Monthly Archives: October 2012

Mari Saturday

Posted on October 28, 2012 by transez

Lynnette and I met up on Saturday afternoon to visit Moca at People’s Park for the Finnish Radical Design Week. We had to brave through the weekend marriage market. This time, there were tents set up with professional matchmaking agencies … Continue reading →

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I sketch again

Posted on October 21, 2012 by transez

Ha, it’s been one freaking month since my last sketch. Had planned to do plenty of em during my 2-week vacation back in Singapore, but other things got the better of me. Okay, here’s one sketch I started last week … Continue reading →

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Two years

Posted on October 20, 2012 by transez

Today marks exactly two years since I moved to Shanghai. When I left my hometown of Melaka when I was 19, I dealt for several years with an acute sense of impermanence, which abated a little when my sisters joined me … Continue reading →

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Omiyage

Posted on October 14, 2012 by transez

I feel lucky to have friends who continually indulge me in two of my greatest loves – Japan and Panda. In May, Fauzie and Pauline went to Japan and brought me some superb omiyage (gift). Arigato gozaimasu! Before I left … Continue reading →

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Lunch at Lynnette’s

Posted on October 14, 2012 by transez

My good friend Lynnette recently finished renovations at her new home, which she also calls the EcoSoho. This project is well-documented on her website, so do check it out to find out how you can make a cozy home out of … Continue reading →

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Gardens by the Bay

Posted on October 5, 2012 by transez

Today, I finally went down to the gardens that one friend said “the only thing worth seeing in Singapore” 🙂 In spite of the sweltering heat, I must say mom and I had a good time walking around appreciating the … Continue reading →

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Mooncake reunion

Posted on October 1, 2012 by transez

It was the Mid-Autumn Festival yesterday (中秋节), a day for reunions (usually for family). Well, I’ve reunited with my families multiple times over this time since I’m having a rare, luxurious two-week vacation at home 🙂 So, it was time … Continue reading →

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