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A cat picnic without the cat

My sister and I were all very excited for the cat picnic that was planned 2 weeks in advance, but our cat, Boots, was very uncooperative, struggling with all her life to NOT get into the pet...

Jan 27, 2013 Like

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arrange and rearrange

If you have a penchant for geometric shapes, you will love this free printable 2013 mini calendar found at A Merry Mishap. I've had quite a bit of time recently, and what do I do but rearrange my...

Jan 3, 2013 Like

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Life updates

While I'm still recovering from the fact that life in Japan is over for me now, 2012 was a significant year because M proposed! He popped the question on the morning of Thanksgiving, which...

Jan 2, 2013 Like

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Happy Mail Day (2)

Some time ago I won the giveaway on Bonjour Johanna's blog! I received a copy of the Colletion #1 zine, and 2 lovely photo prints. Johanna is an art and textile designer from Berlin, and she has...

Jan 2, 2013 Like

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The Boston Diaries VII - Thanksgiving and the Christmas tree episode

It was a wonderful Thanksgiving day with M's family and relatives. The day before I helped with setting up of the table, laying cutlery, and folding napkins. M's mom has a huge collection of decor...

Dec 5, 2012 Like

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The Boston Diaries VI - The Basement

Thanks to M's parents, we have a little space of our own in the house. A lot of work was done to transform the basement into a livable space (before it was an abandoned TV room), and I'm really...

Nov 11, 2012 Like

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The Boston Diaries V - Diesel Cafe

Some time last month, M and I had a Saturday date and we wandered into Diesel Cafe in Davis Square. They use organic ingredients, and have a pretty good menu of wraps and sandwiches. It was full...

Nov 11, 2012 Like

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The Boston Diaries IV - the nature walk

M and I managed an early afternoon walk last week. We grabbed some food at Dunkin Donuts, and then had a quiet breakfast down at the pond nearby. We've always wanted to take a walk like this, and...

Oct 22, 2012 Like

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The Boston Diaries III - Rockport Harbor

I went with Aunt B on a half-day trip to Rockport, northeast of Boston. Surrounded by the Atlantic ocean, this suburban town is a popular tourist spot as it is home to some beautiful beaches....

Oct 18, 2012 Like

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The Boston Diaries II - around the house

(I'm halfway through my vacation here, eeps!) Here's a little peek into the Ash's house which I'm staying at now: Boo the house cat // calypso chili peppers // I like how the glass reflects light...

Oct 16, 2012 Like

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The Boston Diaries I

Greetings from Boston! M and I were separated for about 6 weeks before we were reunited last month, after my 27-hours flight ordeal, and a little episode with the border control in Chicago. I've...

Oct 2, 2012 Like

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Reviving childhood at Old School Delights

Old School Delights (OSD) is all about bringing back all your childhood memories, at the same time satisfying your taste buds with well-loved classic local dishes. Ever since coming back, I've made...

Sep 10, 2012 Like

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Happy Mail Day!

I'm so late on this post! A beautiful huge package was waiting to be unwrapped when I got home last month. It was from Mag, my partner for the Lovely Package Exchange (Summer 2012). It felt like...

Sep 8, 2012 Like

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An unlikely coffee bar: Chye Seng Huat Hardware

When Mei and I heard that Chye Seng Huat Hardware was the name of a coffee bar, we almost couldn't believe it, and wondered, what a strange name for a cafe. Chye Seng Huat Hardware (CCSH) is found...

Sep 2, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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A day at the museums

Some time last week I made my way down to the museums as it was free entry for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents (PR) for the month of August. It's been a really long time since I last visited...

Sep 2, 2012 Like

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Last domestic trip in Japan - Swinging by Sapporo (II)

With a day alone to explore Sapporo, I decided to make my way down to the Sapporo Art Park 札幌芸術の森. It is a vast area which includes a huge outdoor art museum, an indoor museum, various craft and...

Aug 30, 2012 Like

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Last domestic trip in Japan - Swinging by Sapporo (I)

I decided that my farewell trip in Japan would be up north in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Simply because I've never been there, and I've heard so many good things about spending summer in the northern...

