Monthly Archives: July 2010

Malia Obama’s Growth Spurt

Posted on July 27, 2010 by bookjunkie

Pretty Malia Obama is only 12, but she has had a sudden growth spurt that makes her almost as tall as her mum Michelle.  Her father the President joked that she was looking too old and that he was glad … Continue reading →

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Sweet Dreams Baby

Posted on July 27, 2010 by bookjunkie

This is the sweetest idea I’ve come across in a long time. The purest thing ever is a sleeping baby.  Adele the mum just added a fun dimension to it.  as she tries to capture the innocence of her baby … Continue reading →

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Norwegian Wood – The Movie

Posted on July 27, 2010 by bookjunkie

I love atmospheric Art movies with breath taking cinematography and a complementary soundtrack. I also love Japanese movies and Norwegian Wood has all these wonderful elements. I can’t wait for the movie based on novelist Haruki Murakami’s book Norwegian Wood. … Continue reading →

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Pretty Things You Don’t Need But Want: Nordic Glass Birds

Posted on July 26, 2010 by bookjunkie

It’s not secret that I love everything Scandinavian and I mostly shop at Ikea. In Singapore Ikea used to be the only place for scandinavian style, but now there’s a more expensive range from Style Nordic which is now open … Continue reading →

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Carl’s Junior: Some Days You Just Need a Yummy Charbroiled Burger with Bacon and Cheese

Posted on July 26, 2010 by bookjunkie

Since I don’t eat beef, I go for the chicken club which is so orgasmically good because it has bacon! Bacon always makes any food better. It has melted cheese too which just upps the yum factor. One thing about … Continue reading →

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VivoCity’s Skinny Snowman Looks Out To Sentosa

Posted on July 26, 2010 by bookjunkie

When my cousin visits from Perth, she loves going to two malls in particular – ION Orchard and VivoCity. VivoCity used to be her #1, but I think it may have been bumped by ION. I like VivoCity mainly because … Continue reading →

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Megan Fox Has Thai Food with her Step Son Kassius

Posted on July 26, 2010 by bookjunkie

Angelina Jolie lookalike and recently married Megan Fox says she’s very maternal, having looked after her stepson Kassius since he was 3.  Here she looks stunning in casual wear and seems to be pointing out the paparazzi to 8 year … Continue reading →

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Jolie-Pitt Kids at Tokyo Airport

Posted on July 26, 2010 by bookjunkie

The Brangelina rainbow family always fascinate me with their uber cuteness. What stylish tots, but Pax looks extra cute in his suit and missing front tooth. {Image: This is London} Maddox, 8 plays with Pax, 6 as Zahara, 5 looks … Continue reading →

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Singapore’s Etsy Girls

Posted on July 26, 2010 by bookjunkie

I wasn’t aware that the Etsy store had sellers from this tiny island as well. It was quite refreshing to stumble upon them. I first came across the delightful Paper Exploits run by Kelly, a Literature undergraduate at the National … Continue reading →

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Dome at Parkway Parade

Posted on July 26, 2010 by bookjunkie

The cafe, Dome is attached to Borders the bookstore at Parkway Parade. When it’s not too crowded it’s a nice place to have a chat. The Decor reminds us a bit of an old library, with its dark wood panelling, … Continue reading →

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Manpuku: A Japanese Food Court in Singapore

Posted on July 26, 2010 by bookjunkie

When we’re at the eastern part of Singapore and at the newest mall there, Tampines 1, we always choose to have our lunch at the Japanese food court Manpuku. It’s a clean spacious place with loads of seats and all … Continue reading →

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Katie Holmes Looks Pretty in a T Shirt and Jeans

Posted on July 26, 2010 by bookjunkie

I love simple casual wear so I think Katie Holmes looks really pretty here.  You can see more of casual Katie at Just Jared, where I got the picture from.

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Celeb Tot Kai Schreiber

Posted on July 26, 2010 by bookjunkie

This little boy is just so beautiful, I always think it’s such a pity he isn’t a girl.  You know how some kids are even more good looking than their parents – the kids of Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber … Continue reading →

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Cheapest Parking in Singapore – Weekdays After 5pm

Posted on July 26, 2010 by bookjunkie

I think I should brave the jams and head to town for the cheapest parking on weekday nights: After 5pm: Century Square: $1.60 per entry (It’s in Tampines – Popeyes chicken here at level 5 which I haven’t been to … Continue reading →

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Cheapest Parking in Singapore – Weekdays before 5pm

Posted on July 26, 2010 by bookjunkie

Free: Mustafa Centre Greenwood Avenue Sungei Buloh Park Mandai Orchid Garden Ikea Tampines – Free from 7am to 11pm Below $2: Plaza Singapura: free for 1st hour, $1.05 for next hour, $1.20 for following hour White Sands Shopping Centre: $1.20 … Continue reading →

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Cheapest Parking in Singapore – Saturdays

Posted on July 26, 2010 by bookjunkie

Did a list for Sunday, so here’s my cheapest parking list for Saturdays. There are sucky places with cheaper parking (like it’s free at the desolate Turf City), but I only included nice places: Free: Mustafa Centre Greenwood Avenue Sungei … Continue reading →

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Cheapest Parking in Singapore – Sundays

Posted on July 25, 2010 by bookjunkie

Recently I scoffed at headlines that parking in Singapore is cheap, as we came out #50 on a global list at US$21.53 per day. I guess it’s all relative depending on your earning power. Anyway the most expensive place in … Continue reading →

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Earl Grey at teadot

Posted on July 25, 2010 by bookjunkie

The shopping at Tampines 1 doesn’t interest me, because I generally have no patience or interest in shopping in Singapore, but B likes the Japanese clothing store Uniqlo which had its first branch in Singapore here. I’d rather browse at … Continue reading →

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Angelina Jolie is Stunning in Red

Posted on July 25, 2010 by bookjunkie

Angelina Jolie is just so beautiful. She truly takes your breath away in red and it shows that she should occasionally do away with her usual blacks in favour of colour. The Photo is from her promotion of her latest … Continue reading →

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Kendall Responds: Little Kardashian Sister in a Bikini Just Wrong? Or Am I Too Old Fashioned?

Posted on July 24, 2010 by bookjunkie

Update: Kendall Jenner responds to critics of her bikini pictures in People Magazine. She reveals her dad Bruce Jenner was concerned. “I am excited to be working as a model, doing what I love to do.” The Keeping Up With … Continue reading →

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Lindsay Lohan’s Misery in Jail

Posted on July 23, 2010 by bookjunkie

According to the UK Tabloid, The Mirror, Lindsay Lohan is having a very tough time in jail: Cheryl Presser, 43, who was in there for car crime, told the Mirror: “The wards are cold and smelly – they stink. The … Continue reading →

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Yellow Bean Ham Chin Pang

Posted on July 23, 2010 by bookjunkie

I have to mention that the lady at the counter was abrupt and rude. I asked if she could heat up the bun and she just said no in a very annoyed manner.    I also had to stand at … Continue reading →

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