When I arrived in Singapore six years ago, I noted Singaporeans would speak in a language that seems like English but not quite. Singaporean apparently speak in a uniquely Singapore Singlish language. Singlish is an English-Creole language with words originating from English, Malay, Hokkien, Teochew, Cantonese, Tamil and some elements of American and Australian slang. It took some time for me to understand it. And unconsciously, I have woven some words into my daily sentences when I converse … [Read more...]
CAFE MELBA: A KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT IN EAST, SINGAPORE
Being a mom of 3 young kids, I am grateful that Singapore has many child-friendly restaurants that can be a blessing if you want to meet up with fellow mommy friends. I get to catch up with my friends and my kids are happy that I brought them along. It is a win-win! There are several child-friendly restaurant in the East for me to choose from when my doctor-friend and I planned to meet up, bringing our kids along with us. I heard a lot about Cafe Melba so I suggested the restaurant to … [Read more...]
5 TIPS FOR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY HOLIDAY PHOTOS
Whether you’ve got that long-awaited family trip coming up or just a weekend getaway, it’s always nice to have something to remind you of the good times, the special moments and all that goofy holiday madness. Perhaps you’re looking to get a few of your best shots printed with one of the photo printing services, so you can have something tangible to leaf through on nostalgic Sunday afternoons. Well, the good news is, it’s not that hard to get good, frame-worthy pictures. Even if … [Read more...]
PRACTICING THE ART OF GRATITUDE EVERYDAY
We are often told to always be grateful and that we must practice the art of gratitude. When we were young, we are often ask, "What are the magic words?" after we are handed out something and our little young selves would readily reply, "Thank you!" But I came to realised now that I am older the words "Thank you" are indeed magical. That act of gratefulness was subtly engrained in us when we were young but we never understand how it is to be truly grateful. I remember in my 2nd year high school … [Read more...]
MATERNITY LEAVE IS NOT A PAID VACATION
My friends would message me when I was on my maternity leave how lucky I am that I get to rest from work and relax all day at home. I do feel lucky I get to spend more time with kids. However, I may have rested from office work but juggling 2 constantly fighting toddlers and a fussy newborn can be challenging. We all know how tired a mommy can get be with a new baby while recuperating from child birth, and in my case, caesarean operation. Though I feel blessed and happy that I was given … [Read more...]
TAMOYA UDON LAUNCHES TONKOTSU SPECIALS
I am recently obsessed with all things Japanese because I got hooked on this Japanese reality show called Terrace House. And that includes indulging in Japanese cuisine. I started getting familiar with Japanese dishes besides the usual sushi and Ebi tempura. There are lots of wonderful Japanese dishes that I have yet to try. Last week, I went to Liang Court and meet with some fellow bloggers / instagrammers to try out the Tonkotsu Specials at Tamoya Udon. Tamoya Udon was first established … [Read more...]
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