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Monthly Archives: July 2010
Boys and Their Toys: The iPad Frenzy in Singapore
The apple authorized dealer at Parkway Parade told us told us there were people queuing outside the store since 7am. The store only opened at 10am! I think it’s crazy and it’s something I wouldn’t do. I’m not patient enough … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Headlines
Tagged Apple, ipad, iPad Launch, Life, Living, news, Singapore, tech
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Angelina Jolie Declares She Isn’t Completely Sane
I just love that she did that, because that’s how I feel about myself these days. Here is the exact quote that she gave at the Comic Con interview from Celebitchy. On her character Evelyn Salt: “I loved that she … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged Angelina Jolie, beautiful, beauty, celeb, Celebrities, celebs, Comic Con, interview, photo, photos, Sane, Sanity
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Gwyneth Paltrow and Shakira: Stunning in Hot Pink
I just love how great Shakira and Gwyneth Paltrow Look in total hot pink outfits. The shade really complements their skin tone. Gwyneth looks real pretty in her Prada vintage-looking dress. I also love how her pink Christian Louboutin peep-toes … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged beautiful, beauty, celeb, Celebrities, celebs, Entertainment, fashion, Gwyneth Paltrow, hot pink, photos, pink, Prada, pretty, Shakira, women
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Little Suri Cruise Has a Friend
The little girl Suri Cruise made fast friends with is Isabella, who plays Katie Holme’s daughter in the Kennedy series. I think she is the spitting image of Caroline Kennedy. Greg Kinnear plays JFK. I can’t wait to see this … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged Caroline Kennedy, celeb, Celebrities, celebs, cute, Entertainment, friend, Isabella, JFK, Katie Holmes, photos, suri cruise, television, The Kennedys, TV
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Your Face Like You’ve Never Seen It Before
You just gotto try out this software called SymFace. Especially if you’re bored or frustrated by your idiot boss, or backstabbing coworker at the office. It’s fascinating. What it does create a symmetrical face based on the left side and … Continue reading
Posted in Laughter
Tagged beauty, fun, funny, Marilyn Monroe, online software, symmetrical face
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Funny Video: “I Don’t Like You Mummy”
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8aprCNnecU] Toddlers are so honest. I remember a my friend’s toddler looking a bit worried when she asked him if he would look after her when she got old. He said he would, but that he had to go to … Continue reading
A&W Root Beer – The Best Root Beer Ever
It’s a pity we don’t have A&W in Singapore anymore. I used to go to the outlet in Holland Village. But at least we still have the soft drink. Just add a scoop vanilla ice-cream and you’ve got the famous … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged A&W Rootbeer, dessert, drink, Food, Life, Living, Rootbeer Float, Singapore
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Why I Like Jessica Simpson
She eats pasta like a real woman! Jessica SImpson is one celebrity who genuinely enjoys her meals. No dressing free salads for her or nibbly bites on a sandwich. The Paparazzi captured her celebrating her 30th birthday. See more here.
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged 30th Birthday, beautiful, beauty, celeb, Celebrities, celebs, eating, Entertainment, Jessica Simpson, Pasta
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Fearless Jolie is Scared About One Thing: Her Kid Becoming Teens
Angelina Jolie was quoted as saying: “I break out into a sweat at just the thought.” I think Vivienne might give her the most trouble as she looks like a mini Angelina. (but it’s really just an excuse to post … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged Angelina Jolie, beautiful, beauty, Brad Pitt, Brangelina, celeb, Celebrities, celebs, cute, Knox, photos, Salt, twins, Vivienne
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Beautiful People and Tots
More beautiful people and tots in People Magazine today, including Tom Cruise who poses with his German fans in Munich and Liev Schreiber who recently starred with Angelina Jolie in Salt, was spotted with his boys. Those 2 boys are … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged babies, beautiful, celeb, Celebrities, celebs, cute, Kai, Liev Schreiber, Munich, Naomi Watts, people, photos, Sasha, Tom Cruise
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We Now Have Falling Trees To Worry About!
