Monthly Archives: October 2011

7 Things You Can Learn from Steve Jobs & Help for that Office Presentation

Posted on October 6, 2011 by bookjunkie

[youtube]rtT9N9L_4-w[/youtube] Some tips on how to improve that presentation you may have to give at the Office. The one you’re dreading. I hope you electrify your audience like Jobs did every single time. [youtube]2-ntLGOyHw4[/youtube] Steve used to be nervous when … Continue reading →

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Beach Road Prawn Noodle Soup (at East Coast Road)

Posted on October 6, 2011 by bookjunkie

B was hankering for a bowl of prawn mee soup, so we headed to East Coast Road. It’s really difficult to get a parking lot here, but it’s better not to risk a parking fine by parking at an illegal … Continue reading →

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I’m Lovin’ Bloglovin’

Posted on October 6, 2011 by bookjunkie

Now that I have my own domain and am no longer on the free WordPress I miss the ease of subscriptions, so that’s a downer. Instead I discovered the ease of this website called Blog Lovin’ where you can subscribe … Continue reading →

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The Coffee Daily at 75 Brighton Crescent

Posted on October 6, 2011 by bookjunkie

Read about Coffee Daily, a new independent coffee place, in our local TV guide, 8 Days. Decided then and there to make our way to Brighton Crescent at Serangoon Gardens. This spot used to be occupied by Awfully Chocolate as … Continue reading →

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Steve Jobs Tribute: Here’s to the Crazy Ones & Stay Foolish

Posted on October 6, 2011 by bookjunkie

Do you feel like a round peg in a square hole? An inspirational video. [youtube]HBhxu_3Sj5I[/youtube] And I have to paste this somewhere so I don’t forget: “Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered … Continue reading →

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Utterly Shocked & Incredibly Saddened by the Death of Steve Jobs

Posted on October 6, 2011 by bookjunkie

We all knew Steve Jobs was ill, but to still hear it, the news that the man behind Apple is no more, is still shocking. I think me and the rest of the world have been in denial since we … Continue reading →

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Poor Suri Cruise drops her Ice Cream

Posted on October 6, 2011 by bookjunkie

But don’t fret as it soon gets replaced by a chocolate one. {via Celebrity Baby Scoop} We’ve all been there as kids and even things like that have happened to us as adults (metaphorically). But when I dropped my ice … Continue reading →

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Macarons from Bakerzin were disappointing

Posted on October 6, 2011 by bookjunkie

After blogging all about macarons recently, I decided to try a box from Bakerzin. Unfortunately they were a bit stale, very dry and nothing like the very first macaron I tried at TWG. They looked pretty, but the shell cracked … Continue reading →

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Little Eliana Narvaez of Reality Changers Always Makes me Smile

Posted on October 5, 2011 by bookjunkie

I have featured a video of her 6 year old sister Alexa, singing with dad, but Eliana Narvaez very often steals the show. She is just so darn cute and smart for a 2 year old. A little lawyer in … Continue reading →

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The Anxiety of Singapore’s Work Culture & In Praise of Idleness

Posted on October 4, 2011 by bookjunkie

I am increasingly unable to bear the crushing anxiety that bears down upon me nightly. It is the reason for the insomnia and daily nightmares. I am in a constant state of fear and guilt. Guilt arising from any form … Continue reading →

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Improvements in Singapore’s Public Transport Promised

Posted on October 4, 2011 by bookjunkie

It’s great news that there will be a new station near Marina Bay Sands called Bayfront and it’ll open in January 2012. [youtube]KAm3J2ri-Pc[/youtube] I like the idea of knowing when the bus is coming and how crowded it is. More … Continue reading →

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Macarons at NTUC Finest & The Icing Room

Posted on October 4, 2011 by bookjunkie

I was surprised to find Macarons at NTUC Finest at My Village. But the meat section? Ok gourmet meat section. But isn’t that quite inappropriate? Makes the macaron totally loose it’s sophistication, or should I say, snob appeal. On the … Continue reading →

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Books & Tin Tin at 313 Somerset: Harris & HMV

Posted on October 4, 2011 by bookjunkie

I was excited when I spotted the Tin Tin Comics section at Harris Bookstore. The soft cover ones cost about S$14 each, and S$13 if you have one of those discount cards. But be warned. Tin Tin written 70 years … Continue reading →

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Gloria Jean takes the place of Society Cafe at Plaza Singapura

Posted on October 3, 2011 by bookjunkie

Shucks – I loved Society Cafe’s Latte which I found even superior to the boutique cafes like Oriole. Sad that the last time I went there, the guy behind the counter said they were undergoing closure. Well at least it’s … Continue reading →

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Rochor Centre: Halloween Stuff & Speciality Wholesale Shops

Posted on October 3, 2011 by bookjunkie

This is one place I don’t enjoy coming to (has a bit of a gritty vibe, like Sim Lim Square and hot like a sauna with no escalators), but since I was tagging along, I decided to whip out my … Continue reading →

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Surprisingly good Piccolo Latte at Blue Mountain Cafe (313 Somerset)

Posted on October 3, 2011 by bookjunkie

The surprisingly good Piccolo Latte. Dare I say almost at Oriole’s standards? This cost a reasonable S$4.90, although it is quite a small cup and I was yearning for another. The prettiest looking Matcha Latte I’ve seen yet. It cost … Continue reading →

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CoCo Ichibanya at 313 Somerset (Authentic Curry and Omu Rice from Japan)

Posted on October 2, 2011 by bookjunkie

Found myself dining at CoCo Ichibanya (The Curry House), just shortly after this chain from Japan, opened their first Singapore outlet. I am embarrassed to be pegged a kiasu Singaporean, but in my defense at least I didn’t go on … Continue reading →

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Back Again at Kampong Glam

Posted on October 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

The majestic Sultan Mosque greets you at Kampong Glam. Beautiful architecture of the mosque gates. Latticed window. A humble street vendor. Noticed a new Gelato shop today. In the backdrop, the flat Gateway building. Noticed there is now a 2 … Continue reading →

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The Coolest Minaret Lifts at Golden Landmark Hotel

Posted on October 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

I was at the mall attached to the Golden Landmark Hotel. It’s quite an empty place, but there are several shops that sell mechanical watches, in particular vintage Rolexes. I think there has been some renovation here since our last … Continue reading →

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No Monkey King? Fine $88888?

Posted on October 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

Spotted this weird sign at Kampong Glam, and I was so absolutely tickled and intrigued by it. I just checked out the website. The person behind the marketing effort is a Japanese rapper who calls himself Monkey King and raps … Continue reading →

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Tea at Kampong Glam

Posted on October 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

Teh Tarik at the little shop opposite Kampong Glam cafe is so good. This little stall is at 21 Bussorah Street.  The tea is prepared by an elderly Indian Muslim gentleman using both condensed and evaporated milk. I wonder if … Continue reading →

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Addicted to Samy’s Curry at Demsey

Posted on October 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

After a disappointing meal at Muthu’s at Race Course Road, we took another trip to Demsey, for much more fulfilling non-vegetarian banana leaf meal. Muthu’s was $40 compared to the $27 we spent at Dempsey. Samy’s Curry blew the competition … Continue reading →

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