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Monthly Archives: October 2011
Spectacular Grey Skies as the Monsoon Season approaches
Wonderfully scary shades of grey, as the thunderstorm looms above. I guess we are moving away from it as you can see how clear the sky still is, far ahead. But we didn’t quite make it. Not that we were … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged grey, Life, Living, nature, personal, photography, photos, roads, Shades, Singapore, Singaporean, skies, thunderstorm, travel, weather
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Didn’t have a Good Experience at Halia
I wouldn’t recommend Halia at Botanic Gardens (next to the Ginger Garden) as the prices were just too high and the service seemed a tad snooty. I felt so disappointed, because I really wanted to love the place. The waiter … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged atas, Botanic Gardens, design, expensive, Food, Halia, Life, Living, personal, photography, photos, pretty, prices, restaurant, review, Singapore, snooty, travel
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Does Age Matter in the Blogging World?
I have been reading blogs of girls who are half my age. And then I wondered. Is it creepy for them that someone who is closer to their mum’s age is reading their blog? Is it too childish of me … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged 20 something, 30 something, age, blog, blogging, Life, matter, maturity, midlife, personal, thoughts, women
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Beautiful Paper Craft Store at Liang Court
What’s not to love about beautiful paper craft. Crafts Beautiful was just next to the pretty tea store. When I pass by I always marvel at the 3D paper art. Especially the Parisian scene. And the Orchard Road scene displayed … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Art, beautiful, Crafts Beautiful, Entertainment, Liang Court, Life, Living, mall, paper, Paper Craft, personal, photography, photos, shopping, Singapore, travel
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New Tea Craft Store at Liang Court
Saw this new outlet near Kinokuniya at Liang Court. Thought these tea cups were so pretty. Made me feel zen since I’ve been reading about Wabi Sabi lately. Especially loved the white tea pot with blue patterns and a bamboo … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Liang Court, Life, Living, mall, new, photography, photos, shopping, shops, Singapore, tea ceremony, tea pots, travel, wabi sabi, Zen
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Spotted a new Kraze Burgers Outlet at Liang Court
Saw a new outlet of Kraze Burgers, the Korean Burger joint at Liang Court. I tried it out and did a blog review, when they first opened at Marina Bay Sands, but found the prices a tad high. Still, I … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Entertainment, Food, Korean, Kraze Burgers, Liang Court, Life, Living, mall, new, photography, photos, Singapore, travel
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What Wabi Sabi Means to Me
What is Wabi Sabi? I see it as the appreciation of the imperfect and transient. A reminder that we too, are passing through this life, but for a moment. In a Wabi Sabi home, a flower is placed in a … Continue reading
Posted in Health & Wellness
Tagged acceptance, beautiful, beauty, death, decay, design, flower, garden, imperfect, Life, light, Living, meditation, Minimalist, nature, simple, spiritual, transient, wabi sabi
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The Scorching Sun
It’s been an unusual October with days of scorching sun. Feels like your skin could peel right off. So glad it’s pouring down right now. What relief.
