Monthly Archives: August 2012

Annoying – Hovering at Dean & Deluca

One of my pet peeves  – people who hover over you hoping you’ll leave sooner so they can have your seat.  This happened recently at Dean and Deluca.  And we had hardly even started.

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The Poster: My Sister Loves Shibly Prata

I was pretty excited when I came across a poster, just yesterday, using a quote of mine. Well actually the the blog title of my post about Shibly Prata. It was a post I wrote way back in July last … Continue reading

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A New TWG at ION: Smug Service, but I’m a Sucker for the Tea

We have wanted to try the high tea at TWG but always miss out as we are there well before 3pm. It seems worthwhile. But now that I’ve tried it I’m not so sure. All the items are so tiny. … Continue reading

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Shopping at ION

My cousin’s last request before she had to head home (her second home being Australia), was to shop at ION and so we did. I asked her if this was her favourite place for shopping in Singapore and she said … Continue reading

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Two Visits to Marmalade Pantry at ION (With My Cousin, & By Myself)

I had no interest to try out Marmalade Pantry, although I’ve strolled pass this cafe many a time. It just seemed so open, crowded and not so cosy, and I thought the pricing must be steep. But since my cousin … Continue reading

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5 Reasons Why I Prefer Genki Sushi for Japanese Food

Genki Sushi has become my favourite Japanese restaurant in Singapore. Here are 5 reasons why. The presentation might look a tad messy (this is no Jiro’s Sushi), but the taste of the egg and rice, was out of this world.

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Income Disparity

I felt sad and guilty when I saw this old lady working really hard and hunched over in front of the newly opened Cafe at Wisma. I often spot elderly people like her, clearing tables at the food court. They … Continue reading

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Regent Hotel: One of the Best Weekend High Teas in Singapore

Once in a while we go for high tea at a hotel. It’s one of the most fun things to do in Singapore and one of my favourite ways to spend the weekend. And recently we had a really satisfying … Continue reading

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Payasam

This South Indian dessert might be a bit too sweet for many, but it’s one of my favourites. I explain why here. I have a preference for South Indian food while my sister prefers North Indian food although Payasam is … Continue reading

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8 Reasons Why I Panicked When My iPhone Died

Hope you hop over with me to Guillaume’s blog White as Milk to read about it. My iPhone has since been revived by repeatedly pressing the top and middle buttons and holding for a really long time. At first no … Continue reading

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National Night

A witty satirical music video by Mentos which makes fun of our government’s anxiety that Singaporeans are not producing enough babies. To me it also might be poking fun at sexist rap videos (I take it that way or some … Continue reading

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No More Texting or Tweeting in Bed

I feel a need to declare this on my blog so that I will be accountable and embarrassed if I fail. Have tried to stop bringing my phone to bed, but I always give in to the temptation. It’s an … Continue reading

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Nasi Lemak: Old Airport Road Hawker Centre

Been trying out quite a number of Nasi Lemak stalls, but at the moment the one I like best is from Wok & Barrel at Duxton Hill. The rice there is just perfect and for me that was the winning … Continue reading

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Adults will Love Pixar’s Brave and La Luna

Shared my thoughts about the movie Brave, plus other movies I’ve recently watched and liked. Merida has the best hair and accent ever. So different and so refreshing. Always felt that wild untamed hair needs to be appreciated more and … Continue reading

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Pet Names for Baby Girls

Sugar, spice and all things nice. Baby girls just melt your heart, don’t they. I talk about the pet names we call our sweeties.

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My Second Visit to Brunetti was Disappointing

Wish the quality of the food was as good as the decor here. The cannoli was soggy and the filling too sweet. The hot chocolate was too cloying as well, and I prefer my hot chocolate made with real semi … Continue reading

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My Thoughts on Inflation While Browsing at Tanglin Mall

I was attracted by the pretty florals and spotted Cath Kidston designs at Tatty Marsh when we were browsing at Tanglin Mall. It’s one of the prettiest stores I’ve seen. All a bit too expensive though and I’m sure they … Continue reading

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Batam Spa, Day Trip (Part 3 of 3)

Beautiful night scene as we left on the van back to the Sekupang ferry terminal (there are a couple of ferry terminals in Batam depending on which spa you book). Couldn’t miss the last ferry back after the 4 hour … Continue reading

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Batam Spa, Day Trip (Part 2 of 3)

We were taken around and shown the villa facilities. Various small rooms. The private pools were cool but I wasn’t very impressed by the dark bathrooms. Seems more like a rustic chalet than a hotel, and yes I am super … Continue reading

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Batam Spa, Day Trip (Part 1 of 3)

Wanna talk about Tempat Senang Spa which is numero uno on Tripadvisor and which has discounts on Mondays and Tuesdays. Wasn’t totally impressed to be honest, but I will take you through my journey detailing what I liked and what … Continue reading

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A Second Visit to Verandah for Lunch

I think the wait staff standing around is a waste. They should do table service and then I would like the place a whole lot more. Considering what they charge for upscale, but not as good hawker food, they really … Continue reading

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High Society: Lovely Chocolate Cocktail & Cupcakes

Glad D brought me here. It was her second time and my first and I was impressed by the tiny lemon cupcake I had. It was moist and the frosting was not too sweet. D liked her red velvet cupcake … Continue reading

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