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Cat Socrates: A Little Store Tucked Away at Bras Basah Complex
Chanced upon this cool little knick knack store at Bras Basah Complex. What a cool name huh? Cat Socrates. A philosophizing cat. The Chesire cat from Alice and Wonderland immediately comes to mind. As photos were not allowed inside (it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged bicycle, Bras Basah, Bras Basah Complex, Cat Socrates, indie, knick knacks, Little, old, pretty, shop, stationery
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Income Disparity
I felt sad and guilty when I saw this old lady working really hard and hunched over in front of the newly opened Cafe at Wisma. I often spot elderly people like her, clearing tables at the food court. They … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged elderly, income disparity, income gap, LV, old, ostentatious, sad, Singapore
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Eng Hoon Street is So Hip Now, but it was Always Charming
Not only did we get to check out the new Tiong Bahru Bakery that replaced an egg shop and is helmed by a Parisian, that everyone’s talking about, we felt refreshed in this pretty estate with it’s charming white low rise … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged address, Architecture, charming, Eng Hoon Street, how to get there, nature, old, sky, The Orange Thimble, Tiong Bahru, Tiong Bahru Bakery
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Purvis Street: Eateries & Architecture
Lots of lovely old architecture at Purvis Street. I’ve recently begun to appreciate what was the norm during my childhood and a bit more rare these days. Features like old signboards and iron accordian like grill gates. I really must … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, coffeeshops, dining, old, photos, Purvis Street, Restaurants, retro, shophouses, Singapore
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Charming Old Houses in Joo Chiat
Old Peranakan Style houses are so pretty in their pastel shades. Saw these in Joo Chiat and wondered what it must be like to live in one.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged houses, Joo Chiat, old, Peranakan, photos, pretty, Singapore
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Our Old Fire Station
The Central Fire Station was built way back in 1909, more than a century ago. I think this is one of the prettiest buildings around. The old fire station is very near the Stamp museum and the colourful lego like … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, beautiful, design, fire engine red, fire station, heritage, Life, Living, old, personal, photography, photos, pretty, red, Singapore, travel
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Digging up my Very Old Blog Entries from 2006
I decided to dig up my older posts from 2006 and relive the embarrassing writing. I started blogging regularly in July 2006, on Google’s blogspot and 5 years later I am finally re-reading the old entries. It sure feels weird … Continue reading
The Old Charming Architecture of Tiong Bahru
I like these charming low rise buildings at Tiong Bahru. It’s not only a place for great food with the Tiong Bahru market and loads of coffee shops, but also starting to become a place for the cool and trendy. … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, charming, culture, design, estate, Life, Living, old, photography, photos, Singapore, Tiong Bahru, travel
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Vintage Tiles, Doors and Windows at Ann Siang Hill
There are so many charming architectural features to admire at the Ann Siang Hill area. Would love to work in an office that’s been housed in an old shophouse. Just seems so charming although they are usually not as conveniently … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Ann Siang Hill, Architecture, Art, beautiful, beauty, club street, culture, design, Life, Living, mosaic, old, personal, photography, photos, pretty, shops, Singapore, stye, tiles, travel, vintage
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The Street Lamps at Ann Siang Hill
Every time I come to Ann Siang Hill and Club Street, I admire features like the old street lamps.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Ann Siang Hill, Architecture, Art, beautiful, beauty, culture, design, Life, Living, old, personal, photography, photos, pretty, Singapore, Street Lamps, travel, vintage
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Smith Street, Chinatown: Classic Movies for 8 Dollars
When we were in Chinatown, we parked at the building which has the market and food-court. It’s called Chinatown Complex and I believe they sell the lowest priced original music CDs at the ground level. Just next to this building … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 8 dollars, Architecture, beauty, Chinatown, classics, culture, daily, DVD, interesting, Life, Living, old, personal, photography, photos, roofs, S$8, shopping, shops, Singapore, travel, vintage
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Old Style Shopping Centre: Hougang Green Shopping Mall
Well I am not sure if Hougang Green Shopping Mall is really that old, but it did seem very run down and the shops had that old style feeling. It has a similar vibe as City Plaza in Geylang where … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged cards, culture, design, greeting cards, Hougang Green Shopping Mall, Life, Living, mall, Nostalgia, old, personal, photography, photos, shopping, shops, Singapore, travel, vintage
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Arnold’s Fried Chicken hits the Spot
Not the Arnold’s from Happy Days, but the Arnold’s in Singapore with the greasy but great home style fried chicken. They seem to be located in old, out of the way, delapidated shopping centres, like this one at Hougang Green … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Arnold's, culture, decor, design, Entertainment, Fast Food, Food, Fried Chicken, halal, Hougang Green Shopping Mall, Life, Living, location, mall, new outlet, old, personal, photography, photos, shopping, shops, Singapore, travel
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Find Your Childhood at Children Little Museum (Part 4 of 5)
There were recreations of scenes, like the drink stall, the barber shop and mobile theatre. For me they didn’t look familiar but the drinks brought back memories, especially the magnolia milk in a bottle. Made me long for a magnolia … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged bottled, culture, decor, design, drinks, Entertainment, Food, happiness, Life, Living, old, personal, photography, photos, Singapore, travel, vintage
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Abuse of Elderly Patient at Singapore Nursing Home
This just makes me so sad. It’s just horrible to see how the poor elderly lady was abused. This was captured on camera but there may have been worse cases that went unrecorded and that gives me the shivers. I … Continue reading
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Tagged abuse, elderly, Nightingale, nusing home, old, patient, Singapore
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Pink and Blue: Meng Yew Hotel in Geylang
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, beautiful, beauty, blue, culture, Geylang, Life, Living, Meng Yew Hotel, old, personal, photography, photos, pink, pretty, Singapore, Traditional, travel
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Old Home Videos of Princess Diana as a Child
You can see how much Prince WIlliam looks like his mum. Their faces as babies look remarkably alike. Almost identical. And Harry resembles his uncle, especially the red hair. I am just fascinated by vintage videos and even that vintage … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged beautiful, childhood, clips, footage, lady diana, old, people, pretty, Princess Diana, Video, vintage, women
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Old Videos: William & Harry with their mum Diana
I found these old videos from the 80’s quite fascinating. I grew up at a time when the world was totally captivated by Princess Diana and her little boys. The younger generation will probably feel the same way with William … Continue reading
Uniquely Singapore Trees
I just can’t imagine Singapore without our trees. It’s one thing I never take for granted. This wintry tree seems like it belongs somewhere colder, but this was right on our Tiny Island at the former Turf Club. Saw this … Continue reading
Exploring Holland Village (Part 2 of 2)
I like walking through the old shopping centre at Holland Village and the base of which is Cold Storage which seems to have been here forever. I recall coming here when I was in Junior College, a lifetime ago. I … Continue reading
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Tagged adventures, Architecture, Art, beautiful, beauty, craft, culture, decor, design, exploring, Holland Village, Life, Living, Nostalgia, old, personal, photography, photos, pretty, shopping, shops, Singapore, travel, women
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Exploring: Joo Chiat’s Architecture (Part 2 of 2)
I could have hung around this area all day. It was just so nice having a stroll here. Hmmm it seems these shophouses are for rent. Wouldn’t it be lovely to live or have an office here? The rental must … Continue reading
