Monthly Archives: May 2010

Journalist finds Singapore Strict, but the Most Surprising Place on Earth

I was thrilled to find that Huffington Post journalist Dana Kennedy visited Singapore and seemed to think the 18 hour flight from New York was worth it. She even hinted she might return. It never fails to excite me when … Continue reading

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The Scarlett – A Boutique Hotel

I tend to gravitate towards quaint little boutique hotels. One of them is ‘The Scarlett’. A friend was staying here and asked us to pop over for drinks. It was my first time there and I just fell in love … Continue reading

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#23. Drop Box for Library Books

We have libraries in many malls and near our subway trains. And you don’t need to return them at the same place. You just drop them off anywhere you see the drop off box. I remember a time when I … Continue reading

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#22. T Shirts, Shorts and Slippers All Year Round

With our hot weather you’re not expected to dress up too much. To me it’s great that at most places other than the office we can get around in casual attire. Well even in the office some girls do keep … Continue reading

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Yummy Soya Sauce Chicken Noodles Again

Because the noodles are just that good, we had lunch here again. I decided to post more pictures from the very best soya sauce chicken noodle store. I am getting quite addicted to the noodles which have an excellent condiment … Continue reading

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The Fullerton Hotel

It may be strange that I adore a hotel, but this building is rich with history. It was the largest structure built during Singapore’s colonial times, first conceptualized in 1919. You can see the influence of classical greek architecture with … Continue reading

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Merlion – Part Lion Part Fish

The Merlion is part fish and part lion and a symbol of Singapore. Singapore means lion city in Tamil and Malay and our country has always been associated with the lion. This information I have known since I was a … Continue reading

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Cell Phones Increase Risk of Brain Tumors

I knew it! I have always felt my brain frying when I use a cell phone for even a short conversation. Like I spoke in my last post about my dislike of cell phones, now I have even more reason … Continue reading

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#21. No Chewing Gum Under My Shoe

I used to get chewing gum stuck under my shoes all the time. It was infuriating. I also hated encountering gross wads of gum stuck under movie theatre seats. Since 1992, that problem has vanished. When the infamous chewing gum … Continue reading

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Adam Ant and Getting Old

It’s sad to see people who used to be at the top of their game fall. I actually feel down reading about aging stars. Perhaps because it reflects on my own decrepitude. This feeling was sparked when I read that … Continue reading

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A Korean Coffee Place called Tom N Toms

In the 80’s, there was a place called Far East Plaza. It has a nostalgic feel for me as it was the top hang out place for kids like me, after school. It was the place we were not supposed … Continue reading

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The Drive to Marina Bay Sands

The drive to Marina Bay Sands felt leisurely, away from the frustrating weekend traffic jam in town. The view of the resort was pretty breathtaking from afar and it’s always nice to go to a new place. ‘Variety is the … Continue reading

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Boat Rides at Marina Bay Sands

This ‘canal’ will be filled with water for family oriented boat rides. I would much prefer Gondola style rides. But I guess that would be too much like the Venetian in Vegas. The light streaming in could be quite blinding … Continue reading

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I have to Pay S$100 to Enter the Casino

You, my overseas friends, can go in for free. The government needs to nanny its citizens lest we lose all our money. We are called a nanny state for a reason. I just noticed the big warning. My young friends … Continue reading

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One Night at Marina Bay Sands

I really like these comfy benches all over the lobby. There is just so much space. Something I am not used to in Singapore hotels. Usually everything is crammed together and lobbies are not this sprawling. And it looks like … Continue reading

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The Loo is Lovely but…..

…why the gaps. I feel like there is no privacy. Also the doors are so thin they feel like smooth cardboard. I also wanted to add that it’s a nice touch that the loo is perfumed as well. The gaps … Continue reading

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Rise at Marina Sands Bay

I found out that this Lobby Restaurant called Rise serves lunch and dinner buffets including a sushi and sashimi bar, a Tandoori station, risotto and fresh seafood. I think you could have a long relaxed meal here because at the … Continue reading

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Jin Shan’s Giant Lanterns at Marina Bay Sands

The humongous white lanterns were so pretty.  They are made with a smooth plastic material.  I know because I actually had ‘itchy fingers’ (a Singlish phrase we use, especially to kids who can’t resist touching things they are not supposed … Continue reading

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Art at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel

The interior of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel impressed me too. I just loved the high ceilings and the various art installations made me turn my head. Again I was carried away with the snapping. This stainless steel installation is … Continue reading

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Blown Away by the Architecture at Marina Bay Sands

To be honest when the Marina Bay Sands resort was first being constructed it didn’t look too pretty. In fact my partner thought it was an eyesore. Today we changed our minds. I took so many photos, I think I … Continue reading

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Ichiban Sushi

It’s a pleasure to go somewhere where you get very polite and welcoming service. I was craving for sushi and had the tuna mayonnaise one wrapped in sweet inari (bean curd skin dipped in sweet Japanese soy sauce). I always … Continue reading

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Workplace Bullying Can Be Worse than Sexual Harassment

Unfortunately, I can tell you from personal experience, that this is indeed true: 1. Workplace Bullying is not defined clearly the way Sexual Harassment is. There is a law protecting you if you are sexually harassed, but with workplace bullying … Continue reading

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