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Conversations with My Mum’s Younger Sister
One of my role models of being an aunt is how my aunty was towards me growing up. She was young and vivacious and in my eyes stunningly beautiful especially in her saris. And she was absolutely doting and indulgent … Continue reading
Posted in History, Singapore Living
Tagged 1960's, Life, Living, memories, personal, Singapore
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Asking My 79 Year Old Uncle about his Childhood
My uncle used to swim in the Kallang River and rushed back home by 5.30pm when his father (the grandfather I never met, as he died a decade before I was born) would be home. My uncle (second eldest son … Continue reading
Posted in History, Singapore Living
Tagged 1950’s, childhood, family, grandparents, history, Life, Living
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Asking my 76 Year old Mum About her Reaction to the Queen’s Passing and About Life Under British Colonial Rule
What follows is in my mum’s words: When I read the news about the queen I thought she looked much younger than her years. I was impressed that she didn’t age that much. I only wish she could live until … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society, History, Singapore Living
Tagged 1950’s, 1960's, British rule, British Singapore, colonial, history, Life, Living, mum, Nostalgia, personal
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What Do Kids Like? Through the Generations
When I was a kid the most fun I had was with my cousins, aunties and uncles. Wish I could relive just that part of my childhood. It was so sweet and joyous. We played cards like seven diamonds, ‘crocodile … Continue reading
Posted in Joy, Midlife Musings, Singapore Living
Tagged children, games, kids, Life, Living, Singapore, teens, toys, tweens
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Taxi Drivers Educate Me About Why I Can’t Get A Taxi Post Covid & Interesting Daily Routine Stories
I love listening to a new story each time I get into a taxi. Recently the taxi driver who picked me up shared with me that he’s 63 years old, but to me he didn’t look anything past 50 something. … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged culture, inflation, Life, Living, Singapore, taxis, thoughts
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Miss Having Lunch Out With My Mum
She hardly likes to go out and even more so since the covid period, but when it comes to my medical appointments she likes to accompany me as my doctors and nurses know her well. She says they are always … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Food in Singapore, Peranakan, psoriasis, Singapore Living
Tagged cancer, Life, Living, long term side effects, Peranakan, radiation, Singapore, Singapore Food, Violet Oon
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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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If I Had A Year Left To Live
Whatever time I had I would want to spend with the ones I love. And beyond that I would regret not writing down my life story and what I’ve learnt. All the things I’ve kept hidden which is actually not … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Blogging & Writing, Cancer, Midlife Musings, Trauma
Tagged Food, Life, Living, love, trauma, travel, writing
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Travel: Longing for Things I Don’t Get in Singapore
Singapore is much safer and has generally much cleaner air than the cities surrounding us and for that I am grateful. It also has my home sweet home, my stuff and my own bed etc. Travel itself is such a … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings, Singapore Living, Travel
Tagged Life, Living, nature, safety, Singapore, travel, weather
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Snake Charmers
Was at Little India in Singapore recently and B pointed out some informational posters to me. One of them brought back memories about snake charmers. B had never seen them as a kid, but I recall seeing them quite often. … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged culture, history, Life, Little India, Living, photography, photos, Singapore, snake charmers, travel
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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
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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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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Dian Xiao Er at VivoCity
Pretty good meal as we haven’t had roast herbal duck in a while. The chilli always makes any meal better and I had 2 types so was very happy.
Posted in Chinese, Food in Singapore
Tagged Dian Xiao Er, Food, Life, Living, photography, photos, restaurant, roast duck, Singapore
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Nam Sing Hokkien Mee at ION
This lunch was extremely satisfying and I look forward to bringing my cousin here when she visits Singapore again. Portion size is small though and it’s very crowded at lunch hour. It was my first time at the ION Food … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore, hawker
Tagged Food, hawker, hokkien mee, ION, Life, Living, Nam Sing Hokkien Mee, photography, photos, Singapore
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Marmalade Pantry at ION
Breaking up my posting on the Perth Trip to post some Singapore food adventures. Been craving for these cupcakes but felt underwhelmed this time. I’m not sure why. Perhaps due to some troubling news regarding my cathaport. Don’t care for … Continue reading
Posted in cafe, Food in Singapore
Tagged cafe, Food, Life, Living, Marmalade Pantry, photos, Singapore
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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