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Tattoo

Posted on April 6, 2017 by

I’ve wanted a tattoo since I was 18, but I wanted one that had meaning for me. In the spirit of dyeing my hair the way I had always wanted to, but been too frightened to do, I finally made … Continue reading →

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Changing your address in Singapore

Posted on August 24, 2016 by

One of the first things I did when we lined up our move was to change our address with Singpost.   I’ve had to go down and follow up with Singpost twice.  The mail isn’t getting forwarded. Which sucks on … Continue reading →

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River Hong Bao 2015 Opening Night

Posted on February 18, 2015 by

In a fit of insanity I took Elanor and Rhi to River Hong Bao 2015 on opening  night (Tuesday Feb 17). The entrance if you’re coming from the carnival rides The massive tableau that celebrates SG50. Elanor and Rhi are … Continue reading →

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Exploring Singapore: Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle

Posted on May 6, 2014 by

In February I went to go visit Hay Dairy Farm.  I tried, and failed, to visit Bollywood Veggies.  On Monday I tried and failed to visit Bollywood Veggies again. Since vegetables weren’t on the table (pun intended), I stopped off … Continue reading →

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A photography lesson with Noodle Photography

Posted on April 30, 2014 by

****This is NOT a sponsored post.**** I took a photography class three and a half years ago with a photography school recommended by a friend.  Two and a half years ago, I upgraded from a point and shoot to a … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday–Kampong Glam

Posted on April 9, 2014 by

 

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Gardens by the Bay: Cloud Forest Dome

Posted on March 21, 2014 by

  Yesterday a friend and I had plans to walk Henderson Waves with our kids.  When it began to rain, we shifted our playdate to the Cloud Forest Dome at Gardens By the Bay.  Below are some of my favorite … Continue reading →

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Expat to Expat Advice-The downside of NOT having a maid

Posted on March 11, 2014 by

I’ve talked before about the stresses and downsides of having a helper and all the ways it failed for me, particularly as someone who has no prior experience managing someone in that sort of situation. Our family has decided not … Continue reading →

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4 years in, I still don’t speak metric

Posted on February 17, 2014 by

Today I’m home with a sick child.  Little Rhi started running a fever last night–nothing serious, clearly just another one of those lovely viruses that are part of having kids in school. Sick Rhi The thing is when I need … Continue reading →

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Hay Dairy Farm

Posted on February 12, 2014 by

In my quest to continue to explore Singapore, I decided to go visit Hay Dairy Farm–a goat farm here in Singapore. In 1920, Mr Hay Yak Tang came to Singapore at the age of 16 as a teacher of the … Continue reading →

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