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Asking my 76 Year old Mum About her Reaction to the Queen’s Passing and About Life Under British Colonial Rule
What follows is in my mum’s words: When I read the news about the queen I thought she looked much younger than her years. I was impressed that she didn’t age that much. I only wish she could live until … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society, History, Singapore Living
Tagged 1950’s, 1960's, British rule, British Singapore, colonial, history, Life, Living, mum, Nostalgia, personal
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One of My Mum’s proudest moments as a kid back in 1957
My mum always told me the story of how she failed primary 3 and had to repeat it. Every time, she sounded so sad and dejected. She only failed by 1.5 marks too and she was a sickly child. We … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged Amma, colonial, family, history, love, mother, personal, values
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The Majestically Beautiful Dome of the Old Supreme Court Building
This was taken from Central. I am always impressed by this structure constructed between 1937-1939. So much better than the new Supreme Court Building which looks like a flying saucer and I feel quite an eyesore. Guess I just prefer … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged colonial, landmarks, Old Supreme Court Building, photos, Singapore
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Trip to Delhi – Day 1 (On the Way to the Taj Hotel)
The most prominent feature on the roads of Delhi were the green and yellow tuk-tuks. We saw them everywhere. And in this shot, a helicopter in the air – probably part of the tight security due to Republic Day. Also … Continue reading
The Fullerton Hotel: Christmas & New Year Decorations
The Fullerton Hotel which was a former post office during colonial times is truly majestic looking. The christmas decorations were tasteful on the outside and spectacular on the inside. I am rushing to get these shots up before Christmas is … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, Christmas, colonial, Fullerton Hotel, history, lobby, New Year, pretty, Singapore, xmas tree
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Another Visit to our Beautiful Botanic Gardens (Main Entrance at Tanglin)
This times we parked at the side nearer the main entrance. It was a pity that there was construction and cleaning going on when we were there and a lot of the path was blocked. We then made a promise … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, attractions, beautiful, Botanic Gardens, colonial, entrance, gardens, green, Life, Living, must see, nature, personal, photography, photos, pretty, Singapore, Tanglin, travel
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Too Much of An Imperialist Vibe?
We both just felt that this latest Louis Vuitton Ad Display had too much of an Imperialist vibe. Actually B pointed it out to me and I agreed. The porter had that dejected, forlorn look as well, which compounds the … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society
Tagged Ad, colonial, controversial, culture, imperialist, India, Life, Living, Louis Vitton, luxury, personal, photography, photos, Poster, shopping, shops, sign, Singapore, store
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Peranakan Museum: Pretty Architecture
The one thing that made a huge impression on me was the very pretty architecture of the museum. Both the external facade and the building within that was once a Chinese school. The building was constructed way back in 1912 … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged adventure, Architecture, Art, colonial, culture, design, Entertainment, heritage, history, Life, Living, museum, old, Pastel, Peranakan, peranakan museum, personal, photography, photos, pink, pretty, Singapore, Tao Nan School, travel
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Serangoon Garden Village
A January 2011 update with all my posts about My Village: Cafes Restaurants and More Gorgeous Pink Floral Lanterns at My Village Serangoon Gardens’ My Village Again NTUC Finest My Village in Serangoon Gardens Opens Serangoon Garden Village Another new … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged British, colonial, culture, design, Entertainment, history, japanese, Life, Living, mall, new, personal, photography, photos, Serangoon Garden, Serangoon Garden Village, Serangoon Gardens, shopping, shops, Singapore, travel, Video
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Singapore Daily Photos: Architectural Contrasts
I admire the beauty in both the old and the new. The architectural wonder of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel takes my breath away but I still love the charm of old colonial buildings and shophouses.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, beautiful, beauty, colonial, culture, design, Life, Living, Marina Bay Sands Hotel, new, old, personal, photography, photos, Singapore, travel
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What I Learnt About Cochin
I knew that Kerala was in the southern part of India, but I didn’t know that it was that far south. Previously I was also not aware that Cochin is now known as Kochi. The government is trying to do … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged Ceylon, City, Cochin, colonial, culture, geography, Kerala, Kochi, map, photography, photos, South India, travel
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My Ceylon Connection
When you hear Ceylon, you think Ceylon tea. Today most people know Ceylon by it’s modern name Sri Lanka. I prefer the old name. The name I heard throughout my childhood. The word that conjures up an island paradise complete … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Ceylon, childhood, colonial, culture, grandparents, highlands, history, Jaffna, memories, Nostalgia, ocean liner, Singapore, Sri Lanka, tea
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