Dempsey Road: Samy’s Curry for another Yummy Banana Leaf Experience
Been here countless number of times, enticed by the very tasty South Indian curries and the laid back green backdrop. I’d rather have curry in these open surroundings than in an air-conditioned cafe. I always think, if Singapore’s temperature fell … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged banana leaf, culture, curries, Dempsey Hill, Dempsey Village, Entertainment, Food, green, Life, Living, lushness, nature, personal, photography, photos, review, rice, Samy's Curry, Singapore, South Indian, travel
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Natasha Vlogs from the Singapore Grand Prix
It’s wonderful that I get a feel of what it’s like to attend the Singapore Night Race without having to pay for the tickets or wear ear plugs. Thanks for vlogging Natasha. [youtube]VB4tZPDHpJw&feature=feedu[/youtube]
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged car, Entertainment, F1, Grand Prix, Natasha Bailie, Night Race, Singapore, travel, Video, vlog, YouTube
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Modern Family’s Mistake? – Recasting Baby Lily
I thought the twins who played Baby Lily and who had a legion of fans were so adorable and irreplacable. This is what is on their twitter page right now, as they have been replaced: Retired at age 2 3/4. … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged Asian, Asians, Aubrey, baby, baby lily, culture, Ella, Hiller, Jaden, kebaya, Korean, modern family, new actress, replaced, Sarong Kebaya, Singapore Airlines, Singapore Girl, TV, twins, Vietnamese
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Kirsten Han’s List of 7 Unintentionally Funny Singapore Videos
Kirsten Han has brilliantly written about 7 Singaporean videos which are all unintentionally awkward and comical. Check out Kirsten’s full post at SEA Youth Say So, a wonderful new website by young writers in the region. This one of Ris … Continue reading
Posted in Laughter
Tagged comical, funny, Kirsten Han, Laughter, Miss Singapore, Ris Low, SEA Youth, silly, unintentional, views, Website, young
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Natasha Vlogs about the F1, Crystal about Ice Cream Sandwiches & Callie gets close to PM Lee
I love vloggers. Especially expat Singapore vloggers like Natasha Bailie who brings us a bit of the F1 (Singapore Grand Prix and only night car race) in her video blog. I’ve never been, but wow those cars are ear bustingly … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged bread ice cream, Callie Moore, central, Crystal, F!, Grand Prix, ice cream sandwich, Katielette, loud, Natasha Bailie, river, Shaytards, sister, Video, videos, vlog, vlogger
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HDB Properties in Singapore: What Happens After the 99 Year Lease is Up?
I have always wondered about what happens when you HDB lease is up, and here’s a detailed write-up about it by Alvin on a blog all about Tiong Bahru Estate. It made me wonder what would prompt young people to … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 99 years, afford, anxiety, arrested development, cars, COE, cost of living, escalating, expensive, flats, hard, HDB, inflation, lease, Life, Living, rent, scary, Singapore
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Smiths Fish & Chips at Tanjong Katong Road
Read bad reviews and raves at the food site Hungry Go Where. The raves were by the British expats. I decided to take the word of the expats like Laura, because who would know British cuisine better and be able … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Birtish, cod, culture, expats, Fish and Chips, Food, Katong, Life, Living, photography, photos, Singapore, Smith's, Tanjong Katong, travel
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F1 Glamour at Marina Bay Sands: Miss Universe 2011 & Ludicras
When I was in the MRT yesterday, I saw many people of different nationalities, and I think many headed to the F1 races. Heard some Italian as well, and saw a girl with glittery diamond like stuff on her acrylic … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 2011, beautiful, beauty, car, Celebrities, celebs, Entertainment, F1, Glamour, Life, Living, Ludicras, Marina Bay Sands, Miss Universe, photography, photos, pretty, race, Singapore, travel
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Packet of Tea
I hardly buy drinks take-away as I can make them myself at home or I usually have the drink at the coffee-shop. Today I decided to, just for the photo. I said tea take-away, and the friendly lady corrected me … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged culture, design, drinks, Life, Living, packet, packet tea, plastic bag, Singapore, take away, travel
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Singapore Daily Photo: The 7am Sky
When I was a kid the sun seemed to rise a whole lot earlier. These days it only starts to get bright at 7am as the sun rises. In our history, I believe we set our clocks forward, by half … Continue reading
Singapore Daily Photo: Art at Bishan MRT
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Art, Bishan, Life, Living, MRT, photography, photos, Singapore, travel, wall
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Cuteness Overload: 2 Year old Eliana Narvaez
I love Vlogs (a video blog). Especially vlogs with cute little munchkins in them and they don’t get any cuter than little Eliana. When you’re having a bad day, just spend a few minutes in the shoes of a little … Continue reading