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Tag Archives: 2011
Wonderful Xmas Eve Party with Family
My cousin D came up with this tropical Christmas Tree which was such a lovely surprise as we were not expecting a tree. The decorations minus the fairy lights, costs just S$6 from Daiso. For dessert my aunt’s brandied fruit … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged 2011, Christmas, cousins, family, gathering, party, personal, xmas
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Singapore Daily Photos: Christmas Decorations in Chinatown
Very 70’s. Reminds me of the Christmas decorations in the city when I was a kid.
Millenia Walk Christmas Decorations 2011
Not even Christmas yet and already a clearance sale? It was nice to discover by chance that Wood in the Books has another very pretty store at Millenia Walk. Mos Burger was decked out for Christmas and playing Christmas albums. … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 2011, Christmas, decorations, mall, Millenia Walk, Mos Burger, shops, Singapore, xmas
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Elephant Parade 2011 in Singapore
You can spot elephants all over town as part of the Elephant Parade, but I particularly liked the ones at Somerset 313. Especially this one which seems to be decorated with a single piece of string. It’s for a worthy … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 2011, design, Elephant Parade, elephants, interesting, Life, Living, personal, photography, photos, Singapore, Somerset 313, travel
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Skansen in Stockholm
Skansen which is a ferry or tram ride away from the city centre, was one of my favourite places. It’s where I got to see the Nordic animals. It’s an open air museum or a sort of cultural theme park … Continue reading
Being a tourist in my own country, at Marina Bay Sands
Love taking random shots of things that interest me. It’s the only way to sustain my interest when I’m inside a mall. Although to be fair I think Marina Bay Sands has one of the nicest. The best part being … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 2011, interesting, mall, Marina Bay Sands, new, run, Shoppes, shops
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Urban Sketchers Singapore (Part 1 of 3)
Wanted to have a meal at the Maxwell Road Hawker Centre, but the public parking lot was so full with tons of cars queuing. So we parked at the building close to it. No idea what building this was. Turned … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 2011, Architecture, Art, book, culture, design, drawings, Entertainment, exhibition, geography, Life, Living, map, personal, photography, photos, Singapore, travel, URA, Urban, Urban Sketchers Singapore, Volume 1
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Little India Deepavali Fair 2011 at Birch Road
It was scorching hot, but we decided to take a quick look at the fair. Deepavali decorations. Fresh coconuts. Punjabi suits, kurtas and Indian style clothes for kids. Just across the road is Mustapha. The fair is located just across … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 2011, coconuts, decorations, Deepavali, Deepavali Fair, festival, Life, Little India, Living, photography, photos, punjabi suits, Singapore, travel
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F1 Glamour at Marina Bay Sands: Miss Universe 2011 & Ludicras
When I was in the MRT yesterday, I saw many people of different nationalities, and I think many headed to the F1 races. Heard some Italian as well, and saw a girl with glittery diamond like stuff on her acrylic … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 2011, beautiful, beauty, car, Celebrities, celebs, Entertainment, F1, Glamour, Life, Living, Ludicras, Marina Bay Sands, Miss Universe, photography, photos, pretty, race, Singapore, travel
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Mid-Autumn Festival 2011: Lanterns by the River as Night Falls
Now that I am blogging consistently, it seems that last year’s event was just yesterday. It blows my mind how fast time passes. This time all the zodiac lantern figures were white and blue, which I found a whole lot … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 2011, beautiful, culture, decor, design, Entertainment, festival, Lantern, Life, Living, Mid-Autumn, photography, photos, river, Singapore, The Central, travel
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Excited to See PM Lee at the Riverside Lantern Festival
I had no clue our Prime Minister was coming to The Central mall today. I was there to catch the Riverside festivities and the annual lantern festival light up. I only wondered why there were so many policemen around and … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 2011, Autumn Fesival, Central Mall, exciting, Lantern Festival, Life, Living, personal, photography, photos, Prime Minister, riverside, Singapore
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Sharon Au is Adorable in the 2011 Official NDP Music Video
[youtube]VIgoiKKa9_E[/youtube] The song is called ‘In a Heart Beat’ and it’s cheesy as usual, but there’s no denying that Sharon Au was adorable as the mum in the video. I also liked the nostalgia of the kids eating satay. The … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged 2011, adorable, celebrity, cute, local, mother, music, NDP, Nostalgia, Sharon Au, Singapore, sweet satay, Video
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Evil Bunny Videos: Funny Singapore Cartoons (Satire)
