Category: Personal
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Time for… a haircut
Where do you get your haircut? I’ve been getting my haircut at Sultans of Shave since we moved to the east. It’s one of the things I allow myself to splurge on. Other men can get a haircut for only SGD 12.00 to 15.00 at a ten-minute haircut shop. But here it’s SGD 45.00 to […]
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I bought a piece of land
I’ve started the process of owning a piece of land! One of my life goals is to own a piece of land before I turn 40. The paperwork will take about a year. If there are no problems, I’ll be 38 when I hold onto a title. Where is it? It’s in La Union, a […]
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Shattered.
I’ve a list of places, food, and happenings to write about. Staycations, restaurants, and some cycling adventures the past few weeks. However, I’ve been bogged down with other matters like the Philippine national elections. I’m heartbroken it’s come to what it is. I don’t want to think too soon, but I worry this will affect […]
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Run Route: Singapore River (2022)
I’ve had this on my bucket list for a while! A run along the Singapore River. The starting point is Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) which is just a short walk from Raffles Place MRT if you’re entering the downtown area. The run goes in the direction of Clarke Quay on the side of ACM. You’re […]
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What keeps me inspired to work harder
A few months ago I wrote about how I started my first condo investment back in the Philippines. I’ve been getting most of my updates from YouTube videos (like the one below) and Facebook group photos. I also occasionally peek at Skyscraper City. It’s where I get my chismis (gossip) about the latest developments of […]
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TV shows I’m watching (March 2022)
I mentioned earlier that Singapore has been recording over 10,000 cases per day in the past few weeks. It’s also greatly discouraged me from leaving the house to socialise with friends. I’ve been at home trying my best to cope. Being stuck at home is not good for my mental wellness. But that said, there’s […]
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Planning a staycation for my mental health
I need a mental break. I’ve served two back-to-back Health Risk Notices (I’m a close contact of a few positive cases) and I’ve had enough of staying at home. While each notice is 5-7 days and you can technically leave the house as long as you test negative on your antigen rapid test (ART), I […]
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“You speak English quite well.”
I won’t say I’ve been frequently on the receiving end of insults. But when it does happen, it becomes instantly memorable. I remember I was in Dublin a few years ago and someone made that comment: “You speak English quite well.” I didn’t know how to feel at that moment. I remember I smiled. Lol. […]
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Ten years in the Lion City
March 1, 2022 It was love at first flight with Changi Airport. I hadn’t seen anything like it before. I didn’t know an airport could be so clean and efficient that it would make visiting most other airports feel offensive. Changi Airport was delightful and it planted a seed in my mind during a family […]
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I’ve been issued a Health Risk Warning (HRW)
(…and hopefully the last of its type, as CNA reported today they’re changing it to a shorter 5-day “Health Risk Notice” or HRN from next week) Two years into the pandemic and I’ve received my first SMS isolation notice from the government. As a close contact of c-19 case, I’m to monitor for symptoms over […]
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