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Tag Archives: cool
Cool Stuff at the Chinatown Visitor Centre
It’s fun to look at trinkets that tourists might buy. I thought that the souvenirs sold at the Chinatown tourist office (next to the Chinatown Complex/Market/hawker centre) were pretty neat.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Chinatown, cool, gift ideas, shopping, Singapore, souvenirs, tourists, travel
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Felt Out of Place at the Currently Coolest Coffee Joint – Chye Seng Huat Hardware
Even though I knew I would not fit in at that place (being the old fogie that I am), I still craved to see it for myself and try the coffee. Businesses in Singapore come and go so fast that … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged cafe, chic, Chye Seng Huat Hardware Coffee, coffee, coffee joint, cool, Espresso, hip, hipster, Lavender, new, photos, Singapore
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Art by Kids at Bay Front MRT
Took this some time ago and forgot about it. Decided it was time for a short post to appreciate the art at our MRT Stations.
The Poster: My Sister Loves Shibly Prata
I was pretty excited when I came across a poster, just yesterday, using a quote of mine. Well actually the the blog title of my post about Shibly Prata. It was a post I wrote way back in July last … Continue reading
Posted in Featured
Tagged Art, cool, Iain Hector, my sister loves shibly prata, personal, Poster, prata, Print, quote, Shibly, Singapore, story, UK
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Finally Checked out Tiong Bahru Bakery
The sea salt caramel laced pastry I had was interesting, but the bakery was just too packed for comfort when I was there. The same issue of seats being spaced too closely together and I’m someone who likes a bit … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged coffee, cool, croissant, Eng Hoon Street, French, hip, new, pastries, Tiong Bahru, Tiong Bahru Bakery
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The Plain at 50 Craig Road
I wanted to like The Plain so much but I guess it was just way too crowded when I checked it out. The boy who lead us in was very sweet. Very warm and welcoming service indeed – the best … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged 50 Craig Road, cafe, coffee joint, cool, Duxton, Duxton Hill, hipster, Latte, Singapore, The Plain
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Blogs & Books
I don’t always speak like how I write. I find that I write the word awesome a lot on my blog, but I never say it in real life. It would sound too weird. Other words that feel natural when … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing, Midlife Musings
Tagged awesome, blog to book, blogging, books, cool, long form, personal, words, writing
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The Revolutionary 1984 Mac Ad
I may have seen this as a kid and most likely didn’t understand it. But it sure is amazing to watch decades later. If something can stand the test of time then it must really be great. What were your … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society
Tagged 1984, Ad, Advert, Apple, commerical, computer, cool, great, Mac, tech, technology, TV
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Marina Bay Sands: Cool Light Bulb Design at The Sloane Clinic
Thought it was a fashion store at first, but it turned out to be a clinic. I guess it makes sense, as they do plastic surgery here. I thought the light bulbs in the window was a very cool feature. … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged cool, design, Entertainment, interesting, Life, light bulbs, Living, mall, Marina Bay Sands, plastic surgery, Singapore, The Sloane Clinic, travel
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Cool Buildings and Thoughts about Spelling Reform & Language Acquisition
Just like the Gateway Building near Kampong Glam, this is another cool triangular shaped building that looks flattish from an angle. It’s the Airview building, sandwiched between Maxwell House and Red Dot Traffic. Look out for Kadayanallur Street. It’s pronounced … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged acquisition, Airview building, cool, Kadayanalllur Street, language, Life, Living, personal, photography, photos, Singapore, sounds, transcription, travel, URA
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