Tag Archives: cat

Duxton Hill: Hot June Day

Posted on June 18, 2012 by bookjunkie

Liked how these photos at Duxton Hill turned out. The cloudless sky helped.

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Yong Siak Street: Strangelets, Books Actually & 40 Hands

Posted on August 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

I finally made it to Yong Siak Street which is in Tiong Bahru, after reading so many complementary posts by so many young bloggers. When I was there the most striking thing I saw was this poster for a beautiful … Continue reading →

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The Peranakan Museum: the beautiful external facade

Posted on April 4, 2011 by bookjunkie

Visiting the Peranakan Museum was not a planned thing. We just happened to go by and I persuaded B to stop and see if it was open. To my delight it was and tickets cost just S$6 each. Good to … Continue reading →

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The Real Singapore

Posted on February 15, 2011 by bookjunkie

When I browse the Travel Section at the bookstore, sometimes out of sheer curiosity, I flip through a guidebook on Singapore. Somehow, they always seem a bit odd to me.  Strange in a way I can’t quite put my finger … Continue reading →

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In Vietnam, it’s the Year of the Cat, not the Rabbit

Posted on February 7, 2011 by bookjunkie

When my sister planned this short family trip to Ho Chi Minh City over the Chinese New Year break, we expected to just be holed up in the hotel and not see anything much and purely having a relaxing time. … Continue reading →

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Cat in a Box and Dancing Baby in a Carseat

Posted on November 13, 2010 by bookjunkie

Two fascinating viral videos. Cute Cats and Babies always go viral. First watch Maru the Japanese kitty who will fit into a box no matter how small it gets. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XID_W4neJo] Next we have a toddler with the best smile. Music … Continue reading →

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Singapore Daily Photo: Ginger Cat

Posted on September 1, 2010 by bookjunkie

You can easily come across a cat in Singapore. There used to be more strays around but this cat we spotted in Toa Payoh, is probably a pet of a store owner and she looks pretty well fed and healthy. … Continue reading →

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#47. Free Parking Daily

Posted on July 7, 2010 by bookjunkie

There are very few places where you can park for free in Singapore and Greenwood Avenue is one of those places. I spotted the same ginger cat again and it wanted to follow my partner home.  I think the kitty … Continue reading →

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#3. A Cat Lounging in a Stack of Buckets

Posted on May 17, 2010 by bookjunkie

I spotted this well looked after pet cat in a provision store in Chinatown. B who has a soft spot for cats snapped this. It reminds me of a cat out of a Murakami novel.

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