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Uncle A: My Grandpa at Work & Other Stories
Following my last post about one of my grandma’s specialities, fried mutton with potatoes, my uncle confirmed that it was one of his favourites too. I then asked him to tell me about what family meals were like back then. … Continue reading
Fried Mutton with Potatoes
My mum learnt how to cook various ceylonese dishes, observing my grandma. Back then she mostly did the menial work like cutting up and grinding stuff. You could say, she was sous chef to the chef (grandma) and she started … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking, Culture & Society, family, Singapore Living
Tagged ceylonese, Cooking, family, fried mutton, grandma, Life, Living, mum, Singapore
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Never Been on the Singapore Flyer
Somehow when something is so near and available you feel no urgency to use it. Also I have situational claustrophobia, so when this attraction first emerged I had fear let alone a desire to try it. There were incidents of … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged attraction, Claustrophobia, fear, Life, Living, photos, Singapore, Singapore Flyer, travel
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Typical Day in the Life of My Mum in the early 1960’s
She couldn’t recall exactly what time she woke up, but it was to the crowing of the neighbourhood roosters and not an alarm clock. They were extremely loud she said. She ironed her uniform the day before. Once adorned, she … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society, family, History, Singapore Living
Tagged 1960, 1960's, culture, family, history, Life, Living, mum, personal, Singapore
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#12. Simple Joys: Having the Option to Not Wear a Mask Indoors
I do it when I feel comfortable enough and usually when it’s not too crowded. But yes I so do enjoy having that freedom.
Posted in Simple Joys, Singapore Living
Tagged covid, Life, Living, mall, mask, photos, Singapore, travel
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#11. Simple Joys: Pretty Things at ION & More Space on the higher floors
I managed to get some peace and eye candy even on a busy weekend. Trying to be grateful for every little thing as I believe it helps in elevating our mood. I can’t afford a thing at Valentino, but I … Continue reading
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Tagged ION, Life, Living, mall, photos, Singapore, travel
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#98: Exciting, Ever Evolving Food Scene
I do love dry Laksa, so I was exited to spot the opening of this new dining place at Vivo. I haven’t reached 100 on my 100 Reasons to Be Happy in Singapore, but just found my number 98/100. Started … Continue reading
Posted in 100 Reasons to be Happy in Singapore, Singapore Living
Tagged Food, happiness, Life, Living, Singapore
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#10. Simple Joys: Even Greater Ease to Check Out Library Books Using my Phone App
Love not having to queue and borrowing books by scanning the bar codes through my library App. Currently for only those books with a particular sticker, but I’m sure the efficient librarians will cover more books soon.
Posted in Joy, Simple Joys, Singapore Living
Tagged efficient, joy, library, Life, Living, photos, Singapore
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Family Ties: Aunts, Uncles & Cousins
I recently asked my uncle how he felt when his son was just born. “Were you nervous being a father now? Nervous about having to carry a baby.” He said not really, and then I realised my baby cousin (I … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society, family, History, Singapore Living
Tagged aunts, ceylonese, cousins, culture, family, Life, Living, personal, Singapore, uncles
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Ocean Liner Stories from the Past
Had a chat with both my Uncle A and Aunt S since they happened to be there at the same time. They are siblings 7.5 years apart, but the age gap seems to be negligible. Wanted to gain more insight … Continue reading
Posted in family, History, Singapore Living
Tagged 1960, Ceylon, history, Life, Living, ocean liner
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Atas Mall with Fresh Orchid Displays
B pointed out that the orchids at the Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands are real and if they are replaced regularly must be super expensive. Me and my cousin D love coming to TWG. The outlet here looks nice but … Continue reading
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Tagged beauty, design, Life, Living, mall, Marina Bay Sands, photos, Singapore, travel
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#9. Simple Joys: Wide Walkways & High Ceilings
Because most malls in Singapore are so cramped with narrow walkways I appreciate something like this at the ‘atas’ (Singlish for high class/ snooty) mall The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands.
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Tagged Life, Living, mall, Marina Bay Sands, photos, Singapore, travel
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#8. Simple Joys – Nice Strangers
The ethnically Malay grab delivery guy who got into the lift with me was so cheerful and nice. “Which level?” Wanted to press the button for me. And he said thanks as he left. He did me a favour but … Continue reading
Posted in Joy, Simple Joys, Singapore Living
Tagged courtesy, happiness, joy, kindness, Life, Living, Singapore
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Bus Ride: Living Deliberately
Raindrops on the big glass panel. The coolness of a drizzly morning. Looking out I see teenaged joy. Two on a bike. An old lady with a blue umbrella dragging her trolley on the way to get her groceries. Bell … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing, Joy, Midlife Musings, Simple Joys, Singapore Living
Tagged bus ride, Life, Living, Singapore, slow living, thoughts
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#7. Simple Joys: Water feature inside a Mall
Love the blue. I’m a water sign after all.
Posted in Joy, Simple Joys, Singapore Living
Tagged beautiful, beauty, design, Life, Living, mall, Marina Bay Sands, photography, photos, Singapore
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#6. Simple Joys: Beautiful Window Displays
Haven’t been to the Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands for a while and was drawn to this window display in particular. New sights are always refreshing. And I love the bubblegum shade of pink.
Posted in Joy, Simple Joys, Singapore Living
Tagged beautiful, beauty, design, Life, Living, mall, Marina Bay Sands, photos, Singapore
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What I Admired Most about My Father (Partner Edition)
His penmanship comes to mind. It was beautifully and artistically rendered. Calligraphy in fact. I admired his cool signature. He had to stop schooling at Primary 3 because he was biologically the eldest kid and had 5 or 6 younger … Continue reading
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Tagged father, history, Life, Living, personal, Singapore
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Apple Store: Second Time’s a Charm
All’s well that ends well, for B. We both had the professional service Apple is known for at the MBS outlet. Should have come here in the first place. We were attended to by a cheerful tall guy of Malay … Continue reading
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Tagged Apple, Apple store, Life, Living, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
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We Met the equivalent of ‘The Soup Nazi’ at the Apple Store at Jewel
I usually don’t like to write these type of posts but I’m doing so cos my partner would appreciate it. Also it’s good writing practise? And you’ll get the above reference if you’re a Seinfeld fan. Just google Soup Nazi. … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Apple store, Life, Living, rude, Singapore, terrible customer service
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Afternoon Tea Buffet at Goodwood Park Hotel
I haven’t been here in a decade so the whole place looked quite different. We truly enjoyed the experience though and the sofa seating was cosy. The buffet spread was also not too far away and the server who attended … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore, Hotel Buffet, Singapore Living
Tagged afternoon tea, Food, Goodwood Park Hotel, Life, Living, Lunch Buffet, Singapore
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One on One is Best for Me
Since the pandemic I realise more and more that I’m more comfortable having one on one conversations. No small talk for me. Life is too short for that. It’s why I find making new friends hard. I also don’t have … Continue reading
Posted in family, Joy, Midlife Musings
Tagged family, introvert, Life, Living, pandemic, personal
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