Category Archives: 100 Reasons to be Happy in Singapore

#98: Exciting, Ever Evolving Food Scene

Posted on September 25, 2022 by bookjunkie

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 →

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#97: A Mall With A Beautiful Indoor Fountain Surrounded by Lush Greenery

Posted on March 30, 2022 by bookjunkie

Decided to continue the list I started more than a decade ago. Since then probably some things on my list are no more, because Singapore is constantly morphing. But we are now blessed with Jewel and her majestic fountain. It … Continue reading →

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#96. Changing Your Perspective at the Art Science Museum

Posted on November 12, 2013 by bookjunkie

I love that we now have the Art Science Museum at Marina Bay Sands. It may be commercialized but I’ve enjoyed every exhibit I’ve visited here. They have changed my perspective and allowed me to view the world in a … Continue reading →

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#95. Don’t Miss Out on the Little Ones Growing Up

Posted on March 25, 2013 by bookjunkie

I guess this one only applies if you have little ones in your family in Singapore. If you lived anywhere else or had to be posted overseas for work it would be such a downer. You’d miss out on their … 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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#94. I Truly Love Our Vast Botanic Gardens

Posted on August 15, 2012 by bookjunkie

As I get closer to 100 on my happiness list, I feel that I can go beyond that number and I never thought I would even come close.  It’s quite a lovely feeling. And even though we now have Gardens … Continue reading →

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#93. Our Beautiful Shade Providing Trees

Posted on August 15, 2012 by bookjunkie

We have some really pretty stretches of roads. I love all our trees and especially these pretty ones with yellow leaves somewhere near Chijmes. We didn’t use to have trees like this in the past and I wonder where they … Continue reading →

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#92. Anything Under the Sun at Mustafa

Posted on August 14, 2012 by bookjunkie

Mustafa, the 24 hour shopping mall in Little India is a Singapore experience you should not miss. It’s hard to describe it and the first time you enter it can be an assault to the senses. So much stuff with … Continue reading →

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#91. Little Birds that Make me Feel Connected to Nature

Posted on July 11, 2012 by bookjunkie

Just watching the little brown and black birds hop about everywhere in Singapore allow me to feel connected to nature even within the country that is mostly city. That’s a reason for me to regain my serenity and number 91 … Continue reading →

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#90. Being Able to Brush my Teeth with Water Straight Out of the Tap

Posted on February 15, 2012 by bookjunkie

In Delhi I had to use bottled water and the one time I accidentally tasted the tap water it was like drinking salty stuff and I was worried about Delhi belly. Now I have a new found appreciation for Singapore’s … Continue reading →

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#89. Little Independent Cafes & Book Stores

Posted on October 15, 2011 by bookjunkie

I love that people, perhaps fed up with their office jobs or just inspired to do what they love, are quitting and setting up these independent cafes and bookstores. Cafes with real coffee and beautifully designed places with real heart. … Continue reading →

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#88. Pink MRT Seats

Posted on October 14, 2011 by bookjunkie

Sometimes it’s the simplest things that make you happy. Like pink MRT seats.  Never seen this colour on our trains before. This may be a bit biased on my account as I love pink, especially bubble gum pink. How refreshing … Continue reading →

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#87. An MRT Line to the Botanic Gardens & More

Posted on September 26, 2011 by bookjunkie

I love how as time passes I find more things I can add to my 100 Reasons to be Happy in Singapore list.I can’t wait for 8 October 2011.  That’s when the yellow line of the MRT is extended to … Continue reading →

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#86. Cempedak – A Sticker Yummier Jackfruit

Posted on September 21, 2011 by bookjunkie

I love Durian and I like Jackfruit so this sort of combination is something out of this world. This is a hybrid that occured in nature. Officially Cempedak (Malay name since it originates in Malaysia) is a cousin of the … Continue reading →

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#85. Fresh Seafood and No Frozen Shrimp

Posted on July 31, 2011 by bookjunkie

I tried a frozen prawn (they call it shrimp in the US I think) cocktail when I was on holiday and it was bad – glassy taste. So even though I don’t indulge in seafood frequently, it’s nice to know … Continue reading →

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#84. The Joy of Discovering Kampong Glam & Haji Lane

Posted on July 25, 2011 by bookjunkie

It was a total joy to rediscover Kampong Glam, our Muslim quarter.  The area has a new vibrancy with the emerging hip fashion district at Haji Lane. Even after visiting the place numerous times this year, I still feel there … Continue reading →

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#83. Places to be Mellow like Ann Siang Hill

Posted on July 24, 2011 by bookjunkie

In bustling Singapore, there’s a cool quiet place to relax, even on the weekends. That’s Ann Siang Hill for you and another reason to be happy in Singapore.

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#82. Singapore Sunsets

Posted on June 7, 2011 by bookjunkie

The sunsets in Singapore seem to happen in the blink of an eye. The sky goes from blue tinged with yellow, to blue tinged with pink and then it’s all just a deep blue. You’ll miss it if you don’t … Continue reading →

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#81. A Country that is Politically Awakened, & her People Care

Posted on May 10, 2011 by bookjunkie

It was heartwarming to see so many new faces standing up to be the voice of Singaporeans, and more importantly the voice of the poor and marginalized. I never felt more patriotic then when I heard these inspirational speeches of … Continue reading →

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#80. Our Little Museums

Posted on April 6, 2011 by bookjunkie

It’s been quite an adventure discovering our new museums. We may not have years and years of history or famous artefacts, but I think our museums have a very special charm of their own. Not only the exhibits, but the … Continue reading →

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#79. Best Air Quality Among Asian Cities

Posted on February 18, 2011 by bookjunkie

I often gripe that we don’t have great air quality (I’m thinking New Zealand’s pure sweet air that’s been ranked number 1) especially during the months of haze. But I changed my mind after visiting Beijing, Bombay and Vietnam I … Continue reading →

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#78. Kinokuniya Bookstores in Singapore

Posted on January 20, 2011 by bookjunkie

At Kinokuniya, which I fondly call Kino, the largest bookstore in Singapore (Ngee Ann City) you can find almost any book as it carries half a million titles. I also love the smaller but cosier branch at Liang Court which … Continue reading →

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