Category: Singapore
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Eighty percent.
Proof of life: It’s not that I wasn’t doing anything in August. Quite the opposite! Returned to evening “WODs” (workout of the day) with my Philippines-based fit fam. Moderated a webinar for work. (I’ve never moderated a webinar before.) Continued producing weekly “Saturday Uncut” videos on YouTube. Managed work load after some sudden changes at […]
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Celebrating our anniversary at Little Island Brewers Co.
Since I moved to the eastern part of Singapore, I’ve always wanted to grab a beer and take in the ambiance at Little Island Brewers. It’s a self-service brewery and restaurant located in Changi Village. When we arrived on a weeknight, the setting was comfortable. There were barely any people here due to this pandemic. […]
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Getting my second vaccine jab in Pasir Ris
I guess this is a continuation of a previous post about getting my first vaccine jab. 🙂 July 25. The day of my 2nd vaccine appointment. I was LESS anxious this time. Probably because the first experience was breezy and painless. Plus, I had a cute guy inject me! Like the first time, I didn’t […]
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“Are You Local?” Podcast Launch
I’ve finally launched my podcast! I was afraid to hit publish back in late 2020 because of imposter syndrome. I needed to take a “time out” and wait until I was comfortable putting my voice out there. It’s not perfect but I learned not to fall into that perfectionist trap. So finally, here it is! […]
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Getting my first vaccine jab in Pasir Ris
COVID-19 vaccine registration for non-citizen residents of Singapore (ages 12-39) started on June 30, 2021. The government gave citizens in this age group more than two weeks head start to register. As a non-citizen but long-time Singapore resident, it was anxiety-inducing to wait. But I’m glad we were finally included. We are fighting this pandemic […]
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Pandesal in Singapore: Panrizal Tinapay Therapy
A friend posted an Instagram story recently and it featured a box of pandesal. My friend is also in Singapore and it caught my attention. “Where did you order that?!” A few days later I’m happily welcoming a box of pandesal and cheese bread at my doorstep. I also ordered a set of ensaymadas. It’s […]
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Revisiting Yishun’s Northpoint in 2021
The pandemic has kept most of us from travelling overseas for leisure. What’s the next best thing to do? Go visit a shopping mall in Yishun. I used to live in Yishun. It was one of my first neighbourhoods in Singapore. Back then, the neighborhood shopping mall was a simple building with an L-shaped layout. […]
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Preparing for this marathon
I think we are going to live with this virus for the next few years. Businesses and travel might resume in the next few months. More people might get vaccinated. But I think it makes sense to start planning for the long term. It’s going to be like this for the immediate future. We will […]
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Unli-Rice at Orchard Road: The RiceTable Indonesian Restaurant
PJ is a rice lover. Often what we both want for lunch (or dinner) is different. I want my salads, pasta, and proteins. He wants anything else as long as it has rice. On his birthday, I wanted to take him to a restaurant that specialises not in rice… but in what goes great with […]
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Photos: Universal Studios Singapore (February 2021)
Author’s Note: Yes, it is SAFE to visit Universal Studios Singapore (USS) during this period. Social distancing ambassadors are patrolling the park grounds. Entrance is restricted to those who are scheduled to visit on that particular day. USS is open 2pm to 9pm but with several rides closed, I think you only need 4 to […]
George in Singapore 