Tag Archives: expat

One of Those Days

Posted on October 12, 2012 by bookjunkie

Turbulent emotions, but sometimes I just don’t feel like sharing anything as it just seems too self-indulgent and making myself open to criticism for not being grateful for what I have. Perhaps it why my blog is so ‘food heavy’ … Continue reading →

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What Grocery Products would you Miss?

Posted on May 10, 2012 by bookjunkie

Did a post exploring what grocery products I would miss if I was an expat abroad. Was also keen to find out what you are missing that you can only get back home in your country. You can read it … Continue reading →

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Liebster Blog Awards

Posted on January 4, 2012 by bookjunkie

The always lovely Lady J, was so kind to nominate me for the Liebster Blog Awards. She’s a Singaporean who is currently living the expat life in Switzerland. But she’s be back in Singapore soon and blogging about local delights. … Continue reading →

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AMG on Expat life: Why I chose Singapore?

Posted on May 21, 2011 by bookjunkie

[youtube]JNb2tEZ_WLo[/youtube] A young lady from Eastern Europe tells us why she chose to come to Singapore. Just to add another perspective to things. She has a YouTube channel called AngMoGirl and she blogs too. I do like her accent.

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Thankful for Every Blog Comment

Posted on April 18, 2011 by bookjunkie

Your blog comments are like sweet little notes that I treasure.  Over the past year the blog has been adorned with over 3000. I am just so thankful. Comments take time out of a busy day and that’s why they … Continue reading →

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Do you Hate being called Foreigner or Expat?

Posted on December 20, 2010 by bookjunkie

The word ‘Foreigner’ reminds of the the band of the same name and since I’ve never lived in a country apart from this Tiny Island I didn’t realize how bad the word made people feel. Please tell me how you … Continue reading →

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Hokkien and Singlish Expressions I Actually Use

Posted on December 17, 2010 by bookjunkie

By request of Kierstens of Suddenly in Asia, I am doing this post about Singlish words. This post is dedicated to you, Kierstens. Hope you like it. Singlish is a very easy going form of communication and highly economical. You … Continue reading →

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Singapore’s Most Famous Bloggers and the Ones I Read

Posted on December 15, 2010 by bookjunkie

Dawn Yang is a pretty young blogger who sued Wendy Cheng and they both hit the headlines a few years ago. I think it was because Wendy accused her of plastic surgery and such. Dawn has a doll like face … Continue reading →

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Culture Shock: Singapore Expat Bloggers Give Great Insights

Posted on July 30, 2010 by bookjunkie

I love reading blogs by expatriates in Singapore. They give me new insights and perspectives.  They also scoop out interesting tidbits I have overlooked. All of the guidebooks and expat guides to moving to Singapore mention a particular local custom. … Continue reading →

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Ben & Jerry’s at Dempsey Hill

Posted on July 11, 2010 by bookjunkie

B doesn’t have a sweet tooth, but his favorite ice cream is Ben & Jerry’s strawberry cheesecake, so that’s what we had today. A freshly made waffle with 2 scoops of the ice cream cost $16.35 Singapore dollars. We got … Continue reading →

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Jones The Grocer – Sydney Gourmet Food in Singapore

Posted on July 11, 2010 by bookjunkie

Jones The Grocer was started in 1996 and sells premium Aussie food and drinks with its first store in Sydney.  I recently browsed around a very crowded outlet in Singapore at Dempsey Hill.  As you enter it strikes you how … Continue reading →

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Dining at Tanglin Village: Demsey, Minden and Loewen

Posted on July 10, 2010 by bookjunkie

I keep calling this place Dempsey Village, but it’s actually called Tanglin Village and it is divided into 3 clusters – Demsey, Minden and Loewen.  It is my favourite place because it is so green.  It was a former  army … Continue reading →

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Pony Rides at the Saddle Club Next to Riders Cafe

Posted on July 7, 2010 by bookjunkie

I am sure kids will enjoy this. It’s good for them to get their heads out of their computers or hand held games and into the fresh air.  I remember riding a pony when I was a kid.  I think … Continue reading →

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The Noose – Best Show on Local TV

Posted on July 6, 2010 by bookjunkie

Michelle Chong and Chua Enlai are just so darn good on ‘The Noose’.  (There is a reason why it is named The Noose!)  So are Suhaimi and Alaric Tay.  The four of them make a great cast.  I am impressed … Continue reading →

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Oomphatico’s

Posted on July 5, 2010 by bookjunkie

At the Oomphatico website they actually encourage you to read a book. Something like that wins me over immediately. It helps also that the place has an inviting decor and is located at Tanglin Mall which is a nice sleepy … Continue reading →

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Nordic Designs at Friven & Co

Posted on July 5, 2010 by bookjunkie

I wanted to check out more nordic inspired furniture so I headed to Friven & Co which is just opposite Tanglin Mall. I just wish there were more Scandinavian furniture stores which are affordable, like Ikea, in Singapore. There is … Continue reading →

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Yummy Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

Posted on July 1, 2010 by bookjunkie

My partner doesn’t really go for sweet things (weird I know – but guys seems to prefer savoury over sweet or chocolate?). If he is forced to, he likes strawberry cheesecake ice-cream. We have tried this flavour at both Ben … Continue reading →

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Imported Sand Filling Up the Shoreline as Kids Play at East Coast Beach

Posted on June 27, 2010 by bookjunkie

It was a lovely cool enough day to enjoy the beach. There were cute kids playing in the sand and even a monk appreciating nature. For the first time I saw how sand was added to the shoreline as this … Continue reading →

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French Girl in a Singapore Household: Culture Shock

Posted on June 14, 2010 by bookjunkie

It’s so cool that I have a French relative, and I am learning so much from her. I was chatting with C the other day and asked her how she adapted so well to living in Singapore. I wanted her … Continue reading →

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