Monthly Archives: July 2011

Another Indulgent Stats Post: Unique Visitors

My blog traffic doubled in December 2010 and has since remained consistent. I am quite happy to have about 800 unique visitors a day. Just logging this down so that I have a record of how the blog is doing, … Continue reading

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Singapore Daily Photos: the touristy area between Ann Siang Hill and Chinatown

Tourist areas are often scorned in most countries, but we should give them a chance as there is a reasons why they are the must see attractions in a country. It’s usually a place that most locals avoid, but when … Continue reading

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Vintage Tiles, Doors and Windows at Ann Siang Hill

There are so many charming architectural features to admire at the Ann Siang Hill area. Would love to work in an office that’s been housed in an old shophouse. Just seems so charming although they are usually not as conveniently … Continue reading

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The Street Lamps at Ann Siang Hill

Every time I come to Ann Siang Hill and Club Street, I admire features like the old street lamps.

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Jerry’s BBQ and Grill (Club Street)

There is a searing review of Jerry’s BBQ and Grill at Singapore Uncensored. I found the place clean and not that bad, but I must agree that when we first entered the place we were faced with rudeness and told … Continue reading

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Vivienne Jolie-Pitt is too Cute, Picking Flowers with Mum

{via Celebrity Baby Scoop} See larger photos and more cuteness at my favourite Celebrity Baby Blog. A very cute close-up at Just Jared which shows how much she looks like mum Angelina, although she does have her very own unique … Continue reading

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Shots – a Cafe on Ann Siang Hill

I previously thought the barista at this place were a tad glum and snooty but this time there were new baristas and they were so nice.  I really do appreciate humble, down to earth people – they don’t get enough … Continue reading

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#83. Places to be Mellow like Ann Siang Hill

In bustling Singapore, there’s a cool quiet place to relax, even on the weekends. That’s Ann Siang Hill for you and another reason to be happy in Singapore.

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Hair for Hope 2011

No wonder VivoCity was so extra crowded today. It was time for Hair for Hope organized by the Children’s Cancer Foundation to raise awareness and to tell children with cancer that it’s ok to be bald. I wondered why the … Continue reading

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Movie Review: The Company Men

Anyone who has been through a retrenchment or had the heartache of searching for a job during a recession, will appreciate that this movie was made. Everyone else should watch it just so that you can have empathy, because unless … Continue reading

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Sri Mariamman Temple at South Bridge Road

I am not sure whether I have ever been inside this Hindu temple, but the carvings always intrigue me. Usually temple artists from India are commissioned to create the sculptures and they are always done by hand. There were several … Continue reading

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Acquired Taste

When I was a little kid I hated to eat proper meals or at all. I was more interested in playing (if only I was that way now). I used to eat what seems positively gross to me now – … Continue reading

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Anti-Bucket List: 10 Things I Know I Won’t Do

I have been working on a bucket list for quite a while, but then I decided to do the reverse. It’s so much less stress and kinda fun. When you get to a certain age like I have (40), you … Continue reading

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Oriole Cafe & Bar – think I ordered the wrong coffee

There are so many boutique cafes popping up all over Singapore and being a coffee addict I’ve been out in search for the best. After hearing so many raves about this place, I was a little disappointed when the coffee … Continue reading

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Sweet Indian Snacks: Jalebi & Kesari

Jalebi: North Indian dessert, with Persian origins. Deep fried flour with ghee, sugar, rose water and saffron. I searched the web and the calorie count for this dessert is listed as just 250. That’s about the calorie count for a … Continue reading

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Serangoon Road: A Church, A Mosque and Temples

A wonderful thing about Singapore is that you just need to drive for 5-10 minutes and you can come across religious buildings of all faiths. Can’t wait to see the full facade of the beautiful Sikh temple when it’s renovation … Continue reading

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Thosai at Komala Vilas

I don’t know if Komala Vilas has the best thosai, but I always tend to come back to the original branch located on the main road. It was established in Singapore way back in 1947 and is still going strong. … Continue reading

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Little India: Wonderful Chaos & a Riot of Colours

There’s always something to see at Little India.  I would definitely recommend that you come here if you’ve never been to Asia and are on a stop-over flight.  Just spend an hour walking along the little streets.  And bring your … Continue reading

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Little India: The Jungle Tandoor

There’s an interesting new theme restaurant in Little India, but I am not tempted to try it.  I am suspicious of new fangled stores with gimicks.  They may be fun for kids, but I wonder about the quality of the … Continue reading

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Little India: Street Signs

There is so much life in little India that I just can’t get enough of it. It’s a bit hard to navigate the narrow roads. Especially f you’re not familiar with the streets.   You’ll encounter many no entry and … Continue reading

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Dining Options at Icon Village

I think Icon Village only comes alive at night. Everything seemed to be closed when we were there in the afternoon. I found the pink and white decor at this cupcake store so pretty. There were girls, busy baking inside. … Continue reading

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Only Tom N Tom’s at Icon Village Remains

The outlets at Vivo City and Fast East Plaza are closed. So if you want to get freshly made pretzels from this Korean Coffee chain, you can still come here. B really likes the original and cinnamon pretzels, but I … Continue reading

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