Happiness is…
receiving books and postcards when you don’t expect them =:D p/s: Thanks Adeleine. You shouldn’t have!
When I get a little money I buy books
“When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes.” -Erasmus
My birthday in Singapore involves markets and bookstores
You know what’s really important to you on your birthday. Who do you want to celebrate with? what do you want to do? Initially, I thought of throwing asam laksa party at my place with my family. But the Boyfan whisked me away to Singapore because I was so upset I missed the trip to …
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Geeks say the darnest thing
“Happy birthday! Everyday you age, I love you one day more” Before my heart could melt, he continued with the reason behind that statement “There’s nothing romantic about it. It’s logic” -__- Oh, geeks are exasperatingly funny! But he gets me my favourite things i.e the hippest book on decluttering, a classic written by the …
The definition of a beautiful woman
“It is amazing to me,” said Bingley, “how young ladies have patience to be so very accomplished as they all are.” “All young ladies accomplished! My dear Charles, what do you mean?” “Yes, all of them, I think. They all paint tables, cover screens, and net purses. I scarcely know any one who cannot do …
Miss Universe 2015 Gala Dinner + Thoughts
Oh, I can write an essay about pageants, beauty and a little about my secondhand experience with Miss Universe contest. But I probably wouldn’t have time to. So I’ll put my thoughts in point form: 1. Pageant takes a lot of guts. After seeing how the entire thing work, I have a new found respect …
Birthday package from New York
Yasmine, my first friend in primary school, sent a parcel with cool, hipster stuff: dog butt magnets, craft and a birthday card. For the past few birthdays, I’ve got multi-coloured quinoa and turkey jerky from Trader’s Joe, mini Essie nail polishes, cookbooks and beautiful necklace from local American boutiques. She gives the most thoughtful and interesting presents. …
Sick Sara vs Healthy Sara
I accidentally stumbled upon this photo taken by local street style photographer, Garbage Lapsap. It was taken 5 years ago when I was working non-stop and surviving on delivered pizza and chap fan. It reminded me of the most miserable time of my life. MISERABLE SARA Not only I missed my mothes homecooked food and sometimes …
Did you see my recipe in The Star?
Did you see my recipe in The Star last Friday? It’s in Aino Living brochures which were slipped in the papers. It was only available at selected areas in Klang Valley though. I didn’t manage to get a copy so I dropped by Aino Living at 1U and helped myself with their brochures: Check …