Tag Archives: Video

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Posted on March 31, 2015 by bookjunkie

Back to The Coffee Daily for Rainbow cake. I’ve always found the song ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ to be very sad. I associate it with losing someone but perhaps there is a bright side and you can find them at … Continue reading →

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Awesome Singaporean Lady who Tasted Hail

Posted on June 26, 2013 by bookjunkie

The 44 year old Singaporean lady who tasted the hail, totally made my day. She’s truly the bright spark amidst this haze crisis. Something infectious about her enthusiasm. Hope she becomes famous and gets advertising endorsements. Children don’t try this … Continue reading →

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Dumb Ways to Die

Posted on June 23, 2013 by bookjunkie

My cousin sent me this and I had to share. She keeps me current. This Cannes award winning train safety ad produced in Melbourne is the most cute morbid thing I’ve seen yet. I don’t like violence, fast forwarding through … Continue reading →

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Full Lyrics: It’s a Beautiful Day

Posted on March 8, 2013 by bookjunkie

I find the graphics of the official lyric video so cute. I find this song so empowering and the melody is just so upbeat. Love it. Seriously can’t wait for the new album and the next official music video. Michael … Continue reading →

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I Have to Agree with Anthony Bourdain about Apolo’s Fishhead Curry

Posted on October 8, 2012 by bookjunkie

The Banana Leaf Apolo’s fish head curry, is a tangy spicy dish that will truly satisfy. I feel that I had to rectify that I had only tried this perhaps one or two times and since this place is so … Continue reading →

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National Night

Posted on August 27, 2012 by bookjunkie

A witty satirical music video by Mentos which makes fun of our government’s anxiety that Singaporeans are not producing enough babies. To me it also might be poking fun at sexist rap videos (I take it that way or some … Continue reading →

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10 Awesome Singlish Words & My Clumsy Attempt at Explaining them all

Posted on April 19, 2012 by bookjunkie

I often think that it would be hard to express myself without a single word of Singlish. When I try to speak ‘proper English’ and replace those words, somehow, the precise meaning is lost. Also the whole situation becomes more … Continue reading →

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I Would Never Let My Kid Use an iPad & Stories from My Childhood

Posted on March 27, 2012 by bookjunkie

It’s my third post at White as Milk. Would love to hear what you think. I talk a bit about my own childhood too. And even though I am not a parent (so not qualified as such), I express some … Continue reading →

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I Hate Shopping in Singapore (those crazy crowds)

Posted on March 26, 2012 by bookjunkie

After a weekend trying to avoid getting shoved in malls, I wrote a post about my Love Hate affair with them. And if you live in a sparsely populated country – lucky you. Here’s a taste of what a crowd … Continue reading →

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Twins

Posted on March 24, 2012 by bookjunkie

My very first post on White as Milk is up.  I blog about twins. It’s really quite fun for me to be blogging in 2 different places and I hope I’ll see you there as well. Would love to hear … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Articulate Bobbi Kristina in an interview with Oprah

Posted on March 12, 2012 by bookjunkie

I felt so moved by this interview that Oprah had with Bobbi Kristina about the loss of her mum Whitney Houston.  It’s pretty hard to watch, but I am blown away by how articulate and strong she is. Lights flickering, … Continue reading →

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Love Watching Whitney Houston’s Live Performances on YouTube

Posted on February 18, 2012 by bookjunkie

I am just mesmerized watching Whitney Houston’s old live performances on YouTube. Here’s a live performance of ‘How Will I Know’ from 1985. Makes me wish I had gone for one of her concerts. [youtube]v1arqe3MGtc&feature=related[/youtube] And boy was she a … Continue reading →

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Jennifer Hudson’s Moving Tribute to Whitney Houston at the 2012 Grammys

Posted on February 13, 2012 by bookjunkie

I was incredibly moved by Jennifer Hudson’s tribute to Whitney Houston. She definitely understands the pain of loss. [youtube]z-mMDIbKqgQ&feature=related[/youtube] Watched this video so many times as a teenager when it came out. Thought Whitney was so cute and beautiful in … Continue reading →

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Thaipusam 2012 in Singapore

Posted on February 8, 2012 by bookjunkie

The yearly Thaipusam festival is very much part of my consciousness growing up. Used to watch the Hindu religious event as a kid. I always couldn’t look directly at the piercings then and it wowed me that faith made their … Continue reading →

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The Noose: SMRT & Spot on Singaporean Indian Accent

Posted on January 2, 2012 by bookjunkie

Most people who try to do a heavy Singaporean Indian accent fail miserably. Suhaimi Yusof on The Noose, nailed it. Chua Enlai does the Aussie accent. What do Australians think? Was it good? [youtube]AtkgtU6fz1Y[/youtube]

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More of Michelle Chong as Barbarella

Posted on January 2, 2012 by bookjunkie

Loads of local references and her Singlish accent is perfection. [youtube]vTh-R4pn_j4[/youtube]

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The Noose Christmas Music Video

Posted on December 27, 2011 by bookjunkie

[youtube]Kkyan-IprJs[/youtube] Think you’ll only get it if you understand Singlish.

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What is Happening to our MRT System?

Posted on December 27, 2011 by bookjunkie

I just want to hear no more bad news about MRT system. I can imagine how rattled the passengers and train drivers must have been when they heard the bang.  It was reported to be due to an electrical surge. … Continue reading →

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Shaytard Vlogs Make me Feel Christmassy

Posted on December 21, 2011 by bookjunkie

Love the Shaytard Vlogs. This is the newest one, where the family returns to Idaho from LA. I am appreciative of what we have in Singapore, but videos like these make me long for cold crisp air, road trips where … Continue reading →

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Video Clips: Inside the SMRT Train Delay & the CEO’s Response

Posted on December 19, 2011 by bookjunkie

Words just seem hollow. I’ll just let the clips of the CEO speak for themselves. [youtube]z0S4L0guve8[/youtube] [youtube]c3ERS9VvWV0[/youtube] First time I am watching these clips, since I stopped watching the news. [youtube]bqdl5b4nGZA[/youtube] Actual footage of people caught in the stuffy train. … Continue reading →

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Girl Loses her Temper (California State University Northridge Library)

Posted on December 10, 2011 by bookjunkie

I wonder if I’m the only one who feels sorry for this girl. I have been in noisy libraries before and it can drive you up the wall. Even noise at home when I am trying to concentrate makes me … Continue reading →

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More Reasons to Love Keanu Reeves

Posted on December 10, 2011 by bookjunkie

Firstly he is down to earth and takes the subway. Secondly she doesn’t even seem that needy, but he gives up his seat to a girl with a huge bag. How nice. [youtube]EMB1EOnUwX8[/youtube]

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