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#20. Simple Joys: Singapore being cooler because of all the trees and plants
It’s something we take for granted. The rest of Southeast Asia is much hotter due to the lack of trees, even though Singapore lies closer to the equator. We also have the advantage of being an island. The surrounding water … Continue reading
Posted in Simple Joys, Singapore Living
Tagged happiness, Life, Living, photos, Singapore, travel
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It’s So Easy to Fall Out of a Routine of Good Habits
I fell out of my routine since my last holiday. You see, my routine was very much a forced thing. I was waking up pre dawn, as early as 4.30am, even though I’m naturally a night owl, and going to … Continue reading
Posted in aging, family, Joy, Midlife Musings, Simple Joys
Tagged aging, aunty, children, habits, happiness, history, Life, routine
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#17. Simple Joys: Meeting My Partner For Lunch
He’s usually not free due to various meetings. It was nice to chat non stop.
5 Things I Thought I Would Have when I was a Child: Letting Go of My Expectations
This is my exercise in letting go of expectations. Sadly life never turns out the way you expect for many, but there have also been treasured joys I never expected as well. When I was a kid I always imagined … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society, family, Midlife Musings, Singapore Living
Tagged children, culture, expectations, happiness, Life, Living, personal
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#13. Simple Joys: When they Don’t Forget My Spicy Condiments
A meal is elevated by condiments, like all kinds of chilli and sauces. I always need spice in my meals.
Posted in Food in Singapore, Simple Joys, Singapore Living
Tagged chilli, condiments, happiness, sambal, simple joys
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#98: Exciting, Ever Evolving Food Scene
I do love dry Laksa, so I was exited to spot the opening of this new dining place at Vivo. I haven’t reached 100 on my 100 Reasons to Be Happy in Singapore, but just found my number 98/100. Started … Continue reading
Posted in 100 Reasons to be Happy in Singapore, Singapore Living
Tagged Food, happiness, Life, Living, Singapore
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#8. Simple Joys – Nice Strangers
The ethnically Malay grab delivery guy who got into the lift with me was so cheerful and nice. “Which level?” Wanted to press the button for me. And he said thanks as he left. He did me a favour but … Continue reading
Posted in Joy, Simple Joys, Singapore Living
Tagged courtesy, happiness, joy, kindness, Life, Living, Singapore
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#5. Simple Joys: Encouraging texts about my writing from mum, partner, uncle and aunties
This is a huge one and I appreciate every word so much. I often keep screenshots to look at so that I can feel happy when I’m down. It’s almost like a letter from the past. I have kept all … Continue reading
#4. Simple Joys – Cute Text from Niece
Brightened up my whole day. Because it’s rare, I’m so utterly thankful.
#3. Simple Joys – Riddle from Little Niece
Honestly the highlight of my whole day. Anything they do automatically makes my heart sing. Here’s a riddle: A grandmother, two mothers and two daughters went to a café. Each of them ordered a cup of coffee. How many cups … Continue reading
#2. Simple Joys – when they don’t run out of my favourite sandwich
When they don’t run out of my favourite tuna baguette.
Posted in Simple Joys, Singapore Living
Tagged gratitude, happiness, joy, simple things
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#1. Simple Joys – A Seat on the MRT
Getting a seat on the train (MRT) . And I don’t mind taking a longer route and less crowded line, in order to get one. I previously had a Happiness in Singapore list but Janet’s ‘The Little Things’ post inspired … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged happiness, joy, Life, Living, personal, photos, simple joys, Singapore
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Fascinated by Salman Rushdie revealing the best period of his life
If I could go back and relive any time in my life, I’d start in 1979. I was just finishing Midnight’s Children and my first son was about to be born. In fact, I remember telling his mother to just … Continue reading
The Best & Most Useful Gift from My Partner
I can clip this to my bed post to listen to my audiobooks. The sound is much better than the tinny sound from my phone itself. I try to get the speaker as close to me as possible, so that … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Joy, Singapore Living
Tagged audiobooks, Bose blue tooth speaker, free, gift, happiness, Libby, library
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Feel So Happy Meeting with Two of My Cousins After Almost 4 Years
I have social anxiety, but I don’t feel it with people I’m comfortable with like my cousins. I practically saw them grow up, being the much older cousin. They were the cutest toddlers. It’s true what they say about cousins … Continue reading
Playing the Piano Again
I’m feeling so happy today. I bought a new piano book at Yamaha (the old time piano studio that still exists in Singapore after all these years). Playing something new helps me assess a different party of my brain, the … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings, Singapore Living
Tagged brain, chemo, habits, happiness, Life, Living, personal, piano, practise, thoughts, writing
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Anxiety: Why Am I Wired This Way?
My brain has been wired by trauma to always think of the worse possible outcome, so that I can be prepared. I’m constantly in fight or flight mode. It’s a terrible state to be in and I wish I wasn’t … Continue reading
#97: A Mall With A Beautiful Indoor Fountain Surrounded by Lush Greenery
Decided to continue the list I started more than a decade ago. Since then probably some things on my list are no more, because Singapore is constantly morphing. But we are now blessed with Jewel and her majestic fountain. It … Continue reading
Singapore Museums: The National Museum is Amazing & A Must Visit
It’s free for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents so we really should take advantage of this. The building itself is spectacular and we are always awestruck looking up at the dome with the stain glass. As I went with two darling … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, childhood, children, happiness, history, Life, Living, museums, Nostalgia, personal, photography, photos, Singapore, The National Museum, travel
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New Snack: Strawberry Chocolate Coated Strawberry from Muji
This looked very enticing and it tasted refreshing. I do love the freeze dried strawberry within, making this a healthier snack, am I right?
Posted in Japanese, Lovely Ideas, Singapore Living, snack
Tagged Food, happiness, japanese, Life, Living, Muji, new, photos, Singapore, snack
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Can I Go Back to the Nineties Please?
I must be missing out I think, as I watch people get ecstatic on social media, posting jubilant memes in response to Singapore lifting some covid restrictions. Alcohol consumption will soon be allowed after 10.30 pm and live music. You … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Culture & Society, Midlife Musings, Singapore Living, When Work Sucks
Tagged culture, happiness, health, Life, Living, memories, Nostalgia, personal, Singapore, thoughts, work
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How the Society you live in Determines Happiness
Warning: this is yet another rambling, meandering post. Stream of consciousness? At first listening to the French Duolingo podcasts was inspiring but after a while I found a common theme. The protagonist surmounted all the odds to win a contest … Continue reading
Posted in Health & Wellness, Midlife Musings, Singapore Living, When Work Sucks
Tagged children, culture, happiness, Life, Living, Singapore, values
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