Monthly Archives: July 2010

The Noose: Michelle Chong as the Obnoxious Auntie

Posted on July 20, 2010 by bookjunkie

I just love Michelle Chong’s spot on parody of the Singapore Obnoxious Aunty and Chua Enlai’s spoof of our Newscasters and their contrived accents.  This episode is from an old season, but it’s such a classic. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1AugMhReoM]

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Return Visit to Arbite for the Best Freshly Made Ice Lemon Tea Ever

Posted on July 20, 2010 by bookjunkie

I am starting to like this little cafe in the remote Serangoon Garden area a lot. This quaint residential estate is fast becoming the next Holland Village which is Singapore’s original hangout for expats. The Australian and French schools are … Continue reading →

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AOBA Hokkaido Ramen (ION)

Posted on July 20, 2010 by bookjunkie

When I’m at ION I am always at a lost as to what to have for lunch.  That’s the problem with a myriad of choices but wanting to keep to a budget as well.  Usually we then head to AOBA … Continue reading →

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Most Stylish 9 Year Old: Willow Smith

Posted on July 20, 2010 by bookjunkie

I think Willow Smith is such a gorgeous child. She is super stylish too. Don’t you just love her hair? She’s the spitting image of her dad Will Smith. Here she is at her brother Jaden Smith’s Karate Kid premiere. … Continue reading →

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Beautiful People via People Magazine

Posted on July 20, 2010 by bookjunkie

People magazine is one of my favourite tabloids. I am sure the celebrities like the magazine too because they only put in the good shots – the flattering images. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt look years younger at the ‘Salt’ … Continue reading →

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#50. Melt in Your Mouth, Bean Curd (Tau Huay)

Posted on July 19, 2010 by bookjunkie

Somehow my constitution doesn’t allow me to have breakfast. I am just unable to digest anything before 10 am. That’s why my happy brunch of choice would be Bean Curd or what is known as Tau Huay in Singapore. This … Continue reading →

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Why Orchard Road Flooded

Posted on July 19, 2010 by bookjunkie

We’re finally getting some answers after Singapore’s Flash Floods hit the world media and infuriated business and home owners who were affected. From what I gather, the Stamford Canal lacks capacity and the drains in flood prone areas also need … Continue reading →

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What Colour Is Your Mind?

Posted on July 19, 2010 by bookjunkie

SInce I have been talking about really heavy stuff in my last post I decided I need some fluff now. Just did a silly non-scientific quiz for the heck of it, but I do like the results. If you take … Continue reading →

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My Panic Attacks Terrify Me

Posted on July 19, 2010 by bookjunkie

I have been reluctant to put this out there, but I have had a change of heart. As I write this I am still afraid and extremely self conscious, but I hope baring my soul will bring this issue to … Continue reading →

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Borshch Steak House: Step Back in Time into the 70’s

Posted on July 19, 2010 by bookjunkie

The Borshch Steakhouse in Serangoon Gardens is one of those places that’s charmingly stuck in a time warp and has retained an authentic retro feel. To be honest, I avoided patronising this place as it looks run down from the … Continue reading →

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Singapore Hits World News with Our Unexpected Flooding

Posted on July 18, 2010 by bookjunkie

I must admit that I have never seen the rain this heavy in July.  It seems like the torrential rains we usually get at the end of the year. If you’re a tourist, don’t be deterred. It’s actually the best … Continue reading →

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Texas Chicken with Best Ever Maple Syrup Biscuits (Singapore Expo in Changi)

Posted on July 18, 2010 by bookjunkie

Go ahead, take one. I know…it’s so cruel to tease with food.  Especially fried food!  Anyway, I love the thicker type of fries like this. My only issue was that this was fried to the point where it was too crispy. … Continue reading →

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Babytard Stop Sucking Your Thumb (The Shaytards Vlog)

Posted on July 17, 2010 by bookjunkie

For all the Babytard fans out there, here’s a super cute video of Babytard clips compiled by a fan. There are loads of Shaytard/ Dadtard/ Shaycarl asking her to take the thumb out of her mouth. Her reactions are just … Continue reading →

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Which Famous Author Do You Write Like?

Posted on July 17, 2010 by bookjunkie

I got a different author each time, I copied and pasted texts from my recent blog posts. The thing is, I got David Foster Wallace three times. I am not familiar with his work. I wikipedia-ed his name, and it … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Window Displays (Takashimaya)

Posted on July 17, 2010 by bookjunkie

As I was walking towards Takashimaya, B pointed out to me the cool window displays. Black and white just pop against the yellow backdrop. I am not a fan of Louis Vitton (too overpriced), but the Paris theme is definitely … Continue reading →

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Quirky and Gorgeous Book Covers at Kinokuniya

Posted on July 17, 2010 by bookjunkie

Snapped shots of some books that attracted me. If I ever had the good fortune to get a book published I would just love that bright orange cover on this simple guide to philosophy (not too simple when I browsed … Continue reading →

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A Lady Bug, a Grasshopper and a Bee (Singapore Botanic Gardens)

Posted on July 17, 2010 by bookjunkie

Drove by the Botanic Gardens and the cute bugs (a lady bug, a green grasshopper and a yellow bee?) sitting near the fence attracted me. Snapped some quick blurry shots. As I checked out the photos I noticed a sign … Continue reading →

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Wendy’s Hit By Another Flood? Homes in the East Flooded!

Posted on July 17, 2010 by bookjunkie

Update 2: Meanwhile Expats were stranded in Orchard Road this morning posted a funny video while frustrated Singaporeans also posted videos about their homes being flooded during the heavy rain this morning asking PUB (our Public Utilities Board) what they … Continue reading →

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Singapore Politics: Why Gerald Joined the Opposition

Posted on July 16, 2010 by bookjunkie

33 year old Gerald Giam, a former civil servant and a graduate of the University of Southern California explains why he joined the Workers’ Party and how it took him a whole year to convince his family to support his … Continue reading →

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Places of Worship (Little India)

Posted on July 16, 2010 by bookjunkie

As we drove by Serangoon Road (Little India), I took photos of a Mosque, Hindu Temples and a Sikh Temple which was undergoing renovation. There was a church as well, but I couldn’t snap the photos in time. You can … Continue reading →

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Funny or Die: Idiots (Intelligent Woman Must Watch)

Posted on July 16, 2010 by bookjunkie

I didn’t want to watch this Funny or Die video starring Kate Bosworth and Zoe Saldana at first, but it actually turned out to be pretty funny. I have been posting a lot of nonsense lately, but I decided that … Continue reading →

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UFO Spotted in China

Posted on July 16, 2010 by bookjunkie

This is both scary and thrilling at the same time.  Alien visitors in my lifetime? – who would have thought?  Hope they are friendly.  Anyway it hasn’t come to that yet, but the UFO spotting caused the Chinese airport in … Continue reading →

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