Singapore Botanic Gardens: Most Serene Place in the City (Part 4 of 4)
A glimpse into the rainforest. Glad that there are some areas in the park that are allowed to grow wild and free. Fascinated by the buttress roots. Back to the Casa Verde area with the beautiful fountains. Walked a bit … Continue reading
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Tagged beautiful, Botanic Gardens, Life, Living, nature, orchids, personal, photography, photos, pretty, purple, Singapore, travel, Yankee Candles
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Singapore Botanic Gardens: Most Serene Place in the City (Part 3 of 4)
We were heading towards the Halia Cafe and noticed that this was where the entrance to the National Orchid Garden was located. I was absolutely fascinated by this female tourist who was wearing ‘Sex and the City’ heels. I marveled … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, beautiful, beauty, Botanic Gardens, green, heliconias, Life, Living, nature, park, personal, photography, photos, pianist, sculptures, Singapore, travel
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Singapore Botanic Gardens: Most Serene Place in the City (Part 2 of 4)
I have a poor sense of direction, so the clearly marked signs were comforting. In green too, blending nicely into the natural surroundings. What was new and cool, was that the MRT station has been included. Even though it was … Continue reading
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Tagged beautiful, beauty, Botanic Gardens, calm, green, Life, Living, nature, personal, photography, photos, serene, Singapore, travel, trees
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Singapore Botanic Gardens: Most Serene Place in the City (Part 1 of 4)
When I feel frazzled, just being in a place where there is a strong natural element, makes me feel serene. Which is why I love the Botanic Gardens. This time we explored just the area around the Visitor’s Centre and … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged attraction, beautiful, beauty, calm, City, fountains, garden, Life, Living, muse see, nature, park, personal, photography, photos, relaxing, serene, Singapore, Singapore Botanic Gardens, travel, tropical, water features, water sign, what to do
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Green Dragon Monsters among the Trees
I wonder which company is behind this new marketing gimick. It’s not the job agency monster.com, but looks a little like the monster mascot. Been seeing these near KK hospital and on the outskirts of town. Kinda cute with them … Continue reading
Wimbly Lu at Jalan Riang – Gem of a Cafe decorated for Halloween
Wimbly Lu. Sounds like a character from a Roald Dahl book, but it’s actually a combination of the owners’ names. Yet another gem of a place, recently discovered, all because of my favourite 2 dollar local magazine, 8 Days. It’s … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Braddell, cafe, cakes, Chocolate, coffee, cute, decor, Food, Halloween, Jalan Riang, Life, Living, new, photography, photos, residential estate, Serangoon, Singapore, travel, Wimbly Lu
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Shakuntala’s at Syed Alwi Road & Other Indian Restaurants near Mustafa
I’ve enjoyed the vegetarian rice set at Shakuntala’s and I recommend this branch rather than the fancier one called Shankutala’s Food Palace at Race Course Road which serves seafood as well. The standards are not very consistent and I find … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Anjappar, Balaji Bhavan, Chennai, culture, Food, Indian, Madura's, Mustafa, near Mustafa, non vegetarian, North Indian, payasam, photography, photos, Saravana Bhavan, Shakuntala's, Singapore, South Indian, Syed Alwi Road, tea, Vegetarian
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Common Sight in Singapore
One of the grouses of motorists – the constant construction that causes traffic jams. But we rejoice when roads are newly tarred or when the new highways or MRTs are up. As a kid I used to be fascinated by … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged cement, cement mixer truck, childhood, construction, kid, Life, photography, photos, roads, Singapore, travel
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Little India: Groceries
One of the little stalls selling fresh produce.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged groceries, Little India, photography, photos, Singapore, tomatoes, travel
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Little Sophia Grace and her cousin Rosie on Ellen
I’ve been posting these videos on Twitter, but this is for everyone not on Twitter. You have just got to see this little ballerina girl. Sophia Grace and her cousin Rosie, who’s rapping video of singer Nicki Minaj’s ‘Super Base’ … Continue reading
Posted in Laughter
Tagged Cousin, cute, Ellen, Nicki Minaj, Rosie, Sophia Grace, Super Base, TV, Video, YouTube
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Exploring how to Find Inner Peace
Wow. What Jim Carrey expresses is something I have tormented myself with as well. Wish it was easier to live in the moment rather than to worry about future events that haven’t yet occured. Sometimes things we imagine will be … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged anxiety, bad office, Eckhart Tolle, happiness, how to stop, inner peace, Jim Carrey, now, Oprah, spiritual, worry
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Usman Restaurant: Pakistani & North Indian Food
Will update this post when I actually eat at the place. But I was intrigued by Pakistani cusine offered here and feel that it’s a shame that I haven’t tried it as I always tend to go back to the … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged bloggers, blogs, cuisine, culture, Food, Pakistani Food, photography, photos, reviews, Serangoon Road, Singapore, travel, Usman, Usman Restaurant
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