Monthly Archives: September 2010

Shunfu Char Kway Teow

Posted on September 19, 2010 by bookjunkie

I was planning to eat healthier last week, but I don’t have the iron willpower I desire and I caved in the end. If I ever have Char Kway Teow (fried flat rice noodles cooked with lard, in a clam, … Continue reading →

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Baby Doll at the Flea Market

Posted on September 19, 2010 by bookjunkie

This sweet little baby kewpie doll caught my eye at the weekend Flea Market at China Square. It looked so sad and forlorn amidst the throng of buyers who were more interested in the new action figures and collectibles. Maybe … Continue reading →

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Healthier Meal in Singapore

Posted on September 19, 2010 by bookjunkie

In an attempt to eat healthier I headed to Quiznos. Sadly it was closed to we ended up with an even healthier Subway Melt. Chose to just add a bit of olive oil and vinegar instead of the creamy dressings. … Continue reading →

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Shiloh’s Combat Boots and Sword

Posted on September 19, 2010 by bookjunkie

Shiloh and Zahara look so cute in their outfits. Don’t you just adore that green knapsack? Shiloh looks like a mini Brad and Zahara has the most beautiful eyes. Zahara going to be a stunner when she grows up. {Images: … Continue reading →

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Lindsay Lohan: Surprising Confession on Twitter

Posted on September 18, 2010 by bookjunkie

To earlier reports that she had failed her drugs tests Lindsay told US Weekly “I’m fine. They’re all nuts.” Now Lindsay Lohan has twittered that she is prepared to face the judge.  The poor girl even make the news on … Continue reading →

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A Minimalist, Serene Life

Posted on September 18, 2010 by bookjunkie

I feel frazzled, stressed and poor, by a consumerist society that is continually telling me what you need to own in order to be happier. It made me wonder if there was a healthier way to live.  Well there is. … Continue reading →

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Brilliant Casting: Sacha Baron Cohen to Play Freddie Mercury

Posted on September 17, 2010 by bookjunkie

I love Freddie Mercury and Queen is just not the same without him.  I was really excited when I heard my favourite british comedic actor would be playing Mercury in a Queen biopic.  If only the Borat actor would surprise … Continue reading →

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Mid-Autumn Festival 2010: Streets of Chinatown

Posted on September 17, 2010 by bookjunkie

I have never seen the Mid-Autumn Festival done on such a grand scale before. It must be because of our million tourists, but I like it as well. I was thinking it would be much prettier here at night when … Continue reading →

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Mid-Autumn Festival 2010: Chinatown’s World Lantern Display

Posted on September 17, 2010 by bookjunkie

While wandering around Chinatown with the tourists, we came across this hotchpotch display of lanterns and later discovered they were from all over the world.  If you wanna have a look, it’s just outside the Chinatown MRT (subway) station). We … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Affogato: TCC at Central

Posted on September 16, 2010 by bookjunkie

The chocolate ice cream was too rich for me! I actually wanted a Cafe Viennese (espresso with fresh whipped cream instead) which I discovered was not on the menu after pouring through it. The white sofa chairs at this TCC … Continue reading →

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Cartoonist Who Tells The Truth

Posted on September 15, 2010 by bookjunkie

Alex Noriega is a 29 year old cartoonist from Barcelona and I think he is a genious! Check out his wonderful blog, Stuff No One Told Me with the cutest, strangely motivational illustrations. These are some of my favourites.

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Amazing Packing Skills

Posted on September 15, 2010 by bookjunkie

I love travelling, but I loathe packing because I do not travel light and always worry about what I have forgotten. There is never enough space in my bag. Wish I could pack like this guy. The overlapping technique will … Continue reading →

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I Never Knew Websites Were Banned in Singapore

Posted on September 15, 2010 by bookjunkie

Call me an ignoramous. Go ahead. I feel quite ignorant and positively dumb, after just discovering this today. I didn’t know certain websites were banned in Singapore, till I came across this article on Yahoo Singapore which talks about the … Continue reading →

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Lee Kuan Yew Interviewed by The New York Times

Posted on September 15, 2010 by bookjunkie

Lee Kuan Yew is synonymous with Singapore and he turns 87 today. If you ever wondered what Lee Kuan Yew’s office looks like, wonder no more. Wouldn’t it be great if we could all wear track shoes to work. I … Continue reading →

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Best WordPress Feature Yet: Subscriptions

Posted on September 15, 2010 by bookjunkie

On this post I am gonna suck up to WordPress, but it’s truly due to my genuine delight. I am just loving the new ‘Read my subscriptions’ feature on WordPress. I just noticed it a couple of days ago. It’s … Continue reading →

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I Love Elle Fanning’s Cat’s Eye Retro Glasses and Cute Print Skirt

Posted on September 15, 2010 by bookjunkie

I like Elle Fanning and I think she is very talented. I am eager to watch ‘Somewhere’ which had won the highest awards at The Venice Film Festival and I hope it comes to Singapore soon. She is dressed age … Continue reading →

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Rico Rodriguez of Modern Family and Baby Lily

Posted on September 15, 2010 by bookjunkie

I adore Manny who is just the sweetest character. I love that he’s so mature and a genious too. He is not a stereotypical child character. Rico Rodriguez who plays Manny seems so well adjusted when he appeared on the … Continue reading →

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Zoitz: Funny Comics

Posted on September 15, 2010 by bookjunkie

I found this web comic site hilarious. A tech saavy dad trying to explain where babies come from. Check out more funny stuff at Zoitz. Irritating statements.

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Mooncakes & Lanterns: Mid-Autumn Fair at Bishan Junction 8

Posted on September 15, 2010 by bookjunkie

Bishan was decorated with pretty blue pink and yellow diamond shaped lanterns.  As with most malls during this season, there was a mooncake bazaar at the first floor.  Many of the mooncakes are made by the hotels and come in … Continue reading →

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Finally Had My Lotus Mooncake with Egg Yolk

Posted on September 15, 2010 by bookjunkie

I looked for the cheapest one possible. The Tai Thong brand single yolk mooncakes were just S$11.80 for 2 large pieces and was sold at our subsidized supermarket NTUC. I got it a the branch at junction 8. I had … Continue reading →

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You are My Sunshine

Posted on September 15, 2010 by bookjunkie

Lost my cousin recently and I sang this song softly to him when I was deeply missing him, but couldn’t continue each time, because it always choked me up.  When I think of him, I think of yellow and the … Continue reading →

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Movies That Made Me Cry

Posted on September 15, 2010 by bookjunkie

I cry very easily. It’s easy to tug at my heartstrings. I have been known to even tear during a particularly sad commercial or while reading a book.  Don’t even get me started on sad songs.  At movies with heart … Continue reading →

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