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  • 7 October 2026

    Kanbe Ramen Review: The Hakata-style Tonkotsu Ramen I Rave

    23 September 2026

    Finding Melody in the Poetry: A Review of Margaret Atwood’s Dearly

    16 September 2026

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    A Garden, Briefly: An Evening at The Dead Poets Society Bar, Singapore

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    You Can Do Everything Right and Someone Still Might Not Like You

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Welcoming 2026: Grace, Growth, and Going With the Flow
31 December 2025

It felt like just yesterday that I was sitting at my laptop, typing voraciously away at my 2025 New Year post. Time flies, and it brings me back to an …

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Frankenstein (2025): A Poetic and Philosophical Reimagining by Guillermo del Toro
26 December 2025

“How often a man believes he's met an angel or a devil, only to find it is all an illusion. The game of chess we play... We play only against …

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Christmas Afternoon Tea at ATLAS Singapore: A Festive Experience in Art Deco Grandeur
21 December 2025

For a Christmas celebration that feels indulgent, elegant, and unmistakably festive, ATLAS Singapore is a great choice. Known as one of the most iconic bars and restaurants in Singapore, ATLAS …

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JB Food Guide: 3 Recommended Cafés and Restaurants for Café Hopping in Johor Bahru
15 December 2025

Johor Bahru continues to delight me, not just with its ever-growing list of activities, from petting zoos to escape rooms, but with its increasingly vibrant café and dining scene. This …

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Turi Beach Resort Review: A Serene Nongsa Escape Minutes from Singapore
9 November 2025

It started with a simple conversation, an acquaintance mentioning a seaside getaway perfect for unwinding. That spark turned into an idea for a birthday celebration, and soon, I found myself …

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Alchemy of Chocolate: My First High Tea Experience at Conrad Singapore
19 October 2025

Feeling blessed this year feels like an understatement. I celebrated my 30th surrounded by amazing people, quiet laughter, and moments that felt deeply considered, one of them being a birthday surprise …

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First-Time Thrills in Thailand: My Zipline, White Water Rafting & ATV Experience
14 September 2025

Before hitting my Big 3, I made up my mind to be adventurous this year. It wasn’t an easy start - frequent colds and persistent infections slowed me down. But …

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Breathing Through Silence: Living With Rhinitis Allergy
21 August 2025

My Diagnosis Journey What I thought was a stubborn six-month flu had me questioning if it was COVID-19 all over again. After two rounds of antibiotics and countless trips to the …

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A Taste of Zen in Batam: Towzen Vegan Restaurant
19 July 2025

In a quiet corner of Batam, Indonesia, I was introduced to a little slice of Kyoto by my family and I fell in love with the food and the place …

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Thriving in Chaos: What If This Is It?
3 July 2025

The world is a beautiful, chaotic place. Sometimes, my life feels like a direct reflection of that chaos: messy, overwhelming, fast-paced. There’s always something to do, somewhere to be. My calendar …

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