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Rainbow Birthday Cake at The Coffee Daily

Posted on March 4, 2015 by bookjunkie

The service at The Coffee Daily in Serangoon Gardens is wonderfully warm, and the food quality surprised me too (very good under it’s newest management who keep the cafe open for longer hours). I look forward to coming here again soon. … Continue reading →

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Weekday Lunch Buffet at Edge (Pan Pacific Hotel)

Posted on February 2, 2015 by bookjunkie

Family birthday lunch celebration today. We tend to like having leisurely lunches or teas at new places – who doesn’t I guess. Among all the items in this huge international buffet, I found the North Indian food, satay and chicken … Continue reading →

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Birthday Cakes: The More Candles the Merrier

Posted on April 22, 2013 by bookjunkie

I may repeat this a lot but I have very caring aunts and uncles who keep me sane. They do so much for us, are really supportive and I wish everyone could have close knit families like this. Even if … Continue reading →

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Regent High Tea: Our Second Time, to Celebrate a Birthday

Posted on February 11, 2013 by bookjunkie

Since my blog diary has been empty for quite some time I thought I’d load my pictures first…with the words to come later…. Ok I can’t procrastinate any longer. But yes it was our second time at this new revamped … Continue reading →

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Culina at Dempsey

Posted on November 7, 2012 by bookjunkie

Recently C asked me for dining options at Dempsey. She was thinking a nice romantic date and I immediately suggested Culina. I didn’t have pictures from my first visit so when we went there for the second time I made … Continue reading →

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Wishing My Uncle A Very Happy Birthday

Posted on October 29, 2012 by bookjunkie

It was my dear uncle A’s birthday this October and it was nice to see him with his two favourite little people in the world. His adorable grandchildren. Love to see how he lights up whenever they are around. I … Continue reading →

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Halloween Orange & Blues

Posted on October 10, 2012 by bookjunkie

I’m loving the halloween decorations in Singapore. I somehow find all the orange and pumpkins very festive and cheerful and hardly spooky. Orange was also my dad’s favourite colour. He chose our orange sofa and orange floor tiles for instance. … Continue reading →

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More Photos of the Lovely Flowers I Got

Posted on November 14, 2011 by bookjunkie

Just want to preserve the memory, which is the main reason why I blog. Was wondering what kind of plant this is. Pretty cool. The flowers were fresh for 3 days and then they started wilting.

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Love the Pink Birthday Roses

Posted on November 11, 2011 by bookjunkie

What a lovely surprise it was. Such a pretty bouquet, and I was so happy to get them. They were from my mum and sis, who know I love roses. Even though flowers wilt, the photos will preserve them forever.

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Sweet Family Gathering

Posted on November 7, 2011 by bookjunkie

Just felt like writing a note to my family.  All my uncles, aunts and cousins. Thanks for the wonderful company and always being so patient with all my intrusive questions and constant yammering.  And for reading my blog, even when … Continue reading →

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Not Feeling Well

Posted on October 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

Have been really ill (as in, almost passed out ill) and I just hope I recover before my birthday. Never been ill on my birthday before and don’t want to set a new record. Everyone in my family is ill … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Cake: 75th Birthday Celebration

Posted on July 31, 2011 by bookjunkie

My Aunty baked a cake for my other Aunty for her 75th Birthday party. It was a carrot cake with loads of icing which I love.  My cousin helped to paint the marzipan butterflies which were made by my aunt … Continue reading →

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My Aunty’s 75th Birthday

Posted on July 27, 2011 by bookjunkie

Was thinking about my aunty’s 75th birthday approaching, and I also came across this wonderful blog by 77 year old Aunty Uta where she shares her memories of living in a different world. I’ve always admired my aunt’s command of … Continue reading →

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Brunch on the Bridge (TWG at Marina Bay Sands)

Posted on July 4, 2011 by bookjunkie

TWG might be a tad snooty (still not as atas as PS Cafe), but it’s the place that most women who love high tea, would appreciate. The cutlery and table settings were all just so pretty. The natural light flooding … Continue reading →

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My Cousin’s Birthday: 30 things before 30

Posted on June 27, 2011 by bookjunkie

I almost can’t believe my little cousin will be dirty thirty in July. She was and still is a total cutie who hardly looks her age. I may be more than a decade older, but I am so in awe … Continue reading →

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The Shaytards Story on Forbes, Coopertard & their Aunt in Singapore

Posted on June 3, 2011 by bookjunkie

I haven’t blogged about the Shaytards in a while, but Coopertard is one of my favourites. He doesn’t appear very often, but when he does he’s a riot. He’s the cousin who’s the same age as Babytard and they have … Continue reading →

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Borders at Parkway Parade: Greeting Cards

Posted on May 22, 2011 by bookjunkie

So pretty. But a nice card with an attractive picture and a meaningful verse within, which used to cost about S$3 now costs at least about S$6.

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Vui Kong, You’re Just a Child to Me

Posted on January 16, 2011 by bookjunkie

Dear Vui Kong, Happy Birthday. To me you’re just a child.  23 is so incredibly young.  When I was  23 I was often told I was innocent and green.  I fear that you were even more so, when you resorted … Continue reading →

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Turning 40 was Not What I Expected

Posted on December 1, 2010 by bookjunkie

The weeks leading up to 40 were filled with dread and trepidation.  I thought I would feel different and alarm would set in, but somehow I felt exactly the same on my birthday, as I did the day before.  I … Continue reading →

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Family Dinner at Wan Hao, Marriott Hotel

Posted on October 27, 2010 by bookjunkie

I would let the pictures do the talking, but my photo taking skills are not that great. The lighting was bad and everyone was eager to dig in and I didn’t want to hold them up. I would recommend practically … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Uncle

Posted on October 26, 2010 by bookjunkie

I wanted to wish my dear uncle (A) a Happy Birthday today, but the whole day long I just could not find the words. It’s because he’s so special that what I write just seems trivial and does not capture … Continue reading →

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Turning 40: My List of 40 Travel Memories

Posted on October 12, 2010 by bookjunkie

I’ll be turning 40 in a few weeks, and all year long I have been anticipating going into a deep funk. So far it hasn’t quite happened yet and I think I have to thank my blogger friends on WordPress … Continue reading →

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