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Monthly Archives: May 2010
Unreasonable Demands at Work
These are some unreasonable demands at work which a friend H shared with me: 1. Getting a work email on Friday night and expecting the completed work by Monday. (you’re indirectly expected to work on the weekends) 2. Getting a … Continue reading
Tea Dot – Earl Grey Tea and a Book
I was at Tampines 1 the other day and popped into the Tea Dot for a small cup of Earl Grey Tea. It cost S$3.50 Singapore dollars. It’s a great place to sit and read with the natural light pouring … Continue reading
#3. A Cat Lounging in a Stack of Buckets
I spotted this well looked after pet cat in a provision store in Chinatown. B who has a soft spot for cats snapped this. It reminds me of a cat out of a Murakami novel.
Posted in 100 Reasons to be Happy in Singapore
Tagged cat, happiness, Living, Singapore, travel
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Gross Childhood Snacks = Happiness
Some of this may be weird or positively gross to most people. It just happens to be heaven to me. It’s what makes a bad day a whole lot better. Most of it is an acquired taste since I was … Continue reading
New Eateries at VivoCity
We usually walk at the malls to get away from the dreaded heat outside. The heat can really make you feel lethargic and a mall (although I hate shopping) seems to be the only place to escape to. It’s always … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged cafe, coffee, dessert, dining, eateries, Food, Korea, new, Singapore, Tom N Toms, VivoCity
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Asian Inspired Costume Exhibition at VivoCity
I was surprised to see life-sized dolls in various Asian inspired costumes just outside the Timberland store on level 1 of VivoCity. The Exhibition of Costumes is by a Singaporean designer called Moe Kasim. I checked on the official website … Continue reading
PageOne at VivoCity
I tend to gravitate towards bookstores. The allure of unread books draws me in. At VivoCity this would be PageOne. What’s lovely about this place is the strong element of natural light. The back and sides of the bookstore are … Continue reading
National Geographic Store at VivoCity Singapore
The decor here reminds me a little of the Natural History Museum in New York with it’s wood panelling. Just gazing at the globes, professional shot photos of gorgeous landscapes, huge coffee table travel books, makes you yearn to be … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged decor, Living, National Geographic Store, Singapore, VivoCity
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National Geographic Store at VivoCity Singapore – There’s a Cafe Now
I didn’t try out the cafe today, but I think it looks really nice and cosy. A peek at the menu revealed Spanish cuisine and various other cafe type snacks and drinks like quiche, coffees, teas, hot chocolate, wine and … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged cafe, coffee, Food, National Geographic Store, Pincho's, Singapore, VivoCity
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Writing and Honesty
Lately I have become extremely self-conscious about blogging. It’s very hard to write honestly from the heart, because it leaves you feeling very exposed – almost naked. Sometimes I feel like deleting a whole post because it left me too … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing
Tagged authors, blogging, exposed, honesty, Paul Theroux, personal, travel, writers, writing
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Slow Down Now
I came across this fabulous website that I need to share. It’s The International Institute of Not Doing Much. I am comforted that they call out multitasking for what it is – a moral weakness. All this is done tongue … Continue reading
Posted in When Work Sucks
Tagged bad boss, brain, bully, burnout, distress, employees, employers, gadgets, mono-task, multi-task, office, productivity, sleep, sleep deprivation, slow, work, work life balance
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We Fry our Carrot Cake
In Singapore we have carrot cake that’s a chinese dish which is fried. The main ingredients are rice flour, shredded radish, egg and garlic. B introduced me to a good one at Bedok hawker centre. It’s a hot crowded place … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged affordable, Bedok, budget, carrot cake, cheap, Chinese, Food, hawker, Singapore, Song Zhou
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Tom Cruise is Back on Oprah, and Talks About Suri
Tom Cruise is on Oprah again and it’s reported that he’s very much subdued this time. I wouldn’t have minded seeing him jump on her couch. Why repress your inner spirit? I really want to see the whole interview but … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged celeb, Celebrities, celebrity babies, Oprah, suri cruise, Tom Cruise
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The Icing Room
Singaporeans, especially teenaged girls love cute things. I think that’s the main draw for this new confectionary chain called ‘The Icing Room‘. Even though I am eons away from my teens, I find it really pretty. Couldn’t resist taking pictures … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged cakes, confectionary, Food, manga, pink, Singapore, the icing room
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ION – Swanky New Mall in Singapore
I have no patience at all when it comes to shopping and prefer to do it online. But I figured since my cousin and partner love shopping, and particularly at ION, I would do a post on it. Really if … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged directory, Food, food hall, ION, shopping, Singapore, travel
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When You Work with Insufferable Idiots
1. Sometimes I wonder, am I such delightful company that when it’s time to leave the office and I have completed all my urgent tasks you feel compelled to dump something at me at 6 pm? And it’s always at … Continue reading
