Monthly Archives: October 2010

Burger Shack’s BBQ Pulled Pork Burger

Burger Shack has the yummiest BBQ pulled pork burger (S$6.20). The pulled pork is moist and the bun is soft. Rather small though and you may not feel very filled up. I would skip the fries next time as I … Continue reading

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Halloween in Singapore Sucks

Halloween in Singapore seems to be confined to small areas of supermarkets where they sell the masks and decorations. I wish it was bigger, like what I saw in Osaka. It’s actually quite pathetic. I know it’s totally commercial and … Continue reading

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Mango Shopping

In Singapore you can find Mangos in abundance. Thought I’d post about Singapore again as I seem to have abandoned her for a bit while writing about my Osaka trip. At NTUC I saw cheap but kinda sweet mangoes from … Continue reading

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Journey to Osaka Castle Park

Osaka Castle Park is the symbol of Osaka. The castle was flattened during the war and this is a replica.  Inside the castle is a museum, but everything is in Japanese so I guess it is more meaningful for the … Continue reading

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Osaka: Pretty in Pink

Besides the pink bicycles that I saw everywhere, pink featured prominently in Osaka. My favourite colour never looked prettier. Hello Kitty. Pachinko – Japanese slot machine which is a bit like a pinball machine. Umbrellas. Some kind of naughty custard … Continue reading

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A 20-year-old model photographed as if she were 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and 60 years old (via everything livia)

I just had to share this post because I found it so amazing. It reminded me that no matter how old we are, we are basically the same soul on the inside. It also showed me how beautiful you can … Continue reading

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Turning 40: My List of 40 Travel Memories

I’ll be turning 40 in a few weeks, and all year long I have been anticipating going into a deep funk. So far it hasn’t quite happened yet and I think I have to thank my blogger friends on WordPress … Continue reading

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Osaka: French Pastries

If you have some time in Osaka, you should definitely visit their cafes where you’ll find the most exquisite looking pastries. They tasted divine – real cream plus the freshest fruit was used. Again, I swooned over the Japanese attention … Continue reading

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Japanese School Uniforms in Osaka

I think Japanese School Uniforms look so smart. Nothing like the pinafore I wore to school that use to bunch up messily. In between lessons and for comfort, we used to take off the belt that came with it and … Continue reading

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Paul the Psychic Octopus Won’t Like it One Bit in Osaka

The people in Osaka love Octopus. Not for football predictions Paul – to eat! It’s a delicacy that I don’t think I will acquire the taste for. I do love their over the top huge mascots though. Makes the city … Continue reading

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Super Adorable Baby Animals in Osaka

It was so sad how the little puppies and kitties were trapped in these tiny display boxes. I wish I could release them all. Realized later that photos were not allowed. I saw quite a few little dogs like cocker … Continue reading

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Stella Luna’s Pink Shoes

I love how Ellen Pompeo and Chris Ivery dress their baby Stella who is just too cute for words.

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Kuromon Ichiba: Fresh Produce at Osaka Market

If you visit Osaka you must take a look at the market called Kuromon Ichiba at Nippombashi. You will be blown away at how pretty the fresh produce looks. The most amazing looking Japanese grapes which were selling at a … Continue reading

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Stop Taking Meridia or Reductiyl Right Now

Doctors easily prescribe these drugs even to people who are not that overweight. I wonder how much money clinics make off these drugs. The drug Meridia which is known as Reductiyl in Singapore is now seen to have it’s negative … Continue reading

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Hanamaru in Osaka: The Place to Go For Udon and Inari Sushi

Someone should bring this Japanese Food Chain called Hanamaru to Singapore. It’s affordable and they sell the best udon and inari sushi. So I discovered that Japan is not as expensive as it was in the past. I am craving … Continue reading

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Amazing Views From the Plane

The best part about flying is taking photos from the plane. The best views you can possibly get. For a while I am distracted from my fears by the sheer beauty of the pristine sky and the blanket of clouds. … Continue reading

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#59. Most Places in Singapore are Smoke Free

Only when I returned from Japan did I appreciate the smoke free comfort that I enjoy in Singapore. Being in an Osaka restaurant, or cafe was like being on the set of Mad Men where everyone was chain smoking. No … Continue reading

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Still Afraid of Flying

The first time I ever flew I was 10 years old and the whole experience of flying thrilled me to the core. For years after that, I looked forward to the occasional plane ride and had no fear apart from … Continue reading

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Katie Holmes: Cute and Talks Suri on Letterman

Katie Holmes tells cute stories about Suri and Tom on Letterman.  She looks lovely and relaxed too. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEalOFGmnYM&NR=1]

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Brad Pitt with Twins Vivienne and Knox

Photos of celebrity babies are even more fascinating when they happen to be twins, cute and rarely seen as in the case of Vivenne and Knox Jolie-Pitt.  It’s helps that their parents are the most famous and beautiful celebrities in … Continue reading

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Osaka’s Fashionistas

The people of Osaka seem a bit more laid back than the people of Tokyo. From what I’ve read, Osaka is known to have a rivalry with Tokyo as most second cities do. They however have been credited with having … Continue reading

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Osaka: Land of Pretty Bicycles

I saw so many pretty bicycles and the ones in pink attracted me the most. Osaka must be a pretty safe city, and I felt safe too even walking out late at night. You can tell this as most people … Continue reading

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