Old-Fashioned Letter with a Stamp
I felt like I was on a cloud today. The postman delivered an old-fashioned letter from my dear friend in Perth. Just holding the envelope in my hand and feeling the weight of it was a joyous thing. I...
View ArticleMiss Universe 2010: Tania Lim & Other Contestants
I enjoy watching pageants like my partner enjoys watching soccer, so here are some of the contestants for the upcoming paegeant to be held in Las Vegas. The photos are from the official Miss Universe...
View ArticleGallup Migration Poll: Singapore Most Popular?
Whenever there is major news reported in our local media, I try to find an alternative unbiased perspective. So for the article saying that Singapore’s population would swell if people could migrate...
View ArticleWatch Out Australia – Oprah And Her Audience Are Coming
Am dedicating this post to my WordPress blogging ‘colleagues’ in Australia. Oprah topped her big car giveaway and is taking her audience (300 most loyal fans), who went berserk as usual, to Australia....
View ArticleTurning 40: My List of 40 Travel Memories
I’ll be turning 40 in a few weeks, and all year long I have been anticipating going into a deep funk. So far it hasn’t quite happened yet and I think I have to thank my blogger friends on WordPress …...
View Article14 Moments of Culture Shock
In my life so far, Culture Shock ranges from mild to extreme. Television and movies have reduced the total strangeness and unfamiliarity element, but not everything is captured on screen. Here are...
View ArticleI was Awestruck: The Three Belles by Strangefruit
Some days you get an unexpected delight and today was my day. Thank you Three Belles, for adding magic to an otherwise regular day. Another reason why I find the new Marina Bay Sands amazing and not...
View ArticlePoor Hugh Jackman Gets a Black Eye for Oprah
The very humble and good natured star joked about it. “That was so much fun, until the end,” joked Jackman, according to a Reuters UK report. He told Oprah the excitement made him hit the brakes a bit...
View ArticleThe Gosselin Kids: It’s a Hood Lex
I haven’t seen this show in the longest time. Used to like it when it was Jon & Kate plus 8 but never liked seeing Jon being verbally abused. The kids are so grown up now. There’s the cutest...
View ArticleMy Cousin’s Breakfast in Australia
I was excited about my cousin’s new iPhone 5 and she sent me a photo of her breakfast. I was really impressed by the quality of the photo taken indoors. And I usually don’t care for fruit, but her...
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Dreaming of Pretty Perth
Travelled to Perth in mid September last year. The Spring weather was cool and I wouldn’t have minded it even a little colder. I’m very much a Winter person especially now with hysterectomy leasing to...
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Exploring Freemantle Market in Perth
It’s always lovely to explore markets with fresh produce and other freshly made snacks. Taking half a day to explore the markets was well worth the effort. There’s a direct train from the city. Just an...
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Sydney Trip: Magical Luera
The train journey was worth it once we reached the magical misty charming town of Luera. I think one of the loveliest places in the Blue Mountains and Australia. We experienced the full beauty of...
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Sydney Trip (Blue Mountains): The Greens of Leura
The Greens of Leura is one of the most fairytale like places we’ve stayed with a canopy bed and the most beautiful lounge area with the best teas and biscuits. There was also Sherry and it was so cosy...
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