Monthly Archives: November 2012

I Pick Blogging Over Twitter or Instagram

Posted on November 30, 2012 by bookjunkie

Went on a short road trip to Malaysia and didn’t want to incur huge roaming charges so switched off that function. As a result I was bored, but there were loads of benefits. Downers: 1. When we were lost and … Continue reading →

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Bismillah: Not My Kind of Biryani

Posted on November 30, 2012 by bookjunkie

I expected to be wowed. They claim to be Singapore’s best dum biryani. Instead I was sorely disappointed and felt I had wasted my calories. Irritating when that happens because we do enjoy meal time so much. Should have gone … Continue reading →

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Conflicted: Thinking Out Loud About Blogging & Income

Posted on November 30, 2012 by bookjunkie

It would be awesome to blog full time and get paid for it, but I am deeply conflicted. I want my posts to remain 100% objective and to be honest, if I did advertorials or even if I was invited … Continue reading →

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The Bratz at Plaza Singapura: Hot Dog & Pancakes

Posted on November 30, 2012 by bookjunkie

I used to like the hotdogs at Ikea best, but if you want something that’s more authentic (substantial and not soft) and with a crunch I’d say the one at The Bratz at Plaza Singapura basement is the best. It’s … Continue reading →

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Canele at Plaza Singapura

Posted on November 29, 2012 by bookjunkie

This was my second time at Canele, but my first time at this outlet at Plaza Singapura’s new wing. Whenever I feel guilty I try to have salad. But this salad was doused in salad dressing. Mentioned this to D … Continue reading →

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Plaza Singapura: New Wing

Posted on November 29, 2012 by bookjunkie

B brought me to Plaza Singapura and I was amazed to see a new wing. I wonder how come he always knows when something new opens. He said it was just random thing as he spotted the new wing from … Continue reading →

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My Second Visit to Paris Baguette Cafe

Posted on November 29, 2012 by bookjunkie

Hope you’ll join me again at White as Milk to read about it. Just for the record, the last time I wasn’t very impressed even though the place has been getting a lot of hype.

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What is the Most Important Value you Would Teach Your Child?

Posted on November 28, 2012 by bookjunkie

I feel very strongly about good values. Seems to be lacking sometimes in this material world. Or replaced by lousy ones (good to be aggressive?) in the chase for more power or money which I don’t think is very good … Continue reading →

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Creepy Reindeer & Other Christmas Decorations at Tangs

Posted on November 25, 2012 by bookjunkie

We were at the original CK Tang at Orchard Road to look at kitchen stuff. The place is being renovated at the new varnish on the upper levels were stinging my eyes. But the basement seemed ok. They always have … Continue reading →

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#95. A Quiet Place Near Town

Posted on November 22, 2012 by bookjunkie

Feels like I’ve quite abandoned my 100 Reasons to Be Happy in Singapore List, but perhaps it’s because I don’t want it to come to an end. It was so much fun to put it together. So I want to … Continue reading →

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