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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

    Chasing Brunch and Trails: My FlagWhite Café Review in Bukit Timah, Singapore

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

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    Singapore Quarry: A Hidden Nature Spot Near Bukit Timah

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

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    Confucianism: On Wisdom, Virtue, and a Cultural Temple in Tainan, Taiwan

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    Meditations (Things Unto Himself): A Masterclass to Life, Time, and Living Well

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Step into the Wizarding World: Harry Potter Visions of Magic
15 January 2025

"Harry —  yer a wizard" I'd waited to receive my acceptance letter to Hogwarts and soon I'd accepted my fate of being a muggle — until the exhibition arrived in Singapore! Calling …

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a little more time: a poetry chapbook
4 January 2025

The creative journey The evocative imagery and emotional depth found in poetry have always captivated me. In poems, a full tale unfolds, capturing raw emotions and fleeting moments of life in …

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2025: Embracing Growth and Gratitude in the New Year
1 January 2025

The countdown began, and so did the fireworks. The turning of a new page to the chapter titled 2025 rang loud and grand. A toast to the new year to …

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Step into Howl’s Secret Garden with Studio Ghibli Exhibition
15 December 2024

Ever wonder how the Secret Garden Howl gifted Sophie feels like in Howl's Moving Castle? Or what a ride with No Face would look like in Spirited Away? Spirited Away …

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A Day in Jurong Lake Gardens: Scenic Brunch, Lotus Garden, Waterfall, and more
21 October 2024

Jurong Lake Gardens is the perfect escape for a refreshing day out in nature — photo spots, great food, and unique water features.  Spanning across Chinese Garden and Lakeside MRT stations, …

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29 candles, a dollop of cream, and a little regret
12 October 2024

I’ve always found personal posts the hardest to write. It’s not because I am creating content that can’t be destroyed (well, yes, this is difficult in a way), subjected to …

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Winding Serpents: Casetify Basilisk Case Review
13 June 2024

Casetify is popular for its fancy designs and collaborations, shockproof protection, and a high price point. As a late adopter to the trend in town, I am finally here to …

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Sicao Green Tunnel: The Little Amazon of Tainan
15 March 2024

Enter an enchanting realm in Sicao Green Tunnel (四草綠隧) located in the Annan District of Tainan, Taiwan.  A famous tourist spot, the Sicao Green Tunnel refers to the water channel behind Sicao Dazhong …

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Step into the Sunflower Field: the Van Gogh Exhibition
30 July 2023

Van Gogh: the Immersive Experience exhibition has come to Singapore, the first stop in Southeast Asia.  Learn more about Vincent Van Gogh's life, admire his venerated paintings, and step into the 360° multi-sensory …

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Meet the Peacocks in Shou Shan Zoo, Kaohsiung Taiwan
15 July 2023

Welcome to Shou Shan Zoo (壽山動物園) in Gushan district, Kaohsiung City. The biggest zoo in Southern Taiwan, it is name after the Shou mountain (壽山) where the zoo is located. Spot …

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