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Tag Archives: blogger
Celine: An Amazing Blogger
I have such admiration for her writing and courage to write about her painful life experiences. You have to read Celine’s life stories. So heartfelt, I think like me you can’t help being deeply moved and rooting for her all … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing, Singapore Living
Tagged blogger, Life, personal, strength, writer
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A Blog Post by Ivan Chew that Shook me to the Core
Every now and then I come across a blog post that is just so powerful and moving. I read it some time ago but could not get it out of my head. I just had to share Ivan Chew’s story … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society
Tagged 70's, blogger, caning, child, corporal punishment, Ivan Chew, post, powerful, story
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New WordPress Views by Country (Yup I’m a blogger addicted to stats)
I was thrilled to find that WordPress now allows us to see stats by country. The map of the world they added is so cool. Just the little things that make me happy. The fact that they have called the … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing
Tagged beaches, blog, blogger, country, happiness engineers, mango, Sri Lanka, stats, The Phtilippines, WordPress
10 Comments
Crystal of Expat Bostonians on the Straits Times
So excited to see the very sweet Crystal of Expat Bostonians on the Straits Times. She is one of the kindest most thoughtful bloggers around. It truly makes my day whenever I see her comments on my blog. I was … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged blogger, Crystal, event, Expat Bostonians, protest, Singapore, SlutWalk, women
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Steve’s Firstborn: Lisa Brennan-Jobs
I am a sucker for father daughter stories and recently I have been captivated when I stumbled upon an article about Steve Jobs’ eldest child. I had not heard about Lisa Brennan till today. She is a writer and just … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged beautiful, beauty, blog, blogger, dad, father, first born, interviews, Lisa Brennan, oldest, quotes, Steve Jobs, Stunning, writer
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Her Grandma was Miss Singapore in 1960
As I was researching about macarons, I stumbled upon gold. A beautiful post by Aliya, a Singapore girl in Perth who writes about her grandma winning the Miss Singapore crown in 1960. The title was Miss Singapore City 1960. The … Continue reading
Posted in History
Tagged 1960, Aliya, blogger, Dunlopillo, grandma, history, interesting, kebaya, latex, mattress, Miss Singapore, Perth, pillow, vintage
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2 Blogs Dedicated to Suri Cruise
1. One’s all about her fashion. Check out the Suri Cruise Fashion Blog. 2. The snarkiness of this one can come across as kinda mean at times, but you can’t help but find it funny. Check out Suri’s Burn Book. … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged beautiful, beauty, blog, blogger, book, burn, culture, cute, fashion, funny, humour, interesting, Life, photos, pretty, suri cruise, surisburnbook, tumblr, witty
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I am Living
Heart wrenching tale by a very brave survivor of unimaginable childhood trauma. Wish I could say or do something to erase her pain. Just want to share her blog, I am Living This brave woman needs all our empathy and … Continue reading
The Loveliest Idea I’ve Seen in a Long While
Take a peek at what blogger and former graphic designer, Radostina, at 79 Ideas has created. I marvel at her sense of colour and asthetics. I just wish I could be even a fraction as creative or discerning. Just glancing … Continue reading
Nicest American Blogger in Italy
I feel so bashful, but totally touched as well. Julie who is a wonderful English teacher and painter in Italy just sent me this button. Her blog is like her journal where she lets you have a peek into her … Continue reading
I consulted Kaho’s Blog before my Trip to Saigon
Before I went to Ho Chi Minh I was so lucky to stumble upon Chuzai Living by the stunning Japanese blogger Kaho who lives in Jakarta. She recently visited Vietnam with her two beautiful little girls. Because my trip was … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged blogger, blogging, Chuzai Living, Ho Chi Minh, japanese, Kaho, reblog, travel, Vietnam
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Blogger and Google Sued for 6 Million Ringgit, for Scathing Review of Sabah Restaurant
Oh dear. That was my first thought when I saw the headlines in the Straits Times. Is this even possible? So free opinions are not allowed? I was quite dismayed. I too comment on meals in a bid to record … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Headlines
Tagged blog, blogger, culture, Fish Head Curry, food reviews, Google, headlines, Huai Bin, Indian, Jothy, Life, Living, Malaysia, meals, news, restaurant, Sabah, Sixth Seal, sue, sued
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My Blogger Buddy 365 Days 2 Play
When I saw a new kiosk store at VivoCity and a new brand at the supermarket, I immediately thought of my blogger friend 356Days2Play. We have never met since we both enjoy writing while being anonymous, but I appreciate her … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing
Tagged 365, 365 Days, 365days2play, anonymous, blogger, blogger buddy, blogging, brand, Life, Singapore
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I Quit Facebook And I Don’t Regret It
This is a follow-up from my distress call of a post from when I quit Facebook cold turkey. I am now fine with the whole business and not so jittery any more. I have never smoked, but I believe that … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged blogger, bloggers, blogging, culture, FaceBook, facebook stalker, farmville, Life, Living, Mafia Wars, personal, privacy, quit, quitting, social games, social gaming, social media, technology, voyeur, withdrawal, writing, Zygna
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Dunkin Donuts, Food Blogging And Stealth Marketing
A year ago there was a donut frenzy in Singapore. It was one of those food trends. Before that it was kaya toast and then way before that it was Taiwanese bubble tea. I haven’t had kaya toast or bubble … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged blogger, blogging, blogs, Chocolate, donuts, Dunkin Donuts, Food, ION, Life, Living, making money, nuffnang, Orchard, personal, photography, photos, Singapore, stealth marketing, travel, trend, WordPress
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NDP 2010 Song and Mr Brown’s Version About His Xiao Char Bor
I had never heard the National Day Parade Song before, but first saw Mr Brown’s (Singapore’s most famous blogger apart from Wendy Cheng) spoof which was pretty darn good as usual. He can actually sing! Xiao Char Bor means crazy … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 2010, blogger, comedy, Corrine May, funny, Life, Mr Brown, music, National Day, NDP, parody, Singapore, song, spoof, Video, videos, YouTube
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Scary Parade Banner
My cousin just sent me an interesting link to blog about. A blogger driving past the National Day Parade (NDP) area saw this banner. Singapore’s National Day falls on 9th August where most people will be happy to have a … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged banner, blogger, childhod, National Day Parade, NDP, news, photo, shocking, Singapore
17 Comments