Tucked away in a corner in Sentosa is Singapore’s latest family attraction - the original 3D Art Museum that would bring you to places where you wouldn’t normally go, to experience things you would normally wouldn't even dream of.Overcoming a mammoth obstacle...We first experienced the Trick Eye Museum on our South Korea tour a few years back. I remember it fondly for changing my perception of the visit – literally and metaphorically. Before that trip, I thought it would be mere child’s play. … [Read more...]
NDP 2014 – Power, Precision and Passion
I’ve had several juvenile misconceptions cleared over the weekend. Every year, there would be the awe-inspiring, thundering aerial flypast by the fighter jets during Singapore’s National Day Parade. I've always assumed that:Photo Credit1) Due to the small air space that Singapore has, surely our government would have asked our friendly neighbours in Malaysia and Indonesia for some leeway into THEIR airspace so that OUR FIGHTER JETS can execute their maneuvers well. 2) These top … [Read more...]
Of Officers, Ladies and Gentlemen: Our Navy@Vivo Experience
We’ve had two interesting experiences in the past month as far as the military is concerned. A rare chance to go on board the RSS Persistence!Less than a week ago, we were in New York touring the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, which is housed on board the retired legendary aircraft carrier - the USS Intrepid. On exhibit are war and space machines that have made history (these were the real thing, retired but definitely not replicas). They included, among many, the Space … [Read more...]
Annie Leibovitz, A Photographer’s Life 1990 – 2005
I just turned 43 and honestly, I approached it with some reservations. You see, my Dad passed away at 44 years old (when I was only 13) and that has impacted my life tremendously. Since the day I passed my 40th, I’ve been very keenly aware of my own mortality and along with that, the compulsion to leave a legacy, to make a difference, has been increasing.On my birthday last week, Angie arranged a surprise visit to one of the world’s most iconic photographers, Annie Leibovitz’s exhibition. As … [Read more...]
Drive Safe. Drive. Save! 10 Unique Fuel-Saving Tips from Singlet Daddy!
In our first post on fuel-saving tips, I shared about how Shell empowers and educates drivers to save fuel while driving. This is important since the running cost of owning a car in Singapore is high and inefficient driving only makes it worse. In this 2nd instalment, I will share 10 of my own unique fuel saving tips to help all of us, urban drivers Drive Safe and Drive. Save! 1) Keep it in the Center: In Singapore’s busy city roads, driving in the center lanes reduces the … [Read more...]
Guest Post on Yahoo Parenting: Tell Tale Times with LEGO Toys
Read the original article posted on Yahoo Parenting here. … [Read more...]
Cold Storage Kids Run 2014 – Reflection from a Pseudo-Coach
There are many things I take for granted. One of them is the fact that, as a lively, energetic 6 year-old, my daughter would have no problem running (since that seems to be her default mode from getting to one place to another, like many preschoolers); that she would have a stamina that would outlast mine and that all I needed to do was run a few laps around the stadium with her to prepare her for our first ever Cold Storage Kids Run. I couldn’t be more wrong.Standing with the early blazing … [Read more...]
Drive Safe. Drive. Save! Part 1
Singapore is well-known for many things…among them is the astronomical prices of cars. While that has helped to curb colossal traffic jams, it is a major financial expense for families with children who find having a car is quite essential - not only for the convenience of bringing us to far-flung places locally and bringing the extended family out for meals but more importantly, for those emergencies, particularly during bad weather or peak ‘got money no taxi’ periods.So while we know that … [Read more...]
Sunday Lunch, the way it was meant to be…
Idyllic setting by the waterfrontLike most salaried folks, we slog through work commitments, errands and chores during the weekdays, leaving precious weekends to spend meaningful quality time with our family. Like most, these meaningful times would often revolve around a good meal. Sadly, while buffets are not lacking in Singapore, we sometimes let form, or should I say ‘food’ overrule the substance - the actual purpose behind the meal itself. While the adults may be busy tucking into their … [Read more...]
GREASE is still THE word for rockin and rollin good times
Couple times for us are important but rare. We’ve never been comfortable leaving the daughter in the care of others for too long a time due to accountability and risk issues. Hence, we have to be very selective in the dates we go on. One of those ‘fail-proof’ couple dates that we will never say no to is that of watching live musicals together.Now on at the MBS Grand Theatre till 18 May!When we heard that GREASE – the musical is making its comeback to Singapore, we were psyched. Having been a … [Read more...]
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