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Tag Archives: Bishan
Nightmarish Crowds at the MRT
In Singapore we are constantly yearning for space. This is what we face when we take the MRT at peak hour. Crazy huh?
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Bishan, Circle Line, crazy, crowded, MRT, public transport, queues, Singapore
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Typical Weekend
Just a typical weekend in Singapore.
Posted in Singapore Living, White as Milk
Tagged Bishan, crowded, Gelato, Junction 8, North, Singapore, weekend, West
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Humdrum Mall Observations: Bishan Junction 8
This shop, the Icing Room, would be quite pretty and attractive (I for one can’t resist pink). If it was the only one of its kind. But it’s a part of a chain and when you see them everywhere, it … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Bishan, Bread Talk, ceiling fan, chain stores, icing room, Junction 8, mall, photo, Singapore
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Junction 8: Crystal Jade & NTUC Finest
Our default place to go for affordable but good Dim Sum is Crystal Jade. I find the service good and my tea or iced water is regularly topped up. I really love the porridge, steamed BBQ pau and carrot cake … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Bishan, crystal jade, culture, Dim Sum, Entertainment, Food, Junction 8, Life, Living, mall, NTUC Finest, shopping, shops, Singapore
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Singapore Daily Photo: Art at Bishan MRT
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Art, Bishan, Life, Living, MRT, photography, photos, Singapore, travel, wall
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Saybons at Bishan’s Junction 8
I haven’t been to Junction 8 in a while but it’s good to know I now have the option of soup or crepe at Saybons. I can’t resist the nutella crepe but I found the savoury crepes to be a … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Bishan, crepe, Food, Junction 8, mall, review, Saybons, Singapore, soup
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Mr Chiam See Tong (30 April, Potong Pasir Rally)
[youtube]LKnosASSnlY[/youtube] I have so much respect for this man and it’s so obvious that he really cares. His humility really wins me over and he really listens to the crowd. He is very witty as well and even discusses how … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Bishan, Chiam See Tong, democracy, GRC, hero, inspiration, opposition, Singapore, speech, SPP, Toa Payoh
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New at Bishan Junction 8: Toast Box
Had a cup of hot Horlicks at ToastBox and it was good. Haven’t had this very Singaporean malted drink in a long time. This is under the BreadTalk group, just like Ramenplay and the Icing Room. But Toastbox and Ramenplay … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Bishan, Bread Talk, chain, coffee, culture, decor, design, drinks, Food, Horlicks, Junction 8, Life, Living, marketing, personal, photography, photos, retro, Singapore, toast box, travel
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Chinese New Year 2011: Oddly Cute Rabbits at Bishan
This year the Chinese New Year decorations all over Singapore are getting more interesting, probably due to a bigger budget. I like how the pink rabbit holds an orange and the white one holds a gold ingot (the currency used … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 2011, Bishan, Bishan MRT, Chinese, Chinese New Year, culture, cute, decor, design, Junction 8, Life, Living, mall, personal, photography, photos, shopping, Singapore, travel, Year of the Rabbit
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Singapore Daily Photos: Cakes and Dumplings at Junction 8
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged bakery, Bishan, butter cake, cream cake, crystal jade, dumplings, Junction 8, mango cake, polar, Traditional
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Singapore Daily Photos: Xmas Decor at Bishan Junction 8
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Bishan, Christmas, decorations, Junction 8, Life, Living, mall, photography, photos, shopping, Singapore, travel, xmas
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Marble Slab Creamery
These photos were taken at the new outlet at the mall called Junction 8 which is attached to Bishan MRT (subway). There is no proper queueing system and I had to wait a long time before anyone took my order. … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Bishan, culture, dessert, Food, ice cream, Junction 8, Life, Living, Marble Slab Creamery, photography, photos, Singapore, travel
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Mooncakes & Lanterns: Mid-Autumn Fair at Bishan Junction 8
Bishan was decorated with pretty blue pink and yellow diamond shaped lanterns. As with most malls during this season, there was a mooncake bazaar at the first floor. Many of the mooncakes are made by the hotels and come in … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Bishan, Chinese, culture, Food, Junction 8, Lanterns, Life, Living, mall, Mid-Autumn Festival, mooncake festival, mooncakes, photography, photos, shopping, Singapore, travel
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