Monthly Archives: September 2012

My Cousin’s Breakfast in Australia

Posted on September 29, 2012 by bookjunkie

I was excited about my cousin’s new iPhone 5 and she sent me a photo of her breakfast. I was really impressed by the quality of the photo taken indoors. And I usually don’t care for fruit, but her honey … Continue reading →

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4 Things: Finding Happiness in the Supposedly Mundane

Posted on September 28, 2012 by bookjunkie

I was thinking about happiness and how I could find it without spending any money or leaving my house. 1. Well one thing I know for sure that would make me happy is if I successfully organize all my stuff … Continue reading →

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Movies About Hope & Faith: Jeff Who Lives at Home & Salmon Fishing in The Yemen

Posted on September 28, 2012 by bookjunkie

Watched two movies recently. Jeff Who Lives at Home and Salmon Fishing in The Yemen. Both tell very different stories, but I found a similar theme of hope and faith. The slacker movie appealed to me a lot more. I … Continue reading →

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The Scenic Route

Posted on September 27, 2012 by bookjunkie

I may complain that Singapore lacks nature and is just too urban, but sometimes I feel that the roads themselves can be a green oasis. You just need to find the scenic route. But when all that fails there’s always … Continue reading →

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Tiong Bahru Bakery: I Came Back to Try the Lemon Curd Tart

Posted on September 26, 2012 by bookjunkie

Been here some time ago but due to a major blog backlog took this long to blog about the experience. What I do love is the proliferation of French cafes in Singapore. What I like best at Tiong Bahru Bakery … Continue reading →

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The Cajun Kings at Jalan Riang: I Would Come Here Again for the Gumbo

Posted on September 26, 2012 by bookjunkie

Was sad to see the Australian restaurant Jules close down. I wonder why, because it was very popular. In it’s place is The Cajun Kings where I’ve found a new favourite – Gumbo. It was my first time trying it … Continue reading →

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Au Chocolat at Marina Bay Sands (Real Hot Chocolate & Cheesecake)

Posted on September 26, 2012 by bookjunkie

So many French Cafes all over town and that’s great news to me. This one in particular is French inspired (said to be Singapore grown) and I must say it’s one of the best hot chocolates I’ve had lately. I … Continue reading →

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I Adore the Cafes at Cluny Court

Posted on September 22, 2012 by bookjunkie

I only recently discovered that the new Botanic Gardens entrance is much nearer to Cluny Court than the Botanic Gardens Visitor’s Centre Cafe and the Cafes here are much nicer too. I would come again to Gastronomia Da Paolo and … Continue reading →

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Reminded Me of Toddlers & Tiaras

Posted on September 19, 2012 by bookjunkie

We were wondering why it was impossible to get a parking space at Far East Plaza and we soon found out why. There was a ballroom dancing competition for kids. It seems cute and all but as I observed closer … Continue reading →

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