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Lovely to See My Cousin After More than 2 Years

Posted on April 23, 2022 by bookjunkie

We met for a buffet at The Straits Kitchen Hyatt. The quality of food is good and the service very polite and attentive. One of the staff, Huri, took the effort to redo the teh halia (ginger tea) for my … Continue reading →

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Thomson Plaza: Interesting Signs & Sights at a Retro Mall

Posted on April 16, 2022 by bookjunkie

This mall has been around since I was a teen so even though it’s changed quite a bit after being renovated it’s cool to see some old stores going strong.

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Pink Blue Morning Sky

Posted on April 16, 2022 by bookjunkie

So beautiful at a quarter to seven a few days ago. So glad I forced myself to get up and resisted the urge to sleep in.

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Best Spot at Jewel: We love the French Toast and the View

Posted on April 13, 2022 by bookjunkie

Haven’t been to Jewel in ages. When we are here, we keep returning to Fun Toast for the view. It’s also not too atas or expensive.

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Tried the Dark Meat Hot Chicken Burger at Shake Shack

Posted on April 13, 2022 by bookjunkie

Been bombarded by images of this on food blogs, so their social media campaign worked even though I only go for breast meat usually. Seeing the pinkish hue of the meat after I took a bite put me off. Also … Continue reading →

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A Walk in the Rain

Posted on April 9, 2022 by bookjunkie

I always welcome cooler weather. I am afraid of lightning though. Lightning hits very low and frequently in our thunderstorms, but this was just a light rain in comparison like what you would experience in a temperate country, but wetter … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Post Rain Sky in the Evening

Posted on April 8, 2022 by bookjunkie

Decided to capture the sky in the evening instead of my usual pre sunrise posts. That liquid blue against the white was so lovely. Your skin never feels dry here. One good thing about our humidity levels.

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Catching the Sunrise

Posted on April 2, 2022 by bookjunkie

I am so glad we can now walk outside without our masks. It feels so liberating to be able to take a slow walk and breathe in the fresh morning air. Oh and a glimpse of that orange blue skyline … Continue reading →

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Gastronomia Da Paolo: Favourite Items on the Menu

Posted on April 2, 2022 by bookjunkie

We keep returning to the same places mainly due to the draw of coffee the way we like it, and great service. Plus we’re not charged for water.

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Singapore Food: Makanan Bollywood

Posted on April 2, 2022 by bookjunkie

I didn’t know this place existed till my relative from Perth recommended it. At the time they were located at Peninsular Plaza but have since moved to Funan. Higher prices but better ambience. The mutton briyani here is famous, but … Continue reading →

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