so lovely here

Randomly Cool: Yishun WaterfrontNot exactly the highest resolution photos but still, the sunset looks amazing no? And yes, this is Singapore! More specifically this is Yishun dam, which cuts across to Seletar airbase (soon to be Singapore’s newest hub on the block, specializing in aerospace), TPE as well as Punggol. A completely clear view of 360 degrees over the water, some bicycles passing by as workers ride back from desolate aerospace hub chatting good naturedly about their day at work, the heavy breathing of cement mixers and lorries leaving progress behind for the night and occasional zooms of cars who then promptly realise the futility of racing down a one lane road littered with speed humps and aging lorries yonder. And all this, blending into the brilliance of water and golf course greenery which slowly turn a golden-blueish hue that Monet would be proud to paint. A bit further ahead, there are kelongs (I shall visit these someday!) with wooden sticks cobbled together into slender platforms stretching out in solitude to the ocean.A few cars are parked by the side but most whizz past, not noticing or perhaps too numb to see beyond the bumper in front. A couple or two sit on the cement looking out to sea and sometimes, the breeze brings the familiar scent and sounds of makeshift family barbeques. And of course, the runners, amble by. Even further ahead nearer to Seletar North Link, over the bridge, you get a perfectly clear birds eye view into the airport’s backyard. If you have a car, you can even explore the hidden roads and literally be within 2m of a $2m plane - its amazing; who needs an air show with throngs of crowds? Its the perfect mix of modernity, progress and nature. Super chilled out, super romantic and just all in all gorgeous. Plus theres the added bonus that come nightfall, a different crowd descends, the cool crowd - but thats another story. Watching that sunset just gave me such a sense of joy and euphoria and hope for the next day - its amazing how so much pleasure can be derived from something seemingly so insignificant, something that happens every 24 hours. Why do we constantly feel we have to go overseas before we can appreciate beauty? Its right here, in Singapore, in your head, really, its so lovely! Next time you’re driving around at 7pm in Singapore, look out for the sunset - be it at CTE or near your HDB, its gonna be beautiful.
Jan 26

Randomly Cool: Yishun Waterfront

Not exactly the highest resolution photos but still, the sunset looks amazing no? And yes, this is Singapore!


More specifically this is Yishun dam, which cuts across to Seletar airbase (soon to be Singapore’s newest hub on the block, specializing in aerospace), TPE as well as Punggol.


A completely clear view of 360 degrees over the water, some bicycles passing by as workers ride back from desolate aerospace hub chatting good naturedly about their day at work, the heavy breathing of cement mixers and lorries leaving progress behind for the night and occasional zooms of cars who then promptly realise the futility of racing down a one lane road littered with speed humps and aging lorries yonder.


And all this, blending into the brilliance of water and golf course greenery which slowly turn a golden-blueish hue that Monet would be proud to paint.


A bit further ahead, there are kelongs (I shall visit these someday!) with wooden sticks cobbled together into slender platforms stretching out in solitude to the ocean.


A few cars are parked by the side but most whizz past, not noticing or perhaps too numb to see beyond the bumper in front. A couple or two sit on the cement looking out to sea and sometimes, the breeze brings the familiar scent and sounds of makeshift family barbeques. And of course, the runners, amble by.


Even further ahead nearer to Seletar North Link, over the bridge, you get a perfectly clear birds eye view into the airport’s backyard.


If you have a car, you can even explore the hidden roads and literally be within 2m of a $2m plane - its amazing; who needs an air show with throngs of crowds? Its the perfect mix of modernity, progress and nature. Super chilled out, super romantic and just all in all gorgeous.


Plus theres the added bonus that come nightfall, a different crowd descends, the cool crowd - but thats another story.


Watching that sunset just gave me such a sense of joy and euphoria and hope for the next day - its amazing how so much pleasure can be derived from something seemingly so insignificant, something that happens every 24 hours.


Why do we constantly feel we have to go overseas before we can appreciate beauty? Its right here, in Singapore, in your head, really, its so lovely!


Next time you’re driving around at 7pm in Singapore, look out for the sunset - be it at CTE or near your HDB, its gonna be beautiful.

I can’t believe I haven’t seen this around but now I’m definitely going to make a trip down there to check it out!i-cognoscenti: Major street art off Haji Lane near Singapore’s Arab Street.
Jan 26

I can’t believe I haven’t seen this around but now I’m definitely going to make a trip down there to check it out!

i-cognoscenti:

Major street art off Haji Lane near Singapore’s Arab Street.

Jan 29

You must be MAAD not to go

I’ve gone to Maad a couple times now and seriously, its amazing! People who say Singapore is boring NEED to come here - reason #183920 why I love Singapore! (:

Highlights!



 #1 Super cool retail therapy options:

“Localised” hand drawn birthday cards, yummy cupcakes and home made icecream, bracelets made of traditional Buddhist prayer beads except MULTICOLOURED and carved into miniature SKULLS (
-whew- thats a mouthful!

Instead of frequenting overpriced stores selling quirky adorable Edward Monkton in Raffles City (disclaimer: I love him!), give Maad a chance for more offbeat, cheaper localised designs! WAHOO (:



#2 Free music!:



I was fortunate enough to catch part of Kevin Matthew’s performance and it was super sweet and chilled out and added to the amazing ambience of the place (: He also sang some slightly more interesting political songs - I do believe there were some digs at our ministers $1million salaries -___-

Even better, you can enjoy the free music lying on astroturf with a pile of cushions or cozying up with your lurverrr in a little quiet tent - GLORIOUS! Sneakaboo!

They also rebroadcast the music in the different rooms so you can listen to it even when you’re busy on your shopping escapades in other areas! (: Trust me, you’ll wanna!



#3 Check out red-dot design museum - FOR FREE!

One of the art installations that I really loved which if I don’t remember wrongly won the 2009 design award competition for having such great colourful and simply designed kitchen ware - Which they then turned into this beautiful art installation!

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AND MORE! (Which I failed to take photos of cause - well, how I see it is that a mark of a good night is lack of photos taken because you’re busy enjoying it!) (:



#4 Be a model for a night! - an art model that is

One of the things that struck me was a group of people clustered at the back busy painting portraits of 2 lucky visitors to maad - SUPER COOL CAN!

No you don’t get to keep your portrait (although maybe if you asked the artist pretty please) but still - its great training and perhaps you can get in some meditation whilst you’re at it! (:

Word of caution, one of the people modelling chose a pose where she was looking surprised, body leaning backwards somewhat, at her husband. I have a niggling suspicion she might have regretted that pose after holding it for such a long time although she had this amused smile on her face - I would be too if there were 10 random strangers trying to draw me!

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The upcoming Maad dates are 10th feb, 9th Mar and 13th April 2012 - all Friday evenings and all in the city centre so there is really NO EXCUSE not to go! Mark your calendars now! Trust me - you won’t regret it! (:

See their site for further details!: here

PS: Completely random and irrelevant but did you know red dot is only red from the front? HOW LAZY!!