Brilliant satire and I wish there was more. [youtube]14tPmbq1WGE[/youtube] For me nothing beats Singlish when it comes to humour. [youtube]wMszYyoUJHE[/youtube] This one is a classic – touched on the choping seats with tissue packets situation. [youtube]bPTC-KdJeGs[/youtube] And this one makes … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged 2011, chope, comedy, culture, food court, funny, hawker centre, humour, Life, Living, Malay, music, NS, people, reserve, seats, Singapore, Singaporean, Singaporeans, Singlish, song, tissue packets
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Workers’ Party Rally Video: Low Thia Khiang (Serangoon Stadium)
[youtube]8TlLhHCJf_s[/youtube] I have no doubt in the competency of the Worker’s Party to serve us. Low Thia Khiang even quoted from Lee Kuan Yew’s Hard Truths. He went on to explain why he is contesting in a GRC leaving a … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged 2011, 29 April 2011, Aljunid GRC, Friday, interesting, Low Thia Khiang, second, Serangoon Stadium, Video, Worker's Party
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Video: Speeches from SDP’s First Rally
[youtube]_2fI4F_0LTc[/youtube] Someone in the audience shouted out, “They don’t live in HDB” in reference to the Ministers. This is what resonated with me from the speeches. I liked the statement “gratitude is not servitude”. I also feel that the Ministers … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Celebrities, famous, first, GE2011, Lim Kay Siu, Neo Swee Lin, people, Singapore, speeches, support, Video, vote, voting
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Screenshots from the Royal Wedding: William and Kate are Married
Sorry, some are pretty hazy. Exciting but not as magical for me as Princess Diana’s wedding. I did feel nervous for the bride though. Her gown was elegant, but I prefer the cinderella like gown of Princess Diana with the … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged 2011, beautiful, beauty, bridal, brother, gown, Kate, London, Middleton, mother, photos, Pippa, pretty, Royal Wedding, screenshots, sister, wedding, William
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Books I’ve Read so far in 2011 and 3 word reviews
I only like reading reviews after I have read a book. Decided to do 3 word reviews of the books I’ve read instead. No chance of spoilers that way. I really need to pick it up as I’ve only read … Continue reading
83rd Academy Awards: The Oscar Dresses I Liked
I wasn’t planning to write about the Oscars because I missed the show, but since Sister Earth Organics requested it, I was inspired to seek out what the pretty ladies of Hollywood wore today. The reason why I missed the … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged 2011, 83rd Academy Awards, Amy Adams, Ann Hathaway, beautiful, beauty, best-dressed, cartier, celeb, Celebrities, celebs, culture, design, dresses, Eli Saab, fashion, Gowns, Hailee Steinfeld, Halle Berry, L'Wren Scott, Life, Marchesa, Mila Kunia, Mila Kunis, Natalie Portman, news, Oscar, Penelope Cruz, pretty, women
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Pretty Singapore Scenes at The Central
It’s Valentine’s Day at Central. Can you see the floral heart at the end of the pink ‘carpet’? From the carpark you can see a hazy image of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel. I love how this striking landmark … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 2011, central, Chinese New Year, colourful, culture, decor, design, Life, Living, mall, personal, photography, photos, pretty, river, Singapore, The Central, travel, valentine's day
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Chinese New Year Food Fair at Ngee Ann City (Takashimaya)
It was lively and crowded at Ngee Ann City (where department store Takashimaya is) and you could feel that Chinese New Year’s approaching. The Fair is on till 1 February, so hurry there if you want to buy your cookies … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 2011, cakes, Chinese, Chinese New Year, cookies, culture, decor, design, Entertainment, Food, Food Fair, food hall, Life, Living, mall, Ngee Ann City, Orchard Road, personal, photography, photos, shopping, Singapore, Takashimaya, tidbits, Year of the Rabbit
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My Village at Serangoon Gardens: Cafes, Restaurants and More
I loved checking out this new, cosy little mall, especially with the awesome Chinese New Year decorations. Love the pretty pink lanterns that look like flowers and paper cutting styled bunnies everywhere. I thought the cut-outs of the twin brothers … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 2011, Chinese New Year, CNY, Coffee Bean, culture, decor, design, Food, kopi, Life, Living, mall, My Village, new, Old Hong Kong, open, opening, personal, photography, photos, pretty, Serangoon Garden, Serangoon Gardens, Shin Kushiya, shopping, shops, Singapore, Spa, travel, Udders Ice Cream, video games, Wang
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Chinese New Year 2011: Rabbits at Parkway Parade
Every place you go in Singapore right now, you can spot a rabbit. Because it’s Chinese New Year and the Year of the Rabbit. Saw some lovely Peter Rabbit-esque ones at Parkway Parade (a relatively old mall in the East … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 2011, bunny, Chinese New Year, culture, cute, decor, decorations, design, festival, Life, Living, mall, Parkway Parade, personal, photography, photos, pretty, rabbit, shopping, Singapore, travel, Year of the Rabbit
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