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Books: Salman Rushdie’s Luka and the Fire of Life
I wanted so much to like this book and I actually found it pleasing from the onstart, but somehow I found myself skimming through in the middle. This is after all a book for children that is meant to appeal … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing
Tagged affectionate, aging, Art, author, book, books, death, Life, literature, Living, Luka, Luka and the Fire of Life, Milan, mortality, older parents, parents, personal, Salman Rusdie, son, Video, writer, writing
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Books I’ve Read so far in 2011 and 3 word reviews
I only like reading reviews after I have read a book. Decided to do 3 word reviews of the books I’ve read instead. No chance of spoilers that way. I really need to pick it up as I’ve only read … Continue reading
Books: Mother Night by Kurt Vonnegut
Sometimes, I gravitate towards books that shock me. I can’t get enough of a good satire. Mother Night is one such book and the gripping morality tale revolves around this quote: We are what we pretend to be, so we … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing
Tagged book review, books, kurt vonnegut, Life, morality, morals, Mother Night, review, satire, shocking
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An Espresso Machine for this Coffee Junkie?
My eyes were glazed over as I looked at these espresso machines inside the Little India department store, Mustafa. I didn’t realize that they were selling for as low as S$200. I wonder if they are any good though. The … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged books, carbs, celeb, coffee, espresso machine, junkie, Life, Little India, Living, mall, Mustafa, personal, photography, photos, shopping, Singapore, travel
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To Blog or To Read
Please pardon my lack of blogging. You see, I am so engrossed in the Peter Mayle novel that I’m reading that even though I have tons of photos I haven’t posted them yet. I am also overwhelmed by the tons … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing
Tagged aging, Art, blogging, books, British, dad, father, Food, getting older, gourmet, hungry, Ishiguro, Kazuo Ishiguro, Life, light, Living, Mayle, personal, Peter Mayle, reading, taste, wit
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The Library at Nex will Open Tomorrow
Update on 11 March 2011: Boy am I glad I didn’t go on the opening day. Bad behaviour was out in full form. Posted Earlier on 10 March 2011: Love me some books, but I was too early. Was also … Continue reading
My Favourite Place: Kino at Liang Court
Rilakkuma is cuter than Hello Kitty. Always better when there’s a sale. Wide, spacious and not too crowded like the one at Bugis Junction.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged books, culture, design, favourite, Kinokuniya, Liang Court, Life, Living, personal, photography, photos, pretty, shopping, Singapore, travel
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Borders Bookstore at Parkway Parade
Takashimaya is my favourite bookstore in Singapore, but my next pick would be Borders and the Borders I like best is the one at Parkway Parade. It just seems cosier than the one in town. They have Cookie Monster … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged books, bookstore, Borders, cookie monster, Life, Living, mall, Parkway Parade, personal, photography, photos, shopping, Singapore, soft toys
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Tintin in Chinatown
When I first glanced at the store from a metre away I wondered if it was a store selling fake Tintin stuff. As I came closer, I was delighted to see how authentic it was. The first time I saw … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, Art, authentic, beautiful, beauty, Beer, beers, Belgian, books, Chinatown, collectibles, comic books, comics, design, drinks, illustration, Life, Living, Nostalgia, personal, photography, photos, Singapore, Snowy, T shirts, The Tintin Shop, Tintin, toys, writing
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#68. The Central: A Spacious Mall Where the Vibe is Relaxed
This is one mall that doesn’t get too crowded as it’s more of an eating place. It has several good Japanese restaurants where you can indulge your Ramen cravings. Just like Liang Court, this place feels more Japanese. Take Book … Continue reading
Posted in 100 Reasons to be Happy in Singapore
Tagged Book Mart, books, central, culture, cute, decor, design, directory, Entertainment, Fine Cuts, Food, happiness, Japan, japanese, Life, Living, mall, Miyazaki, Mona & Remy, personal, photography, photos, pretty, Ramen, river, shops, Singapore, The Central, travel, Yamakawa
