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Tag Archives: Entertainment
Watching the Snow White Movie at Cathay (Spoiler Alert)
My cousin was eager to watch Snow White & the Huntman, mainly for Charlize Theron and I have to say she stole the show as the Evil Stepmother. And it was a brilliant performance. There was a deep sorrow and … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexis Bledel, Cathay, Charlize Theron, Entertainment, Kirsten Stewart, Movie, review, Singapore, snow white, Snow White and the Huntman, view
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The Harry Potter Exhibition at Singapore’s Art Science Museum
I have to confess I am not really a fan of Harry Potter, but my young cousins are. But if I have good company, I’m all game for a museum visit and with Marina Bay Sands now so conveniently connected … Continue reading
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Tagged Art Science Museum, Entertainment, exhibit, exhibition, Harry Potter, Marina Bay Sands, museum, photos, Singapore, what to do
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Chinese New Year 2012: People’s Park & Lucky Red Underwear at OG
This is the best way to burn calories. Walk the streets at night at one of the many festive bazaars. The most lively one is the one in Chinatown during Chinese New Year and I hope the photos captured how … Continue reading
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Tagged Chinatown, Chinese New Year, CNY 2012, culture, Entertainment, festive, Life, Living, OG, photography, photos, red, shopping, Singapore, travel, Underwear
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ION Christmas 2011: Paul Frank, Jams & A Skinny Santa
Looks like a gold xmas tree this year. One thing lazy me loves about Singapore is not having to climb up stairs. Is this Paul Frank store new? Haven’t been to ION in quite a while. Love the abominable snowman. … Continue reading
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Tagged Architecture, cafe, Christmas, cute, Entertainment, Food, ION, jams, Life, Living, mall, Paul Frank, photography, photos, Santa, shopping, shops, Singapore, skinny, tea, travel, xmas
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Reindeer at Genki Sushi
Loved the Chirstmas decorations, especially the straw reindeer at Genki Sushi located at Orchard Central. It’s my favourite place for inari sushi and don.
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged authentic, Don, Entertainment, Food, Genki Sushi, Inari Sushi, japanese, Life, Living, mall, OC, Orchard Central, personal, photography, photos, Singapore, travel
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Christmas Treats At Gourmet Cold Storage
I like to browse the selection at the Gourmet Cold Storage at Bukit Timah. They are already stocked for Christmas. Not exactly for Christmas but I found this drink interesting. Never had it before.
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Tagged Bukit Timah, Christmas, cookies, decorations, Entertainment, Food, Gourmet Cold Storage, Life, Living, photography, photos, shop, Singapore, treats, xmas
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Junction 8: Crystal Jade & NTUC Finest
Our default place to go for affordable but good Dim Sum is Crystal Jade. I find the service good and my tea or iced water is regularly topped up. I really love the porridge, steamed BBQ pau and carrot cake … Continue reading
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Tagged Bishan, crystal jade, culture, Dim Sum, Entertainment, Food, Junction 8, Life, Living, mall, NTUC Finest, shopping, shops, Singapore
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Shangri-la Hotel
To me Shangri-la Hotel kinda feels like home, because we used to organize several conferences here and I even stayed in the hotel once. As a teen I always dreamt of working in a hotel as it seems so glamourous, … Continue reading
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Tagged Architecture, decor, design, Entertainment, hotel, Life, Living, lobby, photography, photos, Pool, Shangri-la Hotel, Singapore, travel
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Gourmet Food & Drinks at ION’s Market Place
My cousins loves champagne so I was thinking about her when I was at the ION supermarket. Do certain things or places remind you of your loved ones? For me there are songs that trigger memories as well. I thought … Continue reading
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Tagged biscuits, champagne, Entertainment, Food, groceries, ION, Life, Living, Market Place, Singapore, supermarket, teas, travel
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Back to Ma Maison at Bugis
When this place first opened, we came here quite often. Since then I realize I haven’t been back for quite a while. Have always loved the Japanese take on western food and the country style decor here is just charming. … Continue reading
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Tagged bread, Bugis Junction, croquette, culture, Entertainment, Food, japanese, Life, Living, Ma Maison, mall, personal, photography, photos, salad, Singapore, soup, travel, Western
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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
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Tagged cool, design, Entertainment, interesting, Life, light bulbs, Living, mall, Marina Bay Sands, plastic surgery, Singapore, The Sloane Clinic, travel
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The Moluccas Room at Marina Bay Sands: Indonesian Fusion Food
