I first set foot on Singapore soil on August 23, 2008. That was 10 years ago! How crazy is that? Probably not as crazy as Crazy Rich Asians, which Jemma and I watched the day after my anniversary – the perfect way to celebrate it. It was really nice to see Singapore in a Hollywood […]
Harry Potter Studios London Tour {Deetour}
Yesterday’s trip to a Harry Potter themed cafe here in Singapore reminded of last September 11’s trip to Harry Potter Studios in London. My friend Zenie, though UK-based, had always wanted to go but couldn’t find a fellow Harry Potter nut to go with, so we were lucky we had each other. I probably couldn’t […]
Coffee in a Parallel Universe
“I’m in love with our house!” Dred exclaimed over breakfast one morning this week. I second the motion. We moved in on the 13th of February. I had looked forward to this day for weeks, nay, months… since the very first day Jemma suggested that I could move in with them when their lease was […]
5 Years Corporate Anniversary
Last month I celebrated my 5 years anniversary in my company. Nowadays that’s considered a great feat, isn’t it? My team surprised me in our former SVP Vivek’s office. I was called in for a pretend issue and when I walked in the door, he popped a balloon in my face and everyone else yelled […]
The Food Journalist
I got a happy surprise when I opened the mailbox after lunch today. There was this magazine, and when I flipped it open to page 17… Anyone look familiar? Have a closer look. Did you spot me yet? 😀 I have to confess, it was a thrill to see my face in a magazine, even though it’s […]
10th Bloggy Birthday: 10 Most Memorable Posts
I have a 10 year old! Not a kid, but this blog. Other people throw birthday parties for 10 year old kids and celebrate 10 year anniversaries of relationships, but me, I do it for this blog. That may seem a bit sad, but it’s not as bad as it sounds, really! Yes, really. Can you believe […]
My Brother’s Wedding
My brother got married earlier today. I was a bridesmaid or secondary sponsor in charge of the cord, so it meant I had to be up at 6 am so I could wait in line to get my hair and makeup done. The bride was first priority, of course. Then my mom and I got […]
Protected: Everything’s Coming Up Roses
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I Got My Dream Job
My definition of “dream job” was never constant, and keeps evolving as the years go by. As a child, it meant being a nurse, not necessarily because I myself wanted it, but because it was my mom’s foiled ambition. But as I grew older I quickly realised that the sight of blood made me feel […]
Back to Where it All Began
“There is no such place as Paris Street here in Singapore,” the immigrations officer scoffed as she peered at the address I had listed on my document. “I think you mean Pasir Ris street.” She was right. Turns out my friend Rodel’s outlook email had autocorrected the address. That was five years ago, when I […]