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Yearly Archives: 2022
Never Been on the Singapore Flyer
Somehow when something is so near and available you feel no urgency to use it. Also I have situational claustrophobia, so when this attraction first emerged I had fear let alone a desire to try it. There were incidents of … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged attraction, Claustrophobia, fear, Life, Living, photos, Singapore, Singapore Flyer, travel
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My Eldest Cousin M
Been thinking a lot about my cousin M lately. To be accurate, he’s never left my mind. After he passed away in his sleep in 1995 (he was only 37 years old and it was attributed to an epileptic fit) … Continue reading
My Blog is a Work in Progress
It’s never the finished product, but more like a dairy entry. A diary entry that I can rework easily. I keep editing as I discover embarrassing errors (mostly due to autocorrect), and new information, especially for my biographical posts. I … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Anxiety, Blogging & Writing, Culture & Society, family, Midlife Musings, Singapore Living
Tagged biography, blogging, publisher, writing
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Typical Day in the Life of My Mum in the early 1960’s
She couldn’t recall exactly what time she woke up, but it was to the crowing of the neighbourhood roosters and not an alarm clock. They were extremely loud she said. She ironed her uniform the day before. Once adorned, she … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society, family, History, Singapore Living
Tagged 1960, 1960's, culture, family, history, Life, Living, mum, personal, Singapore
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#12. Simple Joys: Having the Option to Not Wear a Mask Indoors
I do it when I feel comfortable enough and usually when it’s not too crowded. But yes I so do enjoy having that freedom.
Posted in Simple Joys, Singapore Living
Tagged covid, Life, Living, mall, mask, photos, Singapore, travel
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#11. Simple Joys: Pretty Things at ION & More Space on the higher floors
I managed to get some peace and eye candy even on a busy weekend. Trying to be grateful for every little thing as I believe it helps in elevating our mood. I can’t afford a thing at Valentino, but I … Continue reading
Posted in Simple Joys, Singapore Living
Tagged ION, Life, Living, mall, photos, Singapore, travel
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#98: Exciting, Ever Evolving Food Scene
I do love dry Laksa, so I was exited to spot the opening of this new dining place at Vivo. I haven’t reached 100 on my 100 Reasons to Be Happy in Singapore, but just found my number 98/100. Started … Continue reading
Posted in 100 Reasons to be Happy in Singapore, Singapore Living
Tagged Food, happiness, Life, Living, Singapore
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#10. Simple Joys: Even Greater Ease to Check Out Library Books Using my Phone App
Love not having to queue and borrowing books by scanning the bar codes through my library App. Currently for only those books with a particular sticker, but I’m sure the efficient librarians will cover more books soon.
Posted in Joy, Simple Joys, Singapore Living
Tagged efficient, joy, library, Life, Living, photos, Singapore
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Family Ties: Aunts, Uncles & Cousins
I recently asked my uncle how he felt when his son was just born. “Were you nervous being a father now? Nervous about having to carry a baby.” He said not really, and then I realised my baby cousin (I … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society, family, History, Singapore Living
Tagged aunts, ceylonese, cousins, culture, family, Life, Living, personal, Singapore, uncles
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Ocean Liner Stories from the Past
Had a chat with both my Uncle A and Aunt S since they happened to be there at the same time. They are siblings 7.5 years apart, but the age gap seems to be negligible. Wanted to gain more insight … Continue reading
Posted in family, History, Singapore Living
Tagged 1960, Ceylon, history, Life, Living, ocean liner
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Atas Mall with Fresh Orchid Displays
B pointed out that the orchids at the Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands are real and if they are replaced regularly must be super expensive. Me and my cousin D love coming to TWG. The outlet here looks nice but … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged beauty, design, Life, Living, mall, Marina Bay Sands, photos, Singapore, travel
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#9. Simple Joys: Wide Walkways & High Ceilings
Because most malls in Singapore are so cramped with narrow walkways I appreciate something like this at the ‘atas’ (Singlish for high class/ snooty) mall The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands.
Posted in Simple Joys, Singapore Living
Tagged Life, Living, mall, Marina Bay Sands, photos, Singapore, travel
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Evolution of my Blog
When I first started out blogging actively and regularly in 2010, it was mostly superficial posts on celebs, food and touristy things. It made life exciting. Being a tourist in your own country. These are often my more cheerful posts. … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing, Midlife Musings, Singapore Living
Tagged blog, blogging, personal, thoughts, writing
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Were there Tasks You Hated Doing as a Child?
I’m asking myself questions and often I go off on a tangent, but that’s my purpose. My method of jogging my memory before it all fades. For me, as I was not made to do any chores, it was mostly … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society, Midlife Musings, Singapore Living, Trauma
Tagged 70's, 80's, abuse, childhood, Life, math, Tamil, Teachers, trauma
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Angelina at Marina Bay Sands: Another Too Expensive Place
Staff were struggling here. We didn’t order the tiny cakes that cost at least $17 before tax and opted for a large basket of piping hot French fries instead. Pretty good but you could get much more for $13.50 at … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore, restaurant, Singapore Living
Tagged Angelina, cafe, expensive, French, Marina Bay Sands
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Din Tai Fung Marina Bay Sands for the First Time
We’ve been to the other outlets many times and actually we prefer the paradise group for Shanghainese type cuisine – Xiao Long Bao and handmade noodles. Our opinion was confirmed once again that the Paradise group’s offering is superior. Not … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Food in Singapore, Singapore Living
Tagged Chinese restaurant, din tai Fung, Xiao Long Bao
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Peranakan Meal at Pow Sing: Satisfying but Expensive
Decided to do a food post for a change. A lunch we had this month as my partner loves Peranakan food and anything that goes with steamed rice. He is not so into bread the way I am. Actually I … Continue reading
Posted in Peranakan, restaurant, Singapore Living
Tagged Food, Peranakan, Pow Sing, restaurant
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#8. Simple Joys – Nice Strangers
The ethnically Malay grab delivery guy who got into the lift with me was so cheerful and nice. “Which level?” Wanted to press the button for me. And he said thanks as he left. He did me a favour but … Continue reading
Posted in Joy, Simple Joys, Singapore Living
Tagged courtesy, happiness, joy, kindness, Life, Living, Singapore
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Bus Ride: Living Deliberately
Raindrops on the big glass panel. The coolness of a drizzly morning. Looking out I see teenaged joy. Two on a bike. An old lady with a blue umbrella dragging her trolley on the way to get her groceries. Bell … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing, Joy, Midlife Musings, Simple Joys, Singapore Living
Tagged bus ride, Life, Living, Singapore, slow living, thoughts
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#7. Simple Joys: Water feature inside a Mall
Love the blue. I’m a water sign after all.
Posted in Joy, Simple Joys, Singapore Living
Tagged beautiful, beauty, design, Life, Living, mall, Marina Bay Sands, photography, photos, Singapore
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#6. Simple Joys: Beautiful Window Displays
Haven’t been to the Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands for a while and was drawn to this window display in particular. New sights are always refreshing. And I love the bubblegum shade of pink.
Posted in Joy, Simple Joys, Singapore Living
Tagged beautiful, beauty, design, Life, Living, mall, Marina Bay Sands, photos, Singapore
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