Yearly Archives: 2013

Tsuru-koshi at IMM

Posted on July 24, 2013 by bookjunkie

This is so great. I don’t have to queue for this at the Takashimaya basement any more. A great Japanese food option at IMM and I love the mini udon option for S$4.

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Thanks for the Comments

Posted on July 24, 2013 by bookjunkie

Even though I haven’t been blogging much lately I do check in on comments. It’s always sweet to receive them. So a big thank you to everyone who took the time to leave a thought or a tip about something … Continue reading →

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Nightmarish Crowds at the MRT

Posted on July 17, 2013 by bookjunkie

In Singapore we are constantly yearning for space. This is what we face when we take the MRT at peak hour. Crazy huh?

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Another Visit to Jones The Grocer at ION

Posted on July 17, 2013 by bookjunkie

This was my third visit to this outlet of Jones the Grocer and I love the laid back vibe. It’s at the 4th level next to the bookstore and it never gets too crowded here. Again I tried something I’ve … Continue reading →

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The Providore at Mandarin Gallery

Posted on July 17, 2013 by bookjunkie

It’s always fun to try out brand new places and especially when you have great company. I must say firstly that this place reminds me of Jones the Grocer. It was very pleasant to sit here and chat.  The decor … Continue reading →

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Obsessed with Numbers & Loving the iPhone App, Clear

Posted on July 16, 2013 by bookjunkie

The number on the scale, the number of visitors on my blog stats. Wish I wasn’t so obsessed with numbers. My life seems to be too ruled by this. I tell myself to focus on quality and try to forget … Continue reading →

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Almost Choked on a Pill the Other Day

Posted on July 15, 2013 by bookjunkie

Often I read a blog post and I can absolutely relate. I totally understand Rene’s fear of swallowing pills. I hate swallowing pills too. It’s why I never take pills that are good for you like those fish oil tablets that … Continue reading →

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Refreshed at the Labrador Nature Reserve

Posted on July 15, 2013 by bookjunkie

I feel that I haven’t explored enough of Singapore especially it’s nature reserves. I’ve never been to Labrador Park and dropped by to explore, but B decided we’d come another day as it was drizzling. So these are the photos … Continue reading →

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Samy’s Curry at Dempsey: Revamped

Posted on July 15, 2013 by bookjunkie

It was nice to see the old style colourful flags up for National Day I presume. B commented that these were the kinds of flags they used to decorate our primary schools in the past. The curry at Dempsey is … Continue reading →

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Back to Little Japan: Liang Court

Posted on July 15, 2013 by bookjunkie

It’s always a treat to come here – explore the supermarket where there is always some new product to tempt me, new titles at Kinokuniya to entice and the best affordable Japanese cuisine in Singapore. I was so glad to … Continue reading →

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New Love for Pasarbella

Posted on July 15, 2013 by bookjunkie

What an absolute treat it was to visit Pasarbella, the upscale farmer’s market at Turf City (now called Grandstand), at an off peak hour. So peaceful and serene, I yearn to return. An extreme contrast to my very first visit … Continue reading →

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Clueless about Cloud Storage. Please Help?

Posted on July 15, 2013 by bookjunkie

This is something critical I need to do, so how better to get it in the forefront of my mind then to write about it. But on this matter I tend to procrastinate even though it’s so important to me. … Continue reading →

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A Day at Vivo: What’s New

Posted on July 15, 2013 by bookjunkie

Surprised to see H&M open where the National Geographic store used to be. I quite like the kiddie clothes here. Cute hair and phone assessories too – cute pink walrus iphone cover. And I do like how mustard and navy … Continue reading →

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Constantly Feeling Overwhelmed

Posted on July 15, 2013 by bookjunkie

With life and with blogging I’ve just been feeling overwhelmed. So much I want to do and not enough time. Time is just so fleeting and before I know it, it’s dark and I’m still up, not getting sufficient sleep. … Continue reading →

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Unwittingly Queued for Fried Fish Soup. Worth it?

Posted on July 14, 2013 by bookjunkie

Talking about queues, I was mistaken when there was hardly any queue at my favourite fried fish soup stall at the Old Airport Road Hawker Centre. Been not feeling well, so instead of wan tan mee or rojak I opted … Continue reading →

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At Plaza Singapura Again: thoughts about queues

Posted on July 14, 2013 by bookjunkie

Talking about pretty designs, I’m loving the new white Starbucks mugs with the embossed logo and wonder how much they cost. Finally got a seat at the Starbucks outlet at Plaza Singapura’s new wing. We came here to try the … Continue reading →

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I Love the Designs at Ikea

Posted on July 14, 2013 by bookjunkie

I have a major weakness for pretty designs and colours. Ikea is so tempting with their fresh designs in punchy or soothing colours. I adore the shades they choose for their products and the clean lines. I feel like a … Continue reading →

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IMM: Best Place for Factory Outlet Shopping in Singapore

Posted on July 14, 2013 by bookjunkie

I used to be very reluctant to go to IMM as I found the place rather dingy. The only reason I had to come here was when Singapore had only one Daiso outlet. IMM has since transformed, with their new … Continue reading →

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Awesome Singaporean Lady who Tasted Hail

Posted on June 26, 2013 by bookjunkie

The 44 year old Singaporean lady who tasted the hail, totally made my day. She’s truly the bright spark amidst this haze crisis. Something infectious about her enthusiasm. Hope she becomes famous and gets advertising endorsements. Children don’t try this … Continue reading →

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Clearer Information About the Singapore Haze

Posted on June 25, 2013 by bookjunkie

Our National Environmental Agency’s (NEA) website is improving. A lot more details about the haze including maps that give us a clearer picture of the situation. Source: NEA Source: NEA And do check out the detailed advisory from the Ministry … Continue reading →

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Hail in Singapore & I Missed It

Posted on June 25, 2013 by bookjunkie

The only time I experienced hail was for 5 minutes in London. It was tremendously exciting. Wish I could have been in the western part of Singapore to see the hail. I thought it was due to cloud seeding but … Continue reading →

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Room at Alexandra Retail Centre: Carrot Cake Again

Posted on June 25, 2013 by bookjunkie

I’m so boring. Had carrot cake again at Room Coffee Bar. But I didn’t regret it.

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