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Monthly Archives: May 2010
Hooray for the Slow Movement
In Singapore, I know many people who are being worked to death. The government has been recently talking about increasing productivity – like employees aren’t working hard enough already? Working long hours has become the norm and is expected by … Continue reading
Posted in When Work Sucks
Tagged abuse, cost of living, distress, office, overworked, Singapore, slow movement, work
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So Inappropriate
I am seeing increasing incidences of the sexualization of young girls. I don’t know what’s wrong with the parents who allow this. I don’t think it’s cute at all. It basically fodder for pedophiles and I hope the trend discontinues. … Continue reading
BP Finally Releases Video of Gushing Oil from Broken Pipe
It’s horrifying to think of the consequences. Look at it here. It’s on one of the links at the BP website. Not too obvious unless you search for it. It was first reported on web media giant Huffington Post which … Continue reading
Hindu House Warming Ceremony with Milk
My family members on my mum’s side are Hindu, so I’ve seen quite a number of house-warming ceremonies. I’m quite ignorant when it comes to ceremonies but there’s something nice and spiritual about it. I may not fully believe in … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged ceremony, culture, hindu, house-warming, milk, religion, Singapore, travel
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Universal Studios Adds Colour to Sentosa
The number of pictures I can post for free on my WordPress account is dwindling, but I feel the urge to post more pictures of the new Universal Studios. I went there last March taking the train from VivoCity. I … Continue reading
Pizza in Singapore Sucks
Home Delivered Pizza in Singapore sucked until Domino’s came back. Domino’s used to be in Singapore but closed down some years ago. Now that our expat population is increasing they probably thought it might be viable to start up again. … Continue reading
Confessions of a Blogaholic
I just started blogging on WordPress, thanks to the urging of my cousins. Having somewhat of an addictive personality, I find myself now constantly and obsessively checking my stats. I become ecstatic each time I get more hits and forlorn when … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing
Tagged blogging, FaceBook, farmville, farmville addiction, personal, Singapore, writing
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Salon for Tea Lovers
For my mum’s birthday in February we brought her to a place that made her raise her eyebrows. It was called TWG which stands for The Wellness Group and it’s a very posh French style place with teas from all … Continue reading
Hokkaido Soft Ice Cream on a Waffle Cone
At the moment the Hokkaido Soft Ice Cream from Milca is my favourite ice cream in Singapore! My cousin introduced me to ‘milca’ and ice cream heaven, at the Food Hall at basement 4 of ION (this mall is huge … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged cone, Food, Hokkaido, ice cream, ION, milca, Singapore, travel
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Hoity Toity Hawker Food at ION Singapore
My darling cousin’s back from Perth. I am always on cloud nine when she’s back, because I miss her so. I must have worn her out with all my jabbering today. Anyway she was craving for Hokkien Mee. She takes … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Food, food opera, hokkien mee, ION, Nasi Padang, Singapore, travel
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Cupcakes from My Aunty C’s Kitchen
My cousin’s home from Perth and her mum/ my aunt made some lovely cupcakes as a welcome home treat. I’m so lucky to have an aunt who is such a great baker. She’s actually a primary school teacher by vocation, … Continue reading
Petrol Prices in Singapore
Americans call it Gas but we call it Petrol. Anyway my friends who are fed up with our fuel prices prompted me to post about the high price of petrol in Singapore. From the picture you can see it’s about … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged cost of living, expensive, gas, petrol, price, Singapore
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Antiques & Collectible Toys at Singapore Flea Market
If you’re in Singapore, on the weekends there’s an interesting flea market (China Square Central,18 Cross Street, Singapore 048423) to visit for a bit of nostalgia. It’s quite relaxing to walk around and look at toys from your childhood and collectibles from … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 70's, antique, coffee shop, collectible, flea market, noodles, Nostalgia, Singapore, toys, travel, vintage
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Grey Skies before an Equatorial Thunderstorm
It was so hot during the day, approaching 35 degrees celsius. Then when it was close to 4pm the sky suddenly darkened to grey and signalling an impending downpour. Before it started there were low flashes of lighting and then … Continue reading
Soya Sauce Chicken Noodles
The Chicken Noodles with a soya sauce base was so tasty. The noodles have just the right firmness. I usually find green vegetables bitter, but the kai lan had a nice sweetness to it. It was $1.50 Singapore dollars. The … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged chicken, Chinese, culture, eat, Food, noodles, roasted, Singapore, soya sauce chicken noodles, Toa Payoh
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US Oil Spill by BP explained in a Video
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLiqvZOP8TY&feature=popt00us08] I didn’t realize how bad the oil spill was till I saw this. It is pretty horrifying how our Oceans are being polluted. Even more horrifying are reports that the spill is spreading faster than expected. And why is … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged BP, controversy, disaster, environment, nature, news, ocean, oil spill, US, world
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Is Your Boss a Control Freak?
I have a friend H, who doesn’t blog, but implored me to bring up this issue – Bosses who micromanage and the toxic effect. It’s like this. Every morning this top management ‘leader’ (workplace bully) expects H to call him … Continue reading
Posted in When Work Sucks
Tagged abuse, agitated, anxious, boss, bully, control freak, hell, Life, micromanager, nitpick, quit, Singapore, trust, work, workplace
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Guilty Pleasure of the Day – French Cafe Fare in Singapore
“Croque-Monsieur” Country rye bread toasted with Parma ham and Comté cheese, mesclun salad (I preferred the one I had at another cafe at Demsey Hill. A pity I didn’t take a picture as it was conducive with the cafe very … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged bistro, cafe, dining, Food, French, Holland Village, lunch, Singapore
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I Don’t Get Why Everyone Hates Tom Cruise?
I really don’t. In face I think he’s kinda sweet. It makes me wonder. Is it an generational thing? I grew up in the 80’s watching ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Cocktail’, where Tom Cruise was the hottest male lead, like Brad … Continue reading
Bridal Shoot at Universal Studios Singapore
Update 24 June 2010: I spotted these costume jewellery Tiaras in a store and was wondering who would actually wear them. Now after zooming in on the photos I see that the attractive bride in the simple but lovely cream … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged bridal, bridal shoot, bride, castle, cream wedding gown, groom, Life, Living, photography, photos, Sentosa, shrek, Singapore, tiara, travel, Universal Studios
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