Monthly Archives: May 2013

Cafes at Vivo

Posted on May 29, 2013 by bookjunkie

Wrote about it at Guillaume’s blog White As Milk.

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Singapore Daily Photos: About to Rain at Gillman Barracks

Posted on May 26, 2013 by bookjunkie

Love this new green space we discovered. The old white colonial buildings which are now art galleries are beautiful in this setting.

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Rainy Day at HarbourFront & My Thoughts About Cruises

Posted on May 26, 2013 by bookjunkie

Personally I am not into cruises although I don’t mind short ferry rides or going fast on a jet boat. I would like to spend more time at the destination in a more comfortable hotel than on a tiny room … Continue reading →

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Room Coffee Bar at ARC: Great Place for Breakfast & Cakes

Posted on May 26, 2013 by bookjunkie

I couldn’t decided between waffles and cakes at Room (later inside the lift I saw that kids under 12 get free waffles with a big breakfast order and that sounds good). And it was hard to pick one cake. They … Continue reading →

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New Mall: Alexandra Retail Centre (ARC) & My Pick of the Directory

Posted on May 26, 2013 by bookjunkie

5 Reasons Why I Would Return to ARC: 1. Relatively Empty (don’t have to squeeze with other folks when you dine) 2. Free Parking on weekends and on Weekdays if you spend $30 (no need to rush off and with … Continue reading →

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Singapore Daily Photos: Hot Dog Stand at Great World City

Posted on May 26, 2013 by bookjunkie

I didn’t try the hot dogs as I was full already, but I wonder if they can match what I’ve had at The Brat (Plaza Singapura).

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Singapore Daily Photos: Toys at Giant (Supermarket)

Posted on May 26, 2013 by bookjunkie

The bear is almost a metre high. I wonder if it’s too big for little kids. Might scare them or thrill them to bits. Eager for when my nieces are old enough for dolls. And I’ve aways found it so … Continue reading →

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Everyone Needs Peace of Mind

Posted on May 26, 2013 by bookjunkie

Reading the tweets of people I follow on twitter and my heart goes out to them. Often they are expressing exactly what I’m feeling. Everyone wants peace of mind and everyone wants to stop the train of worries. Wish there … Continue reading →

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Singapore Daily Photos: Orchard Central

Posted on May 26, 2013 by bookjunkie

High Ceilings and the cool tall ‘shopping girl’.

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Juice & Coffee at Canele

Posted on May 26, 2013 by bookjunkie

Beside a good latte, they have really interesting juice concoctions at Canele. It wasn’t served chilled though, which was a pity. And yay for free iced water.

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