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Monthly Archives: December 2010
Architectural Curves at Vivo
I do love the feminine curves of the Vivo City Building. The Japanese architect did a great job. The idea of a sprawling viewing deck and playful structures are appealing to me as well. Is the skinny snowman being cleaned … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, Art, curves, design, Feminine, japanese, Life, Living, mall, personal, photography, photos, shopping, Singapore, travel, vivo, VivoCity
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Singapore Daily Photos: Driving by Tanjong Pagar Railway Station
It’s sad to think this place will soon be transformed, due to the railway being closed and the place changing hands from Malaysia to Singapore. I hope it doesn’t lose it’s charm and the fabulous prata and other authentic Malaysian … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, beauty, culture, design, Life, Living, Nostalgia, old, old buildings, personal, photography, photos, Railway, Singapore, Tanjong Pagar, travel
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Singapore Daily Photo: The Awesome Dark Clouds Today
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged beautiful, clouds, dark, Life, Living, nature, photography, photos, Singapore, thunderstorm, travel, weather
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Baguette: Healthy Vietnamese Style Sandwiches
The decor at this little cafe located at VivoCity is inviting with all that red. They do say in food psychology that colours like red, orange and yellow stimulate the appetite. I had a mini grilled chicken baguette which was … Continue reading
When Life Sucks: Donor Turns Out to be Wife’s Lover
Imagine receiving a kidney from your wife’s friend only to discover later that he fathered your daughter and has been having an affair with your wife for the past 4 years. Out of gratitude he even helped the donor, whom … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Headlines
Tagged affair, anger, daughter, donor, kidney recipient, Life, Living, news, Singapore, story
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Singapore Daily Photos: Christmastime at Changi Airport Terminal 3
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, Changi Airport, Christmas, decor, decorations, design, dining, Food, Life, Living, luggage weighing scale, photography, photos, Popeyes Chicken, pretty, Restaurants, Singapore, Terminal 3, travel
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Train Ride to the Airport
Who knew there was still patches of undeveloped land in Singapore? It’s a good thing and I hope there’s no new construction to take up every last little bit of land. Noticed a man who looked out of place in … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged arrested, Changi Airport, crime, culture, depression, illegal, law, Life, Living, MRT, news, personal, photography, photos, Singapore, society, stigma, suicide, tanah merah, thoughts, train ride, travel
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Hokkien and Singlish Expressions I Actually Use
By request of Kierstens of Suddenly in Asia, I am doing this post about Singlish words. This post is dedicated to you, Kierstens. Hope you like it. Singlish is a very easy going form of communication and highly economical. You … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged blur sotong, Chinese, conversation, culture, Dawn Yang, expat, fake accent, funny, Hokkien, how lian, kan cheong, kancheong spider, language, Life, local, pretty, Singapore, Singaporean, Singaporean auntie, Singlish, suan, ta pow, Video, words
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Angelina Jolie’s Red Carpet Gowns and Dresses for The Tourist
Angeline Jolie, you either love her or loathe her. I’ll go with the former and I think she’s stunningly gorgeous. Those eyes, those lips – to die for. Her latest gown, on the red carpet at Madrid, with the sparkly … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged Angelina Jolie, beautiful, beauty, celeb, Celebrities, cream, fashion, gown, Life, Living, madrid, photos, pretty, red carpet, sparkly, The Tourist, women
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I Learnt Something on Goop
Gwyneth Paltrow gets quite a bit of flak for her newsletter and website Goop being too pretentious and in Singapore terms ‘atas’. She always seems so perfect too and able to do anything, which of course is infuriating for lesser … Continue reading
Posted in Lovely Ideas
Tagged Art, beautiful, beauty, Celebrities, floral arrangement, flowers, Goop, Gwyneth Paltrow, ideas, lovely, pretty, Roses
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Singapore Daily Photos: European Style Japanese Cafes at Millenia Walk & Parco
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Cafe Ma Maison, culture, design, Entertainment, Food, Life, Living, Millenia Walk, Octa Hotel, Parco, photography, photos, pretty, Pullman Bakery, Singapore, travel
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Singapore Daily Photo: Interesting Sign at the Promenade Station
The people behind the website Timesavers? A governmental charity organization.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Life, Living, MRT, photography, photos, Promenade, sign, Singapore, timesavers, travel
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Singapore Daily Photo: Please Q
Still don’t quite see this happening. They queue, but when the train comes and the doors opens, everyone rushes in and your path is blocked as you try to make your way out.
Posted in Culture & Society, Singapore Living
Tagged courtesy, culture, Life, Living, MRT, personal, queue, rude, Singapore, society, travel
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#68. The Central: A Spacious Mall Where the Vibe is Relaxed
This is one mall that doesn’t get too crowded as it’s more of an eating place. It has several good Japanese restaurants where you can indulge your Ramen cravings. Just like Liang Court, this place feels more Japanese. Take Book … Continue reading
Posted in 100 Reasons to be Happy in Singapore
Tagged Book Mart, books, central, culture, cute, decor, design, directory, Entertainment, Fine Cuts, Food, happiness, Japan, japanese, Life, Living, mall, Miyazaki, Mona & Remy, personal, photography, photos, pretty, Ramen, river, shops, Singapore, The Central, travel, Yamakawa
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Vertigo in Singapore
Here’s where you can experience vertigo. The escalators at The Central and the steep steps down into the River outside. When you get too close you feel like you might fall in. I actually see kids sitting on these steps … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged design, escalator, Life, Living, mall, photography, photos, Singapore, Singapore River, The Central, travel, vertigo
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Japanese Burgers vs American Burgers
Plain hamburgers are known to be the heathiest, but since I don’t eat cow but I do eat chicken I decided to do a post comparing how decadant the various burgers are. I was really surprised when I checked the … Continue reading
Zero Chemistry between Depp and Jolie but I still want to watch The Tourist
I can’t wait for The Tourist to show here. Any movie about travel and fantastic locations, and I’m there. Especially with fantastic cinematography that’s a feast for the eyes. In spite of the weird British accent, Jolie looks absolutely stunning … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged Angelina Jolie, chemistry, Entertainment, Golden Globes, Johnny Depp, Movie, photo, The Tourist
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Poor Hugh Jackman Gets a Black Eye for Oprah
The very humble and good natured star joked about it. “That was so much fun, until the end,” joked Jackman, according to a Reuters UK report. He told Oprah the excitement made him hit the brakes a bit late. “I … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged Australia, Hugh Jackman, Oprah, Sydney Oprah House
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