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Tag Archives: yellow
Johor Premium Outlets (Part 2 of 2)
By then I was quite fatigued and ready to head back. But we looked around a bit more since we’re not likely to come back here again. Here’s a directory of all the stores in case there is something that … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged CK, dress, JB, Johor Premium Outlets, Malaysia, road trip, roads, Singapore, traffic, travel, yellow
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Singapore’s Prettiest Trees
One of the prettiest trees in Singapore is the one with dark branches and yellowish green leaves. I still don’t know what these trees are called, but they don’t seem tropical to me. I have nothing against tropical, but we … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged green, Life, Living, nature, photography, photos, pretty, rare, Singapore, trees, yellow
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The Coolest Minaret Lifts at Golden Landmark Hotel
I was at the mall attached to the Golden Landmark Hotel. It’s quite an empty place, but there are several shops that sell mechanical watches, in particular vintage Rolexes. I think there has been some renovation here since our last … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Arab Street, cool, design, elevator, Golden Landmark Hotel, Kampong Glam, Life, lift, light bulbs, Living, mall, mechanical watches, personal, photography, photos, Rolex, Singapore, travel, vintage, yellow
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Serangoon Road: A Church, A Mosque and Temples
A wonderful thing about Singapore is that you just need to drive for 5-10 minutes and you can come across religious buildings of all faiths. Can’t wait to see the full facade of the beautiful Sikh temple when it’s renovation … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, Art, beautiful, beauty, carvings, Church, culture, design, faith, hindu, Life, Little India, Living, mosque, personal, photography, photos, pretty, religion, Serangoon Road, Sikh, Singapore, spiritual, Temple, travel, White, yellow
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Inspired at the Art Science Museum (4 of 11)
Beyond the symbols, the sculptures were just beautiful to look at. Woman of Time (1973) I am loving the idea that beauty can be independent of time. It was interesting how the faces of the sculptures were masked with what … Continue reading
The Yellow Building and my thoughts about Colour and Shades
Everytime I pass by the Chicago Business School, I always see someone sweeping the leaves away. This must be a really well maintained building. Such a lovely shade of yellow too. I am starting to think I don’t really have … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged Architecture, Art, beautiful, beauty, Chicago Business School, colours, design, Life, Living, personal, photography, photos, pretty, Shades, Singapore, travel, yellow
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HDB Flat in Ikea Colours
I find the yellow and blue pretty striking.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Ang Mo Kio, Architecture, blue, design, flat, HDB, Life, Living, personal, photography, photos, pretty, Singapore, travel, yellow
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From the Car Window: Bras Basar Road, Victoria Street & Stamford Road
The Singapore Art Museum that used to be the former St Joseph’s Institution. This was where the old MPH used to be. One of the very first bookstores in Singapore that was a treat to go to in the 70’s. … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Architecture, beautiful, beauty, Chijmes, culture, green, Life, Living, nature, personal, photography, photos, pretty, Singapore, stamford road, travel, trees, vicotoria street, yellow
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Singapore’s National Bird
Well I would have thought our national bird would be the small black bird with the bright yellow beak that you see hopping about everywhere. I am always terrified that we will run over one because they just sit there … Continue reading
Posted in Nature
Tagged bird, bird watching, interesting, Javan Myna, Life, logo, National Bird, nature, Nature Society, progress, SIA, Singapore, Singapore Airlines, symbol, travel guides, trivia, urbanization, yellow
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My Very First Mobile Phone
I bought my very first mobile phone in 1997. Ericsson phones were top in the market then and I still think the yellow and black design was attractive and I loved flipping it open. It came in blue too. The … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged cute, Ericsson, Life, Living, mobile phone, Nostalgia, pager, personal, yellow
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Home Grown Bananas
My uncle A brought us bananas. They were from another uncle E (his brother) who grows the plant in his home. I seriously have the best uncles. Every few months we get a supply when the fruits ripen. They are … Continue reading
Posted in Health & Wellness
Tagged bananas, beautiful, beauty, culture, diet, Food, fruit, green, healthy, home grown, Life, Living, morning banana diet, personal, photography, photos, Singapore, travel, uncles, yellow
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Durian: $20 Singapore Dollars for 5 Boxes
Heard the durian season would be over soon, so I got some pre-packed durians (thorny shell is removed). They were S$20 for 5 boxes. I was pleased that I got a discount of S$5 from the original price after a … Continue reading
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Tagged culture, durian, Food, fruit, Life, Living, photography, photos, Singapore, travel, upper serangoon, yellow
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Colourful Sights at Serangoon Road
You don’t need to go all the way to Kerala for an authentic ayurvedic massage. I spotted a trishaw man taking a break in an alley. Temple at a traffic light, with people milling about. Female traveller trying to cross … Continue reading
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Tagged Architecture, colourful, Indian, Life, Little India, Living, photography, photos, Serangoon Road, sights, Singapore, Temple, travel, trishaw, yellow
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