Tag Archives: buy

Top 10 Things I’ve Bought on Trips

Posted on August 16, 2012 by bookjunkie

Hope you’ll read my post about what I shop for abroad and share with me any tips on where to find the best stuff.

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The Year of the Dragon: Chinese New Year Decorations & Food in Chinatown

Posted on December 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

Chinatown is so lively, and you should head there to check it out at least once. Saw dragons everywhere. On angpow packets, in cutesy soft toy form and made with paper as decoration to welcome the New Year. The year … Continue reading →

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Pros & Cons of a Smart Phone (iPhone)

Posted on December 13, 2011 by bookjunkie

When I say smart phone, in my mind there is only one – the beautiful, sleek iPhone. But am I getting it because it’s gorgeous or does it have real benefits? Will it make my life better or worse? Here’s … Continue reading →

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Halloween Decorations at Tanglin Mall’s Supermarket

Posted on October 10, 2011 by bookjunkie

These are the coolest decorations I have seen by far. Especially the fake blood in the fake IV drip. I’m imagining the syrup within must be sickly sweet. Loads of creepy sweets. Another cool one was the body parts sushi … Continue reading →

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Singaporeans are 4D Crazy & I’m not Talking Special Effects

Posted on February 21, 2011 by bookjunkie

After the recent budget announcement by the Finance Minister, the most tweeted joke in Social Media was about needing to buy 4D. Every Singaporean knows what 4D or Toto is. More than half the population buys these legal lottery tickets, … Continue reading →

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Who’s Afraid of the Parking Attendant?

Posted on February 19, 2011 by bookjunkie

Suddenly there’s a face at your car window and you’re a bit startled. Don’t worry, this is not a Singapore mugging. The only kind of ‘mugging’ done here is by kids from elite schools, heads buried in text-books. The person … Continue reading →

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