Tag Archives: quirky

Tasmania Trip 2019 Day 4: MONA

Posted on October 11, 2022 by bookjunkie

What we saw on the vast grounds of the museum. After walking through the museum we had lunch at the cafe and then explored the grounds outside.

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#92. Anything Under the Sun at Mustafa

Posted on August 14, 2012 by bookjunkie

Mustafa, the 24 hour shopping mall in Little India is a Singapore experience you should not miss. It’s hard to describe it and the first time you enter it can be an assault to the senses. So much stuff with … Continue reading →

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Parco Millenia: Quirky Things

Posted on March 29, 2012 by bookjunkie

Came across a shop called Ameba and it was fun looking at the quirky things on display. These are probably things you don’t need but want. But even though B found the first mug cute, I am anal. It looked … Continue reading →

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New at Marina Square: Monoyono & Camper Outlet

Posted on December 22, 2011 by bookjunkie

Monoyono looked very christmassy with the toy soldiers. A place to get quirky xmas gifts. Camper Outlet Store. Still pretty expensive though.

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Yong Siak Street: Strangelets, Books Actually & 40 Hands

Posted on August 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

I finally made it to Yong Siak Street which is in Tiong Bahru, after reading so many complementary posts by so many young bloggers. When I was there the most striking thing I saw was this poster for a beautiful … Continue reading →

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#75. It’s Hot, But Thank Goodness it Never Goes Past 38 Degrees Celcius

Posted on January 6, 2011 by bookjunkie

I know I always complain that it’s hot, but thank goodness it have never gone past 38 degrees celsius (I could say 37 degrees but you know, global warming and all).  I believe our hottest recorded temperature was 36 degrees … Continue reading →

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Singapore Daily Photos: Cup Noodle X’mas Tree and an Angelic Snowman

Posted on November 20, 2010 by bookjunkie

An Asian take on Christmas. Where else can you see a x’mas tree made out of noodle cartons except for Asia, where we live on instant noodles.     An angelic snowman with the halo to prove it. All at … Continue reading →

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Only Juliette Lewis Could Pull Off Blue Hair At 37

Posted on August 18, 2010 by bookjunkie

I just adore Juliette Lewis. You may remember her as the precocious 17 year old who pulled her weight opposite Robert De Niro in Cape Fear. Many people forget that she was one of the first girlfriends of Brad Pitt, … Continue reading →

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World Cup 2010 Winner: Paul the Octopus vs Mani the Parakeet

Posted on July 9, 2010 by bookjunkie

My sister has been urging me to blog about Paul the English Octopus living in Germany, but my interest wasn’t piqued till I heard about our very own pundit in Singapore. Mani the parakeet who is owned by 84-year-old Fortune … Continue reading →

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