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Monthly Archives: November 2012
I Pick Blogging Over Twitter or Instagram
Went on a short road trip to Malaysia and didn’t want to incur huge roaming charges so switched off that function. As a result I was bored, but there were loads of benefits. Downers: 1. When we were lost and … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing
Tagged blog, blogging, connected, data roaming, insomnia, instagram, Pinterest, sleep, social media, Time, Twitter, wired up
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Bismillah: Not My Kind of Biryani
I expected to be wowed. They claim to be Singapore’s best dum biryani. Instead I was sorely disappointed and felt I had wasted my calories. Irritating when that happens because we do enjoy meal time so much. Should have gone … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Bismillah Biryani, briyani, Disappointed, Food, Singapore
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Conflicted: Thinking Out Loud About Blogging & Income
It would be awesome to blog full time and get paid for it, but I am deeply conflicted. I want my posts to remain 100% objective and to be honest, if I did advertorials or even if I was invited … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing
Tagged advertorial, blog, blogging, conflicted, honesty, money, selling blog, writing
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The Bratz at Plaza Singapura: Hot Dog & Pancakes
I used to like the hotdogs at Ikea best, but if you want something that’s more authentic (substantial and not soft) and with a crunch I’d say the one at The Bratz at Plaza Singapura basement is the best. It’s … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Australian, hotdog, pancakes, Plaza Singapura, Singapore, The Bratz
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Canele at Plaza Singapura
This was my second time at Canele, but my first time at this outlet at Plaza Singapura’s new wing. Whenever I feel guilty I try to have salad. But this salad was doused in salad dressing. Mentioned this to D … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Canele, dining, lunch, macaron, mall, new, Plaza Singapura, rose, tea
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Plaza Singapura: New Wing
B brought me to Plaza Singapura and I was amazed to see a new wing. I wonder how come he always knows when something new opens. He said it was just random thing as he spotted the new wing from … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged dining, extention, mall, new wing, Plaza Singapura, renovated, shopping, Singapore, Starbucks
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My Second Visit to Paris Baguette Cafe
Hope you’ll join me again at White as Milk to read about it. Just for the record, the last time I wasn’t very impressed even though the place has been getting a lot of hype.
Posted in Food in Singapore, White as Milk
Tagged cafe, coffee, Paris Baguette Cafe, Sandwiches, Singapore, Wisma
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What is the Most Important Value you Would Teach Your Child?
I feel very strongly about good values. Seems to be lacking sometimes in this material world. Or replaced by lousy ones (good to be aggressive?) in the chase for more power or money which I don’t think is very good … Continue reading
Creepy Reindeer & Other Christmas Decorations at Tangs
We were at the original CK Tang at Orchard Road to look at kitchen stuff. The place is being renovated at the new varnish on the upper levels were stinging my eyes. But the basement seemed ok. They always have … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged bookends, Christmas, CK Tang, creepy, decorations, funny, mall, shopping, Singapore, strange, wierd, xmas, Yankee Candle
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#95. A Quiet Place Near Town
Feels like I’ve quite abandoned my 100 Reasons to Be Happy in Singapore List, but perhaps it’s because I don’t want it to come to an end. It was so much fun to put it together. So I want to … Continue reading
Posted in 100 Reasons to be Happy in Singapore
Tagged area, happiness, peaceful, quiet, Singapore, Tanglin, Tanglin Mall, tudor court
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I’m Going to Answer Danielle’s 11 Questions
Recently I nominated some of my favourite blogs for an award and it came with a series of questions. One of the bloggers I nominated, Danielle liked the idea of the awarder answering a list of questions too (we like … Continue reading
Hediard: Another Favourite Spot of Mine
Some things you can’t quite explain, but I like the vibe at Hediard in spite of the prices. Just my second time here but I’m charmed by the place hidden in a quaint little Tudor style building. I know the … Continue reading
New at Liang Court: Omu Rice at Pecori
The basement food court as changed quite a bit. Decided to try a new outlet that sells Omu rice. My conclusion is I’ve had better at Ma Maison. This Omu rice will appeal to kids though with it’s sweet fresh … Continue reading
New Cafe at Liang Court: Dulcet & Studio
Wanted to have cakes here the last time but the place was just too crowded, being new and all. This time it was better but the ordering system still seemed a tad messy. Instead of allowing us to be seated … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged cakes, caramel milk pudding, cream puff, Dulcet & Studio, japanese, Liang Court, new cafe, Singapore, tea
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Too Early for New Year Resolutions?
I went ahead anyway since as we all know, time is arbitrary. I am now thinking it will help if I just focus on one thing a month. Somehow when you don’t focus your efforts get diluted. You can read … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged books, French, hobbies, New Year, personal, piano, reading, resolutions, thoughts
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Liebster Award from Carmen & Natasha
It sure is flattering to receive the Liebster award from Singapore fashion bloggers Carmen & Natasha. Thank you ladies. I love that the idea of this award is to pass it on to 11 more bloggers. The last time I … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing, Featured, Midlife Musings
Tagged awards, blogging, language, liebster award, Life, Musings, personal, thoughts
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Disappointment at JB Pau (Changi Village)
B was very excited. He thought he was bringing me to try the best pao ever called the Kongfu Pau from JB. He was sorely let down. The pau in question (giant one with ingrediants including egg, pork and mushroom) … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Changi Village, Christmas Coke, Disappointed, east, JB Pau, Singapore
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Other Stuff at Ikea Tampines that Caught My Eye
I was immediately attracted to this bowl. You see, I like things made of natural materials and I have a weakness for light woods. Even for flooring at home I prefer blonde woods to dark ones like teak. I usually … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged bowls, cloth, flowers, ikea, interior design, light woods, material, red, rose, shopping, Singapore, Tampines, wood
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Excited about the Pretty Christmas Decorations at Ikea
Out of all the Christmas decorations I’ve seen I think Ikea does it best. Had to do our usual round of checking them out and we went to the Tampines branch. Didn’t buy anything as it was crazy crowded. Hard … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 2012, Christmas, Christmas trees, decorations, ikea, Nordic, pretty, Santa, Singapore, Swedish, Tampines, xmas
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