2 Storey HDB Terrace for sale
June 19, 2008 – 11:11 pm | 73 Comments

To notify keen buyers of available HDB terrace units for sale / rent here, I try to keep this space updated by trawling the Saturday Classifieds in the Straits Times and do random Google searches. …

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In Our Backyard – Filming of 180 episodes Local Series
May 31, 2009 – 12:22 pm | No Comment
In Our Backyard – Filming of 180 episodes Local Series

899 Kopitiam as a venue for local filming

Chuck and me walked to the Indian-muslim 24 hour offeeshop (Fayidha Restaurant) for our usual supper and checked out the filming process that was taking place next door.  (Apologies for the …

Fire at Ava Tower Balestier Road
May 4, 2009 – 11:29 pm | No Comment

Nothing was unusual during our drive home except when a Civil Defence vehicle suddenly cut into our lane and gestured for us to give way.

.. till it turned off into Ava Road along Balestier Road. …

Toa Payoh Hiang Ji Roasted Meat and Noodle House
April 28, 2009 – 8:20 pm | 2 Comments

Tucked away in a little corner opposite the Toa Payoh hub, we decided to try out this stall while we were there to run an errand. The roasted meat looks bright and fresh from the …

Breakfast at Riders Cafe Bukit Timah
April 18, 2009 – 11:40 pm | One Comment

If you want something different from your usual economic bee hoon breakfast, try Riders Cafe. With its charming laidback colonial settings, it is a very lovely place to enjoy your poached eggs and freshly brewed …

D’Deli Restaurant, Race Course Road
March 14, 2009 – 8:23 pm | No Comment

To utilise the $40 vouchers that Chuck’s boss has given, we made a dinner trip down to D’Deli Restaurant one day before they expire.

The address on the voucher states “60 Race Course Road” but when …

Finding our Roots at Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall
January 2, 2009 – 11:17 pm | No Comment

One of Balestier’s tourist attraction – Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall.

Located at Tai Gin Road.

It is a villa where Sun Yat Sen used to live and house his revolutionary activities.

You’ll see this stone carving that …

Yoga at Global Indian School
December 26, 2008 – 11:08 pm | No Comment

After a big Christmas feast of beef shepherd’s pie and a few indulgent sessions on chocolate, I’ve decided that I’ve gained a lot of weight and it is time (again) to put the lose-10KG task …

Flawless Nails at Kim Keat Road
December 19, 2008 – 9:53 pm | 3 Comments

One morning as my cab drove past the shophouses along Kim Keat Road, I saw a flash – of a new Nail Shop! I must have been very blind not to notice this new & …

Wolfberry Cake found at Blk 88 Whampoa Drive
November 24, 2008 – 10:53 pm | No Comment

Interesting Wolfberry Cake found at the corner bread shop (Sunflower) of Blk 88 at Whampoa Drive

Location of Blk 88 marked with a red star above. 5 minutes walking distance from Jalan Bahagia.
The fruit …

Shanghai-like Spa in Balestier
November 23, 2008 – 11:35 pm | No Comment

There is a Qian Zu Ge Spa located on the 4th storey of Rocca Balestier and we decided to check it out. Very nice and cosy indeed, as if we’re in China, just that the …