Another tree fell on a car at Ang Mo Kio, Street but luckily this time there were no fatalities – just scratches. It’s pretty scary. Are the trees not properly rooted down, as they are artificially planted for aesthetic reasons? … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Headlines
Tagged Ang Mo Kio, falling trees, Life, news, Singapore, trees
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Popeyes Fried Chicken Is Great Comfort Food
Some days the comfort food you seek is the savoury sort and not the usual sweet carbs. There are days I crave for fried chicken. Not just any fried chicken, but the Cajun flavoured ones from Popeyes. The bright orange … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Ang Mo Kio, Best, biscuits, Corn, Fast Food, Food, Fried Chicken, George Ang, Malaysian, Mashed Potatoes, Owner, Popeyes Chicken, review, Singapore
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Britney Spears And Thinning Hair
I have my issues with hair thinning, so this photo spoke to me. It made me think that female celebrities sacrifice more than privacy and that’s having to use weaves to give the image of thick lustrous hair. I always … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged Balding, beautiful, beauty, Britney Spears, celeb, Celebrities, celebs, culture, hair, photos, Scalp, Thinning, Weave, women
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Jennifer Aniston is Not Botoxed To Heck
I am not really a huge fan of Jennifer Anniston, but since B is, I am posting this. I do love that she hasn’t botoxed her face. She gives hope to normal women above 40, who have forehead lines and … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged Actress, aging, beautiful, beauty, botox, celeb, Celebrities, celebs, Crow's Feet, getting older, Jennifer Aniston, life lines, older, photos, women, Wrinkles
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My Mum’s Olivetti: New Love For An Old Typewriter
My Apple iMac is gorgeous. I was yearning for it for years before I got it, and there is no question that I love it. But you know what? It’s been hurting my eyes. The backlight on the screen, even … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing
Tagged Ad, Advert, beautiful, beauty, childhood, dad, decor, design, Elegance, father, history, interior design, ipad, launch, Life, Living, Mad Men, Manual, memories, mother, mum, Nostalgia, old, Olivetti, Olivetti 32, Olivetti Typewriter, personal, Singapore, Sophistication, story, trend, typewriter, vintage, writing
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Black Parents Give Birth to White Baby
There are two incredible stories that I read about births that were amazing. It just tells me we’re all the same underneath. Read, Black Parents Give Birth To White Baby. The British father, was quoted as saying “She could be … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged Amazing, babies, beautiful, black and white, Black Parents, cute, famous, Genetic, Incredible, interesting, Life, news, twins, UK, White Baby
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The Sunrise and Why I Didn’t Fancy ‘Inception’
I love seeing the morning sky. The mornings always make me feel more hopeful than the nights. My nights are filled with anxiety and a sense of unfulfillment that ironically make me too wound up and tense, to sleep. When … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged anxiety, beautiful, beauty, Calendar, claustrophobic, didn't like, feelings, Inception, insomnia, Life, Living, Morning Sky, nature, night, nightmare, personal, photography, photos, Singapore, Sunrise, Sunset
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Driving Past the Singapore Flyer and Marina Bay Sands
It was another unusually cool, cloudy and rainy day in July. I was hoping it wouldn’t rain heavily as it might set off one of my anxiety attacks. Luckily it just drizzled and I managed to distract my mind. Taking … Continue reading
When Beautiful Girls Wear Unflattering Outfits
I like Jessica Simpson, because she is so down to earth and real. She just tweeted about turning 30 and finding a wrinkle. But why does she always have to wear such unflattering clothes. She’s actually not that big. It’s … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged beautiful, beauty, celeb, Celebrities, celebs, clothes, fashion, Jessica Simpson, photography, photos, romper, slimming, techniques, Unflattering
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Vintage Ads: Singapore the sunny smile isle
Found this vintage Singapore tourism advert from 1974 where the catchphrase was Singapore the sunny smile isle. Charming wasn’t it. I think life was less stressful then and we probably smiled a whole lot more. Today the latest advertising … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Ad, design, history, Life, Living, marketing, Nostalgia, Poster, Singapore, STPB, the sunny smile isle, travelling, Uniquely Singapore, vintage, Your Singapore
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James Haven and Jon Voight Support Angelina at Salt Premiere
It’s nice to see that they have reunited with their estranged father Jon Voight. I have always felt sorry for Jon Voight, although I don’t really know exactly what he did to be shunned. All I know is that he … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged ABC News, Angelina Jolie, Baby Angelina Jolie, beautiful, beauty, Brad Pitt, celeb, Celebrities, celebs, childhood photos, Entertainment, Father Daughter, James Haven, Jon Voight, Movie, news, Nightline Interview, photos, Salt, Toddler James Voight, Video, young jolie, Young Jon Voight
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The Noose: Let’s Have More Empathy for Lower Income Foreign Workers
Michelle Chong does a spot on Philippino accent. Some Singaporeans really treat their maids terribly. Aren’t they employees just like any of us working in an office, but somehow they get treated a whole lot worse – dehumanized. Anyway I … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society
Tagged comedy, funny, July, maids, Michelle Chong, satire, Singapore, society, television, The Noose, TV
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