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Tag Archives: Life
My Origin Story from the 70’s- thanks to my mum’s meticulous diaries
My mum shared an old diary of hers with me. “All my secrets” she said. She recorded all her purchases and gifts she received since the 1970’s. The first thing that struck me? Wow, the inflation. Cars were a fraction … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings, Singapore Living
Tagged 1970's, inflation, Life, mum, Nostalgia, personal
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My Greatest Worry is that Health Insurance Terms & Premiums Keep Changing
The Insurance companies blame the doctors and even the patients, the doctors point out that insurance companies have high management and sales commission costs too. In the end the patient is the one who suffers, especially if they have a … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Anxiety, Cancer, Singapore Living
Tagged aging, anxiety, cancer, consumer rights, distress, health insurance, Life, premiums, unethical
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Aging Sucks
No matter what I hear about aging giving you more wisdom etc, to me it just plain sucks. I feel like myself on the inside, but the outside is betraying my identity. Don’t think I’ve changed much since my thirties … Continue reading
What are the three best decisions you’ve ever made?
I keep dwelling on decisions I regret so I am keen to do this more positive exercise instead. In real time. That is, whatever I type right now will be published unedited. 1. Immediately I think of travel. There is … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged childhood, family, Life, mother, personal, thoughts
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Being Human
The inadequacy I feel is crushing. I can’t believe I am here. How did I even get here? I know the various traumas. I feel like a broken recorder. No one likes to hear complaints. Well perhaps you won’t mind … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Midlife Musings, Singapore Living, When Work Sucks
Tagged feelings, Life, Low confidence, personal, self esteem, shame
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Internal Life
I wonder if everyone’s internal life is as vocal or non stop like mine. The internal voice of your consciousness. I suppose it’s this way for most introverts who need and enjoy introspective time to unwind. It’s why I write. … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing, Cancer, Grief, When Work Sucks
Tagged friendship, grief, introvert, Life, loss, memories, papa, Time, writing
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Thought Process – Extreme Anxiety
I can’t sleep. Intense fear and anxiety. God please help me. Please let everything be ok. Please let it all go back to normal. I’m so worried. I’m afraid to fall asleep, because I’m afraid to wake up and face … Continue reading
Looking Forward to Being Less Sedentary
Being cooped up at home is definitely not healthy (mentally or physically) and I look forward to walks outside when the covid wave passes and the weather permits. I have to avoid the sun as I’ve had sun damage and … Continue reading
Posted in Covid, Midlife Musings, Singapore Living
Tagged covid, Life, Living, Mental Health, park, sedentary, Singapore, walks
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10 Things I Took for Granted During Covid Lockdown
1. Having peace, quiet and space to be able to relax and think. I’m tired of Corporations entering the sanctity of home through noisy Zoom meetings. 2. Being able to take public transport and have that independance, without the intense … Continue reading
Thoughts about Our Existence
As I get older, reality doesn’t seem as solid anymore. Everything feels hazy. Almost dream like. I absolutely can’t process that I’m 51 already and 52 next. Past the dreaded milestone (I also have survivor’s guilt as in why did … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings, When Work Sucks
Tagged advice, aging, death, grief, Life, midlife, thoughts
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Perth Trip Day 9: Sad the Trip has Ended but always glad to be home sweet home
My mum was especially happy to be home in her comfort zone. I think I was sad to leave as I prefer the cold weather and nature in Australia. But also have been feeling like I’ve finally been let out … Continue reading
Perth Trip Day 6: Duck Duck Bruce Brunch in Freemantle
Posted in Travel
Tagged brunch, Duck Duck Bruce, Freemantle, Life, pancakes, photos, travel, trip
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Perth Trip Day 5: Westfield Carousel Mall
I’m not a mall person but we had fun anyway. This mall is 12km from Perth city centre and is the largest shopping centre in the whole of Western Australia. Only trouble was there was difficulty getting a taxi back … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged Food, Life, mall, Perth, photos, shopping, travel, Westfield Carousel
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Perth Trip Day 4: A Cafe & a Gorgeous Rose Garden- The Kodja Place Rose Maze, Kojonup
The sun was intense even on this autumn day so the roses seem to be wilting a bit but they were beautiful.
Posted in Travel
Tagged kojonup, Life, Perth, photography, photos, rose maze, Roses, the kodja place, travel, trip
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Perth Trip Day 4: Breakfast at Bayside B&B Was the Best I’ve ever Had
I’m still dreaming of the marmalade toast. Everything was freshly made from scratch and you can tell. The owner and chef was just so warm and professional. I would highly recommend this place that my sister found. She’s great at … Continue reading
Perth Trip Day 3: Donut and Pie and Crossings Bakery
Out of all the pies I had on this trip this was the best one. Although I must say it can’t beat the chicken Camembert pie I had in Tasmania (a trip pre covid that I regret not blogging about … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged crossings bakery, donuts, Food, Life, Margaret river, Perth, photos, pies, travel
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Perth Trip Day 2: Winery Rest Stop & Vintage Cars
This is why I need to not be lazy and write more notes during the trip. Now that I’m blogging post trip, my memory is fading and it’s only been 3 weeks since we returned to Singapore from Perth.
Posted in Travel
Tagged Life, Living, Perth, perth trip, photography, photos, travel, vintage car, winery
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Violet Oon: We Tried the Home Delivery to Celebrate a Birthday
It left us wanting more. The set was recommended for 4-6 people, but there were 7 of us. Everyone else said it was enough, but I guess I’m the greedy one because it was just so tasty. I à still … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore, Peranakan, Singapore Living
Tagged best food, Food, Life, Living, Peranakan, photography, photos, Singapore, Violet Oon
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Hjh Maimunah: Most Amazingly Delicious Nasi Padang (Joo Chiat Branch)
I’m interspersing my posts about my very recent Perth trip with my current exploits in Singapore. I just had to post about the fantastic meal I had yesterday. This place is very popular and crowded and it’s a bit hard … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore, Halal, Malay
Tagged best Singapore food, Food, Hajjah Maimunah, halal, Life, Living, Malay, Nasi Padang, photos, Singapore
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Salted Caramel Cinnamon Rolls at Dal Komm Cafe Centrepoint
I usually am not fond of salted caramel but these rolls were actually good and not overly sweet. A quiet and spacious place in town which is rare. Good comfy seats but the only downer is they won’t give you … Continue reading
Posted in cafe, Food in Singapore, Singapore Living
Tagged cafe, cafe hopping, cinnamon rolls, Food, Life, Living, photography, photos, Singapore
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Our Favourite Dim Sum at Crystal Jade Suntec City Branch
This was truly satisfying after a disappointing experience at Canton Paradise. I feel that the Paradise group does a superior La Mian or handmade noodles and spicy vinegrette dumplings, but for Cantonese food, especially Dim Sum, Crystal Jade can’t be … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Food in Singapore, Singapore Living
Tagged Cantonese, char siew pau, crystal jade, Dim Sum, do ning, Food, Life, Living, photography, photos, Singapore
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The Skinny Snowman at VivoCity
It was a really windy moment just before the down pour. Previously we didn’t walk out of the mall due to the covid barricades but now that rules are more relaxed we did. I’m eager for when we don’t have … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Art, Life, Living, mall, photography, photos, sculpture, Singapore, skinny snowman, travel, VivoCity
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