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My Confession: I Should Not be Ashamed of This, But I Am
I don’t know why it’s so hard for me to put this out there, but ok here goes – I am unemployed. I am jobless and very ashamed, guilt ridden, and embarrassed about it. The thing is, I wasn’t retrenched, … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged Ashamed, bad, bad co-worker, books, bully, Confession, depression, expectations, fear, fears, guilt, hermit, Identity, interviews, job, jobless, Life, Living, mean, office, Office Politics, personal, Phobia, quit, sad, society, Toxic, unemployed, Unemployment, work, workplace, writer
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Browsing the Shelves at Meidi-ya and Kinokuniya Feels Like Being in Japan
Going to Osaka recently has confirmed to me that Singapore already has authentic Japanese groceries at our very own supermarket at Liang Court. Even though the prices are high as the goods are air flown from Japan, it’s lovely to … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged apples, Art, bear, beautiful, beauty, books, calpis icecream, chillies, culture, cute, decor, design, Entertainment, Food, fresh, groceries, happiness, Japan, japanese, Kawaii, Kinokuniya, Liang Court, Life, Living, magnets, noodles, personal, photography, photos, pretty, produce, rice, Rilakkuma, shopping, Singapore, travel
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Kinokuniya at Bugis
The Kinokuniya, Japanese bookstore at Bugis Junction has been renovated, but I still find it quite crammed. Sadly there is no stationary section here. I prefer the one at Liang Court for browsing and the main branch at Ngee Ann … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Art, beautiful, beauty, books, Bugis Junction, culture, Kinokuniya, Life, Living, personal, photography, photos, pretty, shopping, Singapore, travel
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Kinokuniya at Liang Court
Browsing the books at Kinokuniya, in particular the branch at Liang Court, is a pleasure. The rows are well spaced out and the Japanese books which I sadly can’t read are so beautiful, they are like works of art to … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Art, beautiful, beauty, book store, books, culture, cute, decor, design, Entertainment, Kinokuniya, Liang Court, Life, Living, personal, photography, photos, pretty, shopping, Singapore, Stationary, travel
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Celebrities Reading Books
Just inspired to do a post on celebrities reading books as their reading choice fascinates me. {Image: Ecorazzi} {Image: Make Literature} {Image: Carrie Fisher} {Image: NY Times} {Image: Narnia Fans} {Image: People} {Image: Jessica Mcdougall} {Image: Celebrities Bite Us}
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Tagged Angelina Jolie, book, books, Britney Spears, celeb, Celebrities, celebs, culture, Jessica Alba, Life, Lindsay Lohan, Living, Marilyn Monroe, Obama, photos, read, reading, spotted, women
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How Do You Read in Bed?
An article about reading positions at Huffington Post intrigued me. I used to read with pillows propped up, converting the bed into a chair and reading upright when I was younger. Now I found the most comfortable position for me … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Bed, books, happiness, Life, Living, on your back, on your side, on your tummy, personal, poll, Positions, propped up, reading, reading in bed, reading styles, Styles
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Indian Section at the Ang Mo Kio Library
I think it’s so cool that there’s a whole section for Indian books, including those in English. I chanced upon it when I was looking at books about Kerala in the Travel section and came across none. The nice librarian … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Ang Mo Kio, Art, books, culture, India, Indian, landscaping, library, Life, Living, photography, photos, plant, reading, red palm, Singapore, travel
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A Tree Book Shelf
This would be cute in a kid’s room. The tree book shelf is by Korean designer Shawn Soh.
Posted in Lovely Ideas
Tagged book shelves, books, decor, design, green, ideas, nature, storage, tree
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Don’t Bump Your Nose on These Cool Doors
They are covered with 3D wall stickers which create the amazing optical illusions of extra space. Definitely more interesting than using a mirror to add space to a small room. Check them out at Couture Decor which sells these cool door … Continue reading
Posted in Lovely Ideas
Tagged 3D door stickers, Art, books, cool, creative, decor, design, optical illusion, room, small room, Space
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