Monthly Archives: August 2011

Driving into JB (Money Changers, Coffeeshops & Street Vendors)

Posted on August 7, 2011 by bookjunkie

Everytime I enter Malaysia I immediately feel the people are so much nicer, starting with the customs officer who has a genuine friendly smile. I feel very close emotionally to Malaysia as some of the best holidays I’ve had were … Continue reading →

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Yummiest Nasi Padang at Sabar Menanti II

Posted on August 7, 2011 by bookjunkie

The problem with blogging about food or viewing food blogs is that it makes me so darn hungry. Triggers all those cravings, especially if it’s photos of something I love to eat. Like this wonderful Nasi Padang Lunch at Sebar … Continue reading →

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The Most Creative Ads from Burger King Singapore: Never Chicken Out

Posted on August 6, 2011 by bookjunkie

Love the series of ads by Burger King, that express our frustrations and at the same time very cleverly segments into advertising their chicken burgers. Also cheekily changes the image of chickens who have been maligned as cowards for far … Continue reading →

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Captivated by Alan Shadrake’s Account from a Singapore Jail

Posted on August 5, 2011 by bookjunkie

By now I am sure you are familiar with Alan Shadrake and his imprisonment. I was totally captivated and horrified at the same time as I read the 76 year old’s tale from prison. He has since been deported and … Continue reading →

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Tourist in my Own Country: Walking the Streets of Geylang

Posted on August 5, 2011 by bookjunkie

This red light district in Singapore is transforming. It seems like there are many authentic restaurants with cuisine from China now and the staff are also from China. Loads of people jaywalking and bicycles dangerously crossing over from one lane … Continue reading →

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Pretentiousness Police on Gwyneth Paltrow and the Smiths (& the down to earth Afflecks)

Posted on August 4, 2011 by bookjunkie

I’m addicted to the celebrity gossip blog, D-Listed. Michael K uses his snarky wit to call out pretentious stars. Goop is in Top Insufferable Form “When you go to Paris and your concierge sends you to some… restaurant because they … Continue reading →

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Singapore Daily Photos: Clarke Quay

Posted on August 4, 2011 by bookjunkie

There’s a wonderful view of the Fort Canning Park from Clarke Quay.  Just some shots as we were walking to the car park (parking garage). I wonder what the people working at this former riverside warehouse would make of the … Continue reading →

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Brilliant National Day Spoof Video: Another Home, with Chua Enlai & Tin Pei Ling?

Posted on August 3, 2011 by bookjunkie

Now this is what makes me feel patriotic and so close to my fellow citizens. Never thought I could be a bigger fan of Chua Enlai than right now. Just when I was feeling so jaded. I was thrilled to … Continue reading →

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Caramel Custard (Tampopo Deli)

Posted on August 2, 2011 by bookjunkie

Some days you want to indulge, but ice cream or cake just won’t do. That’s when you need a caramel custard. Not any caramel custard, but Japanese style and quality.  The wonderful mix of eggs, fresh milk and vanilla essence. … Continue reading →

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Tiong Bahru: Nostalgia Hotel’s Rooftop Pool and My Thoughts about the Singapore Flag

Posted on August 2, 2011 by bookjunkie

Passed by a couple of times and was intrigued by this new boutique hotel that doesn’t really look very new. Well I only started noticing the rooftop pool quite recently, so perhaps it’s an old refurbished building? I decided to … Continue reading →

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NTU Valedictorian Trinetta Chong’s Speech and the F-Word

Posted on August 2, 2011 by bookjunkie

When I was attending my convocation, back in the 90’s, I didn’t even want to be there. The whole thing seemed like such a drag, and it was. I don’t think we even had a valedictorian. I was just bored … Continue reading →

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Kirsten Dunst about her Teeth

Posted on August 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

I love that Kirsten Dunst loves her teeth, as revealed in the latest issue of Elle UK. Personally I think imperfection is beautiful and I’ve always found overbites cute. Too perfect is just so boring and I have a friend … Continue reading →

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Tiong Bahru Hawker Centre

Posted on August 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

The design of the Tiong Bahru Food centre is pretty unique, but your car will get cooked at the rooftop parking lot if you linger for too long. Eat and dash. This time around I was not impressed by the … Continue reading →

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The Old Charming Architecture of Tiong Bahru

Posted on August 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

I like these charming low rise buildings at Tiong Bahru. It’s not only a place for great food with the Tiong Bahru market and loads of coffee shops, but also starting to become a place for the cool and trendy. … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Andie McDowell and her 3 Kids

Posted on August 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

It’s hard to believe that Andie McDowell is just as beautiful at 53 and that she has 3 grown-up children. Her son Justin is the oldest at 23 and her daughters are 21 and 16. I always thought she had … Continue reading →

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Books Actually

Posted on August 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

When I named my other blog, I had no idea Books Actually existed. I named Singapore Actually after the movie Love Actually and the fact that Singaporeans love using that word – actually – usually slurred as act-cher-ly.Most importantly my … Continue reading →

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40 Hands

Posted on August 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

Could almost sniff the enticing aroma of 40 Hands coffee on so many blog sites, and hope to try it one day when the tiny shop in Tiong Bahru is a little less crowded. Somehow I am not into take-away … Continue reading →

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Strangelets

Posted on August 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

When I first caught sight of the store all I thought was how beautiful. The clean font of the store name Strangelets and the window display was lovely and I hope to revisit another day when we are not in … Continue reading →

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Yong Siak Street: Strangelets, Books Actually & 40 Hands

Posted on August 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

I finally made it to Yong Siak Street which is in Tiong Bahru, after reading so many complementary posts by so many young bloggers. When I was there the most striking thing I saw was this poster for a beautiful … Continue reading →

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