Aug 28, 2012 Like

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Japanese summer festival at Singapore Japanese School (Changi)

Every year, the Japanese Association of Singapore holds the Summer Festival at the Singapore Japanese school in Changi. Despite it being held at the far end of the island, they had a turn-out of...

Aug 28, 2012 Like

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Farewell meals at Saiseki Yukashi & Cafe Bird Nest

T brought me to a hidden restaurant called Saiseki Yukashi 彩席ゆかし. It's the kind of place you can't get to if one doesn't drive, and so of course I've never heard of it before. It is popular for its...

Aug 27, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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FFT: Good food for a good cause

It's no doubt that Food for Thought (FFT) churns some really good food, and at some pretty good prices too. I remember my first visit to FFT was at the North Bridge Road branch, for its renowned...

Aug 23, 2012 Like

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Favorite pages from my Japan scrapbook

I started the Japan scrapbook in March, thanks to inspiration from M-chan! I wondered why I didn't start on this earlier, but I'm glad I eventually did. Thankfully I've actually been keeping travel...

Aug 21, 2012 Like 2 people like this

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delicious goods found at Public Garden

One thing I forgot what I liked about home was the flea markets - especially those of local artists/designers. Ah, the joy of finding some little pieces of handmade goodies.Today we went to Public...

Aug 19, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Back to the unfamiliar familiarity

It's been a week since I came back to the homeland, and while I think I've settled in pretty okay, there're still many a times I wish I could go back to the 'normal' life I've had for the past 2...

Aug 19, 2012 Like

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Shikoku-mura in Takamatsu

The day after attending the Hello Sandwich workshop, T and I ventured to 四国村 Shikoku-mura. We took the Kotoden, which is very convenient for travelling around the city center. 四国村 is an enormous...

Aug 13, 2012 Like

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mt school giveaway - winner!

Sorry I'm a little late in announcing the results - I'm now back in Singapore! The winner is Kimberly! I'll get in touch with you soon.Thank you all for participating in the giveaway!

Aug 10, 2012 Like

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Leaving Japan

“二年間いろいろなお世話になって、本当にありがとうございました！” Today is the day I say a final goodbye to the JET Program and going home. Just a month ago we had a meeting with our BOE supervisor, to finalise all the details...

Aug 1, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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mt school with HELLO SANDWICH + GIVEAWAY!

Amid the hectic days of preparing to go home and attending beach/farewell parties, the day finally came where T and I attended the much anticipated mt school workshop in Takamatsu 高松, Kagawa.The mt...

Jul 26, 2012 Like

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first attempt at fried carrot cake

For my last visit at one of my elementary schools, the 5th grade teacher requested that I do a Singapore food cooking session with the students. I didnt want to make chicken rice or bah kut teh...

Jul 16, 2012 Like

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Kinosaki: the perfect Japanese onsen experience

M and I wanted to do a special getaway before we leave Japan, and we decided on an onsen (hot spring) trip. Tottori is well-known for its numerous onsen scattered around the prefecture, but a...

Jul 11, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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A cat picnic without the cat

arrange and rearrange

Life updates

Happy Mail Day (2)

The Boston Diaries VII - Thanksgiving and the Christmas tree episode

The Boston Diaries VI - The Basement

The Boston Diaries V - Diesel Cafe

The Boston Diaries IV - the nature walk

The Boston Diaries III - Rockport Harbor

The Boston Diaries II - around the house

The Boston Diaries I

Reviving childhood at Old School Delights

Happy Mail Day!

An unlikely coffee bar: Chye Seng Huat Hardware

A day at the museums

Last domestic trip in Japan - Swinging by Sapporo (II)

Last domestic trip in Japan - Swinging by Sapporo (I)

Japanese summer festival at Singapore Japanese School (Changi)

Farewell meals at Saiseki Yukashi & Cafe Bird Nest

FFT: Good food for a good cause

Favorite pages from my Japan scrapbook

delicious goods found at Public Garden

Back to the unfamiliar familiarity

Shikoku-mura in Takamatsu

mt school giveaway - winner!

Leaving Japan

mt school with HELLO SANDWICH + GIVEAWAY!

first attempt at fried carrot cake

Kinosaki: the perfect Japanese onsen experience

A rainy day in Kurashiki

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