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Find Love in the Little Things
I saw an Instagram story the other day and it stayed with me. It’s a video of an old man who flew all the way from the US to Taiwan to meet his sister for the last time. She had been diagnosed with terminal cancer, and he wanted to be there before it was too… Continue reading
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Lunch at MODU – A New Korean Gem at Mandarin Gallery
I recently checked out MODU, a new Samgyetang specialty Korean restaurant that just opened at Mandarin Gallery—and honestly, I’m already thinking about going back. I went with an ex-colleague to have lunch with our ex-boss, and we dropped by during a weekday lunch. The space was modern, clean, and surprisingly cozy for something so new.… Continue reading
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A Floaty Afternoon at the Balloon Museum
I visited the Balloon Museum at one of the event halls in Marina Bay Sands with a good friend last week. We went on a weekday afternoon and picked the 2:30pm time slot. Even though we arrived a little earlier, the staff were nice enough to let us in anyway. It turned out to be… Continue reading
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Future Travel Plans: Hong Kong & Our Honeymoon Dream
There’s something comforting about having travel plans to look forward to—it gives the heart something to quietly get excited about. Coming up soon is a short trip to Hong Kong! I think the last time I visited was around 2012, so it’s been more than a decade since I last experienced the city. I’m really… Continue reading
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A Day at Gardens by the Bay: From Blossoms to Dinosaurs
Even though I’m from Singapore, I recently found myself rediscovering Gardens by the Bay. This time, was accompanying overseas friends who were bringing their children there for the first time. It’s always nice playing host, but there’s something extra special about seeing familiar places through fresh eyes — especially kids’ eyes! We started at the… Continue reading
Ashes in the Light 