A little light at the end of a very long tunnel At age 11, Faith still does not have speech. Her autism is fairly serious and it is something we have come to accept. Whatever is on her mind, what she knows and what she doesn't, is pretty much locked away in that head of hers. Occasion...
Labels: event Email This BlogThis! Share to Twitter Share to Facebook You may have seen Jaime Oliver’s Food Revolution shows where he rails out against processed foods that are loaded with excessive sugar, unnatural preservatives and chemicals. Jamie wants to educate people about the ...
Dear Friends - Transitioning is a non profit organisation that reaches out to those who are unemployed and underemployed. We survive depending on the contributions from friends and the public who like what we do. Once again, we urge you to donate generously to our cause using our payp...
Opened merely three weeks ago, The 3 Bistro & Bar is the labour of love between 3 friends who used to work together more than a decade ago. Years on, each of them has since explored different paths. Ultimately their passion for food, combined with the aspiration of owning a place they...
It hit me yesterday that we are at risk of brandishing the term “productivity” as if we truly understand what it is and, more importantly, how it is measured. It is a very technical thing, and from what I understand, there are serious difficulties in measuring it. I myself am in no po...
Gathered together on a sweltering Saturday afternoon, old souls and avid vintage fans enjoyed a day filled with cheap finds, light music and sun at the Kuala Lumpur Vintage Festival. Held at the MIA Center on Jalan Ampang, the event hosted over 70 vendors that attracted bargain hunter...
Anyway, as a final note I’d just like to add that I am finally done with the bulk of my assignments for this semester. It is almost unbelievable that I’ve been here in London for almost an entire academic year already! I will be trying to make up for the long hiatus, and thank you so ...
Chip is one of my favorite book cover designers. I especially like the cover he did for a book (which I own) on Concept Artwork for the Batman Animated series. So I really enjoyed this talk, and his super quirky sense of humor, at TED called “Designing books is no laughing matter. OK,...
“Every day something happens that blows my mind,” Christina says. “Being able to wake up and play music is more than I’ve ever dreamed my life could be. I’m looking forward to sharing my experiences, my hope, my strength, my guts, and my heart with the world.” Tickets on sale now thro...
I have some pretty cool news to share! I am going to take part in a 200km bike ride to raise money for cancer research!! The ride is called the The Ride to Conquer Cancer , and it is going to be held in October 2012 (6 months away!) If you’ve been following my blog, you’ll probably kn...
In Singapore, a group of passionate food lovers, are putting their heads together to organise Food Revolution Day. This global event is initiated by Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution team, in efforts to spread awareness about the importance of what goes into our food and bodies. Food Rev...
No, to be honest, I don’t regret my stupidity one bit. Not when I do it with style. Thanks to my tattoo artist, for his saving grace.
The world as seen through fashion is currently at a gradient. We’ve seen the ombre effect on everything – accessories, dresses, skirts, tops, and even on hair – so I thought, why not on nails too? Without further ado, here’s how you can create the ombre effect on your nails.
A little light at the end of a very long tunnel Hey, Hong Kong Single Asian ladies! What if Star Awards had been (poorly) censored by the MDA MDA to probe kissing actresses Shocking News: MRT rail claws dislodge despite cable ties Win Already Lor Avengers, Fall In! Star Awards 2012 tw...
This is a comfort food dish which I grew up eating, and basically the stir-fried version of my mum’s long beans omelette recipe. It is really simple to cook with only 3 main ingredients (french beans, egg and garlic), and especially enjoyable with a bowl of porridge. It is simple home...
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There are many sushi joints in Singapore, from the places that serve from the conveyer belt (Sakae Sushi and Sushi Tei), to slightly more upmarket chains like Itacho Sushi and upmarket joints like Tatsuya, Ginza Sushi Ichi and Aoki Restaurant. But within that fairly congested list, li...
The recent Bangkok trip has been great. It was supposed to be a 7 day trip, but due to some last minute decisions, we extended our trip and it became a 11 days one. It was my first time staying in Bangkok for so many days. And as to why I was there for such a long time, I shall reveal...
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Gathered together on a sweltering Saturday afternoon, old souls and avid vintage fans enjoyed a day filled with cheap finds, light music and sun at the Kuala Lumpur Vintage Festival. Held at the MIA Center on Jalan Ampang, the event hosted over 70 vendors that attracted bargain hunter...
Got an interesting photo of you in your favourite Singapore museum to share with us? To celebrate International Museum Day, our friends from the International Council of Museums (ICOM) recently organised a contest titled ‘Me in my Museum’. Do head on over to ICOM’s Facebook page and s...
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7 May 2012, Singapore – Enjoy Twelfth Night, the triangular love twists and confusion of disguise under the stars at Fort Canning Park till 20 May 2012. Be sure to bring a floor mat to sit on, perhaps some cushions, mosquito repellant, wine or beer and some snacks while you catch Twel...
Wrap yourself snug and cozy in this knit outerwear as it works superbly well on the ocassional rainy days during summer. Leave it in your bag and bring it out to play whenever possible for it is the perfect accompaniment to your spaghetti and tube tops!
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8 May 2012, Sydney – I conquered my fear of heights earlier last month at the Sydney Harbour Bridge. With initial thoughts for not wanting to climb the bridge, I was convinced by an associate from Destination New South Wales. It was that simple sentence she said that motivated me “You...
Kotonoha Katsura Oshiri Mousepad Posted on 8 May 2012 by sergeant gordon Shinpai nai. Katsura-san definitely won’t do any harm in this compromising position. Think I got this from J-List few years back. Speaking of which, the English translated School Days eroge is on sale at J-List ....
Focus on technology, HIV/AIDS Awareness, Dementia and supporting several other social causes. Write mostly about the independent Arts scene in Singapore as well as the general works as organized by the various government bodies. Has a fascination with photography and indulge in a litt...
Regardless of destination, your toiletry bag is refuge to all the essentials you can’t stand to go by without. From the hair treatment that de-frizzes in any climate to the day and night creams that keep your skin neutralised, you are your vanity kit. Might as well house it all in per...
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Responding to will of people, mysterious power called Beatrice makes everything possible. Beatrice is referred to as Portrayal of Magic and there’s one and only school in Japan called Tokyo Beatrice University High School which teaches about it (This school is commonly known as TBU-Hi...
To ease my transition back to work, the husband installed a CCTV at home so I could see what the kids are up to while I am at my desk. All I have to do is access an app (called mLiveView ) on my phone. This is probably old news to many but to me, it's the best invention ever! I get to...
