Tag Archives: 2013

Happy Easter

Posted on March 29, 2013 by bookjunkie

Wanted to come up with a post relevant to Easter and Good Friday. Well, at least the commercial side of it – who doesn’t love those colourful eggs and chocolate bunnies. Haven’t been to the malls much lately, but this … Continue reading →

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It’s a Beautiful Day

Posted on March 3, 2013 by bookjunkie

Am loving this new single by Michael Buble. Can’t wait for the new album to be out. [youtube]VD6lgWKKLgE[/youtube] And no wonder he’s radiating happiness – his beautiful wife Luisana Lopilato is expecting their baby.

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CNY2013: Chinese New Year Decorations at Nex

Posted on January 27, 2013 by bookjunkie

Was very impressed by the cute zodiac lantern animals. There were boards with fortunes for the snake year too.   I don’t believe in this kind of thing but it’s fun to read sometimes. Quite an attractive display of cranes … Continue reading →

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CNY 2013: Chinese New Year Festivities at People’s Park Complex

Posted on January 13, 2013 by bookjunkie

In Chinatown I like the immediate area around People’s Park Complex. Outside the complex there is authentic street food from China. I love the spicy buns. They are like chinese burgers – so delicious. But you have to be prepared … Continue reading →

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CNY 2013: Checking Out the Chinese New Year Buzz at Vivo

Posted on January 12, 2013 by bookjunkie

VivoCity tends to have great Chinese New Year atmosphere so we had to check it out this year. I found the lanterns so pretty and the Chinese New Year fair, including art, crafts and photography from China added to the … Continue reading →

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Enthralled by the Japanese New Year Celebrations at Liang Court

Posted on January 8, 2013 by bookjunkie

I love the way Liang Court does things and they confirm again and again why they remain my favourite place to hang out. I’m in love with everything Japanese so I may be a tad biased. Every time I come … Continue reading →

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10 Happy Things: My Idea of a Good Life

Posted on December 30, 2012 by bookjunkie

Didn’t feel like writing resolutions even though it’s New Year’s eve tomorrow. I just want to be healthy and happy, so I decided to write about my idea of the good life instead: 1. Being with children and looking at … Continue reading →

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