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Monthly Archives: September 2012
My Cousin’s Breakfast in Australia
I was excited about my cousin’s new iPhone 5 and she sent me a photo of her breakfast. I was really impressed by the quality of the photo taken indoors. And I usually don’t care for fruit, but her honey … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged Australia, Breakfast, Camera, Cousin, crumpet, D, english muffin, iPhone 5, quality, strawberries
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4 Things: Finding Happiness in the Supposedly Mundane
I was thinking about happiness and how I could find it without spending any money or leaving my house. 1. Well one thing I know for sure that would make me happy is if I successfully organize all my stuff … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings, Music
Tagged clutter, exercise, Firehouse, free, happiness, joy, Love of a Lifetime, mundane, music, ordinary, organize
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Movies About Hope & Faith: Jeff Who Lives at Home & Salmon Fishing in The Yemen
Watched two movies recently. Jeff Who Lives at Home and Salmon Fishing in The Yemen. Both tell very different stories, but I found a similar theme of hope and faith. The slacker movie appealed to me a lot more. I … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings, Movies
Tagged death, destiny, faith, father, grief, hope, Jeff Who Lives at Home, loss, Movie, movies, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, sweet, touching
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The Scenic Route
I may complain that Singapore lacks nature and is just too urban, but sometimes I feel that the roads themselves can be a green oasis. You just need to find the scenic route. But when all that fails there’s always … Continue reading
Tiong Bahru Bakery: I Came Back to Try the Lemon Curd Tart
Been here some time ago but due to a major blog backlog took this long to blog about the experience. What I do love is the proliferation of French cafes in Singapore. What I like best at Tiong Bahru Bakery … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged bread, cafe, coffee, croissant, decor, French, lemon curd tart, orange tart, pastries, pretty, tarts, Tiong Bahru Bakery
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The Cajun Kings at Jalan Riang: I Would Come Here Again for the Gumbo
Was sad to see the Australian restaurant Jules close down. I wonder why, because it was very popular. In it’s place is The Cajun Kings where I’ve found a new favourite – Gumbo. It was my first time trying it … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged authentic, Cajun, dinner, Food, gumbo, Jalan Riang, Jules closed, new, restaurant, seafood, Singapore, The Cajun Kings
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Au Chocolat at Marina Bay Sands (Real Hot Chocolate & Cheesecake)
So many French Cafes all over town and that’s great news to me. This one in particular is French inspired (said to be Singapore grown) and I must say it’s one of the best hot chocolates I’ve had lately. I … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Au Chocolat, Best, cafe, cakes, cheesecake, desserts, French inspired, Hot Chocolate, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
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I Like the Cute New Logo
Guillaume’s White as Milk site which I write for as been getting a new look. I find it exciting when a small family home-based business is launched. Makes me wish I could do the same. I also hope the site … Continue reading
I Adore the Cafes at Cluny Court
I only recently discovered that the new Botanic Gardens entrance is much nearer to Cluny Court than the Botanic Gardens Visitor’s Centre Cafe and the Cafes here are much nicer too. I would come again to Gastronomia Da Paolo and … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Botanic Gardens MRT, Cafes, Cluny Court, Cold Storage, croissant, cupcake, dining, Food, kids, pet friendly, Restaurants, shops, Singapore, Societe Canteen
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Reminded Me of Toddlers & Tiaras
We were wondering why it was impossible to get a parking space at Far East Plaza and we soon found out why. There was a ballroom dancing competition for kids. It seems cute and all but as I observed closer … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society
Tagged ballroom dancing, children, Far East Plaza, little girls, Sinagpore, Singapore, Toddlers & Tiaras
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Provision Shops at Eunos Crescent
This is what our government calls the heartlands, but to me it’s just real, down to earth Singapore. I always wonder how the traditional provision shops compete with NTUC. It’s seems so unfair to these small family run businesses.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged east, Eunos Crescent, HDB, night, Provision Shop, Singapore
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Had Amazing Chicken Satay at Eunos Crescent Hawker Centre
Lots of good Malay food here, but I would come back for the satay. I dare say it’s one of the best I’ve had lately. The freshly made potato curry puffs were so yummy and here’s where you can get … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Best, calories, Eunos Crescent, Food, halal, hawker, Malay, Nasi Lemak, satay, Singapore, Traditional
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Not Into Parties or Clubbing
I am terribly awkward and self conscious. Never been into parties or clubbing where I didn’t already know and was comfortable with everyone there. I prefer one on one meetings over tea with someone I know and like, rather than … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged alone, awkward, clubbing, failure, lack of confidence, low self-esteem, noise, odd, parties, self conscious, solitude, thoughts
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Grand Prix Singapore 2012
I have to admit, the fan of sporting events like soccer and Formula One, is my partner, and upon his urging I took photos of F1 in Singapore. The tiny cockpit of those cars on display make me feel utterly … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 2012, car races, clothes, Formula 1, Grand Prix, photos, race, Singapore
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Giant Grapes at Chinatown (Mid Autumn Festival 2012)
We were both thrilled to spot the huge grapes at Chinatown and as we drove through, rows and rows of pastel paper lanterns. I refer to this festive period as the lantern or mooncake festival but it’s officially known as … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Chinatown, decor, Decoration, festival, festive, Lantern, Life, Mid-Autumn, mooncake, photography, Singapore, street
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Art by Kids at Bay Front MRT
Took this some time ago and forgot about it. Decided it was time for a short post to appreciate the art at our MRT Stations.
Tired of Being Politically Correct All the Time
Worried that I’m gonna have a ton of bricks coming my way, but I’ve just been feeling this way lately. Just had to say it. It’s quite a restricting feeling to have to watch every single thing you say and … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society, Midlife Musings
Tagged 70's, cautious, culture, family, honesty, personal, politically correct, pretentious, self edit, society, thoughts
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Confused About Which is the Best Curry Chicken Stall at Queensway: Famous or Original?
I’m so confused about which is the stall that has the better curry chicken at Queensway but all I know is that I loved what I had. Chose the famous curry chicken stall (even though it may be more famous … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Anthony Bourdain, Best, bread, Curry Chicken, famous, Food, ginger tea, old photo, Queensway, Singapore, spicy, teh alia, yummy
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Queensway Shopping Centre: Cheap Pants Alteration, Curry Chicken & Soccer Jerseys
I’m not that fond of coming to Queensway Shopping Centre unless there is a purpose or unless I get to have curry chicken. The curry chicken here is out of this world and requires a whole other post. Queensway as … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged cheap, Curry Chicken, funny, jersey, pants alteration, personal, Queensway, shopping centre, Singapore, soccer, sporting goods
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Arteastiq (Sorely Disappointed)
We both felt ripped off and we came here with very high expectations seeing the impressive decor from afar. We were at Mandarin Gallery and passed by the art space cum tea salon the day before and even thought we … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged afternoon tea, Arteastiq, bad, disappointing, expensive, Food, high tea, Mandarin Gallery, Singapore, stale, tea lounge, worst
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Bloggers are People
Had to share this brilliant piece by Kirsten Han. It spoke to me as I often grapple with this. Blogging is one way I express myself but I am not just a blogger. I’m happy to be one, and take … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged bloggers, boxes, fed up, Kirsten Han, labels, people, Singapore, wrong
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