Tag Archives: 2012

Excited about the Pretty Christmas Decorations at Ikea

Posted on November 16, 2012 by bookjunkie

Out of all the Christmas decorations I’ve seen I think Ikea does it best. Had to do our usual round of checking them out and we went to the Tampines branch. Didn’t buy anything as it was crazy crowded. Hard … Continue reading →

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Deepavali Lights at Night

Posted on November 9, 2012 by bookjunkie

My mum wanted to drive through Little India to see the Deepavali Lights at night.  We got into a jam but it was worth it. Love our street light ups and I can’t wait to see the Christmas night lights … Continue reading →

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Halloween at Tampines 1

Posted on October 24, 2012 by bookjunkie

I get excited when I spot Halloween themed stuff. Saw quite a bit at Tampines 1. First at Cold Storage. And then at the food basement. Daiso had a great selection of decorative stuff to do up your home. Time … Continue reading →

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Deepavali Fair at Little India

Posted on October 23, 2012 by bookjunkie

Ready made plastic kolams. I prefer traditional ones made with lots of effort – chalk drawings filled in with coloured rice. Again I prefer home-made goodies to these mass-produced ones. Lots of interesting decorative items. It’s rather fun to walk … Continue reading →

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Deepavali Decorations at Little India 2012

Posted on October 22, 2012 by bookjunkie

Both my mum and I found the swans the most captivating. They were so fairy tale like. I’m really looking forward to the buzz closer to Deepavali but for now we enjoyed the street decorations. Would be a lot better … Continue reading →

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Grand Prix Singapore 2012

Posted on September 17, 2012 by bookjunkie

I have to admit, the fan of sporting events like soccer and Formula One, is my partner, and upon his urging I took photos of F1 in Singapore. The tiny cockpit of those cars on display make me feel utterly … Continue reading →

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My Favourite 2012 iPhone Apps (Free & Paid)

Posted on February 21, 2012 by bookjunkie

There were several apps that I loaded and have since deleted since I hardly touched them. Since I only recently got a smart phone I might change my mind a couple of months from now, but for the moment these … Continue reading →

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Jennifer Hudson’s Moving Tribute to Whitney Houston at the 2012 Grammys

Posted on February 13, 2012 by bookjunkie

I was incredibly moved by Jennifer Hudson’s tribute to Whitney Houston. She definitely understands the pain of loss. [youtube]z-mMDIbKqgQ&feature=related[/youtube] Watched this video so many times as a teenager when it came out. Thought Whitney was so cute and beautiful in … Continue reading →

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Anyone else notice the Very Huge Moon Tonight?

Posted on February 11, 2012 by bookjunkie

A poor shot of the biggest moon I’ve seen in a while. It’s the hugest light amidst the street lamps. It was spectacular to see and reminded me of that movie Melancholia. What if, the moon was really coming closer … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year 2012: Toa Payoh Hub

Posted on January 20, 2012 by bookjunkie

Wanted to check out the Chinese New Year Buzz in the heartlands. Instead of the usual dragon we noticed goldfish instead. In the day time the estate gets very hot, but at night it’s nice cool and breezy. Want a … Continue reading →

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