The Moluccas Room at the Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, was listed as a casual dining place, but it felt more like fine dining. When we picked it, we didn’t expect fine dining. The prices were high (S$50 per person), … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged chef, Entertainment, Food, fusion, Indonesian, Life, Living, mall, Marina Bay Sands, personal, photography, photos, restaurant, Singapore, The Moluccas Room, travel
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Wicked Costumes at Marina Bay Sands
I am enticed by the musical Wicked. Would totally go if I could afford the tickets for the good seats. I watched a musical from very bad seats before and I could hardly see or hear a thing and ended … Continue reading
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Tagged costumes, culture, Dorothy, Entertainment, gown, Life, Living, Marina Bay Sands, musical, pretty, Singapore, travel, Wicked, Wizard of Oz
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The Free Light & Water Show at Marina Bay Sands
In Singapore, it’s great that there is free entertainment, like the light & water show at Marina Bay Sands. Basically it’s a laser and fountain show set to music, like the one that we watched a year ago at Sentosa. … Continue reading
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Tagged Architecture, Art, beautiful, beauty, Entertainment, fountain, free, Fullerton Hotel, hotel, laser, Life, Light show, Lights, Living, Marina Bay Sands, musical, personal, photography, photos, Singapore, skyline, travel
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Marina Bay Sands Hotel – Beautiful at Night
I was very impressed by how beautiful the Marina Bay Sands Hotel structure looked, all lit up and lined with the palm trees at the bottom.
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Tagged Architecture, Art, beautiful, beauty, design, Entertainment, hotel, Life, Living, Marina Bay Sands, night, personal, photography, photos, pretty, Singapore, travel
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Relaxing High Tea at the Rose Veranda (Part 2 of 2)
So many types of tea and pretty tea cups. There was coffee as well. But i missed the Viennese coffee that they used to serve. This was just brewed coffee. I tend to have a preference for earl grey or … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Creme Brulee, dessert, Entertainment, Food, high tea, Life, Living, photography, photos, Rose Veranda, Shangri-la Hotel, Singapore, sweets, tea, travel
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Relaxing High Tea at the Rose Veranda (Part 1 of 2)
Shangri-la Hotel’s Rose Veranda has become our default high tea place as the staff always make us feel at home. The food may not be the highest quality, but it has a down to earth cosy vibe which we really … Continue reading
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Tagged ambience, beautiful, beauty, Best, cosy, Entertainment, Food, happiness, high tea, Life, Living, personal, photography, photos, pink, pretty, red, Rose Veranda, Roses, Sandwiches, savoury, Shangri-la Hotel, Singapore, tea, travel
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Toys at Ikea’s Kiddie Section
Absolutely loved the broccoli and carrot soft toys. Great idea to get kids to love these vegetables. The prints at the kiddie section are somehow more vibrant. Dolls depicting different ethnicities. I was very tempted to get this paint, crayons … Continue reading
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Tagged cute, Entertainment, ikea, kiddie, kids, Life, Living, photography, photos, Singapore, toys, travel
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Ikea’s Swedish Market
I find the products here quite appealing. I need to appreciate Salmon more. The crepe looks so good. Very pretty packaging.
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Tagged crepe, drinks, Entertainment, Food, ikea, Life, Living, market, photography, photos, pretty, Singapore, snacks, Swedish, travel
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My Second Visit to the Dali Exhibit
We could have just gone with the S$20 tickets for the Titanic Exhibit, but since it cost just an additional S$4 (residents get a special rate) to visit the Dali exhibit again, I thought why not. Especially since my companion … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, Art Science Museum, Dali, Entertainment, Life, Living, Marina Bay Sands, photography, photos, sculptures, Singapore, travel
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My Titanic Experience at the Art Science Museum
For this exhibit you need to fully use your imagination in order to enjoy it. I think it would be best to watch the Titanic movie before you come here, for a better appreciation and compassion for the people on … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, Art Science Museum, Entertainment, exhibition, iceberg, Life, Living, Marina Bay Sands, museum, personal, photography, photos, ship, Singapore, sunk, Titanic, tragic, travel
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National Museum of Singapore: Masterpieces from the Musee d’Orsay, Paris (Part 4 of 6)
More paintings under the theme – Leisure. Here’s one featuring a night at the opera by a female artist. If you’re carrying the audio player, look out for the headphone motif. Only those paintings have audio explanations. I was a … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, beautiful, beauty, culture, Dreams and Reality, Entertainment, Life, Living, Musee d'Orsay, National Museum of Singapore, Paintings, personal, photography, photos, Singapore, travel
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