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Tag Archives: Singapore
Samy’s Curry at Dempsey has Been Renovated & We had a Good Lunch There
Went by for lunch. It was packed and there was a queue as we left. This is quite the institution for Singaporean style South Indian curry on a banana leaf. I truly love the cabbage dhal, fish curry and Mysore … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore, Indian, Singapore Living
Tagged banana leaf, culture, Dempsey, Food, Indian food, Life, Living, photos, Samy's Curry, Singapore
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#15. Simple Joys: Seeing Deepavali Decor in the train
Just seeing your upcoming festival being recognised was nice.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Daily Photo, decor, decorations, Deepavali, Life, Living, MRT, photos, Singapore
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Patisserie G at Millenia Walk: Stunning Cakes
I didn’t have any cake but they were stunning to look at. The flat white I had was great, my partner found his latte too ‘heaty’ (acidic?). He can’t take stronger coffee like I can. The Cuban sandwich was nothing … Continue reading
Posted in cafe, Food in Singapore, Singapore Living
Tagged cafe, cakes, flat white, Food, Life, Living, Patisserie G, photos, Singapore
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Revolted by the Article in Our Newspapers about Hitting Children
This article truly triggered me. It presents the findings of a survey that shows 40% of parents use corporal punishment. It doesn’t take any stand against it. It even seems to be excusing it. The study found that younger children … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Headlines
Tagged children, childrens’ day, ethics, morals, personal, protection, Singapore, thoughts, values, wrong
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Another post from October 2006
This blast from the past, made me grateful we are not facing another haze. Wow glad I recorded these thoughts 16 years ago when the air quality was bad enough to make me choke. It’s very easy to forget with … Continue reading
I only wrote a single post in 2021 but it helped me feel grateful today
Traffic on my blog plunged, which is not surprising, considering I only wrote a single post in 2021, mainly due to technical issues with my blog. I wrote about living with Covid restrictions in this post from March 2021. It’s … Continue reading
My Childhood: Garden Stories & Jaffna Cousins
I miss our small tropical garden. Of course, as these things go, I didn’t appreciate it till it was reduced to just a tiny patch devoid of any fruit trees. I miss the Japanese roses my mum tended to in … Continue reading
Posted in family, History, Midlife Musings, My Childhood, Singapore Living
Tagged childhood, cousins, family, Jaffna, Life, memories, Singapore, suicide
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Uncle A: My Grandpa at Work & Other Stories
Following my last post about one of my grandma’s specialities, fried mutton with potatoes, my uncle confirmed that it was one of his favourites too. I then asked him to tell me about what family meals were like back then. … Continue reading
Fried Mutton with Potatoes
My mum learnt how to cook various ceylonese dishes, observing my grandma. Back then she mostly did the menial work like cutting up and grinding stuff. You could say, she was sous chef to the chef (grandma) and she started … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking, Culture & Society, family, Singapore Living
Tagged ceylonese, Cooking, family, fried mutton, grandma, Life, Living, mum, Singapore
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Never Been on the Singapore Flyer
Somehow when something is so near and available you feel no urgency to use it. Also I have situational claustrophobia, so when this attraction first emerged I had fear let alone a desire to try it. There were incidents of … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged attraction, Claustrophobia, fear, Life, Living, photos, Singapore, Singapore Flyer, travel
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Typical Day in the Life of My Mum in the early 1960’s
She couldn’t recall exactly what time she woke up, but it was to the crowing of the neighbourhood roosters and not an alarm clock. They were extremely loud she said. She ironed her uniform the day before. Once adorned, she … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society, family, History, Singapore Living
Tagged 1960, 1960's, culture, family, history, Life, Living, mum, personal, Singapore
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#12. Simple Joys: Having the Option to Not Wear a Mask Indoors
I do it when I feel comfortable enough and usually when it’s not too crowded. But yes I so do enjoy having that freedom.
Posted in Simple Joys, Singapore Living
Tagged covid, Life, Living, mall, mask, photos, Singapore, travel
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#11. Simple Joys: Pretty Things at ION & More Space on the higher floors
I managed to get some peace and eye candy even on a busy weekend. Trying to be grateful for every little thing as I believe it helps in elevating our mood. I can’t afford a thing at Valentino, but I … Continue reading
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Tagged ION, Life, Living, mall, photos, Singapore, travel
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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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#10. Simple Joys: Even Greater Ease to Check Out Library Books Using my Phone App
Love not having to queue and borrowing books by scanning the bar codes through my library App. Currently for only those books with a particular sticker, but I’m sure the efficient librarians will cover more books soon.
Posted in Joy, Simple Joys, Singapore Living
Tagged efficient, joy, library, Life, Living, photos, Singapore
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Family Ties: Aunts, Uncles & Cousins
I recently asked my uncle how he felt when his son was just born. “Were you nervous being a father now? Nervous about having to carry a baby.” He said not really, and then I realised my baby cousin (I … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society, family, History, Singapore Living
Tagged aunts, ceylonese, cousins, culture, family, Life, Living, personal, Singapore, uncles
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Atas Mall with Fresh Orchid Displays
B pointed out that the orchids at the Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands are real and if they are replaced regularly must be super expensive. Me and my cousin D love coming to TWG. The outlet here looks nice but … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged beauty, design, Life, Living, mall, Marina Bay Sands, photos, Singapore, travel
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#9. Simple Joys: Wide Walkways & High Ceilings
Because most malls in Singapore are so cramped with narrow walkways I appreciate something like this at the ‘atas’ (Singlish for high class/ snooty) mall The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands.
Posted in Simple Joys, Singapore Living
Tagged Life, Living, mall, Marina Bay Sands, photos, Singapore, travel
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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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Bus Ride: Living Deliberately
Raindrops on the big glass panel. The coolness of a drizzly morning. Looking out I see teenaged joy. Two on a bike. An old lady with a blue umbrella dragging her trolley on the way to get her groceries. Bell … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing, Joy, Midlife Musings, Simple Joys, Singapore Living
Tagged bus ride, Life, Living, Singapore, slow living, thoughts
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