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Eating without Paying at The Old Town White Coffee Shop

June 28, 2008 – 2:34 pm

Last night, Nic and I went for a lovely dinner at Old Town White Coffee in East Coast Park, one of my favorite places to dine in Singapore. As soon as we arrived, life began to slow down by a few notches…

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Three Girls Went for a Picnic at East Coast Park and Snapped Some Pictures

May 22, 2008 – 12:41 am

To celebrate our freedom, (Nic left for Bangkok), Kero, Yanti and I went for a picnic at East Coast Park.

Yanti took the bicycle while I took the dog. After two hours of walking, I was glad to kick off the sandals.

Kero was glad to lie down. Yanti was glad to relieve her aching butt.

Picnic food tastes so much better. We enjoyed the food we had packed with us and more than we bought from the food court.

Photo from http://www.ski360degree.com

The skiers didn’t look anything like this picture. Almost every one who whizzed past fell into the water. They laughed at themselves. We laughed with them. It was jolly good fun, eating and laughing. *smiles*

A chatty 5-year-old scampered over to warn us not to dangle our feet in the water because there’s jellyfish in there. I didn’t believe her for a second but if she’s right, the clumsy falling skiers’ in big trouble.

We got home too late at 11pm. Nic’s Mum was pale from worrying about us girls. *guilty*

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Is it Safe to Cycle at East Coast Park?

May 20, 2008 – 11:48 am

Dear Mum,

I know you are worried whenever I cycle at East Coast Park.

Thanks for caring Mum, but see? East Coast Park is bright as day with lots of people around - camping, barbecuing, cycling, skating, jogging, dating.

I pedal on the smooth cycling track along the beach. The cold sea breeze and the waves crashing to shore gives me a sense of freedom and rhythm.

The end of the cycling track is a little quiet, but I’m here for only a few seconds before turning back.

There is absolutely nothing to worry about.

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I Cycled from East Coast Park to Bedok Town and Think I’m Still Alive

April 14, 2008 – 8:41 am

Last weekend, I wanted to cycle at East Coast Park but Nic said it’s too dangerous to get there by bike while Lennie said I’ll never be able to finish all 20km. Hm!

Then, Nic offered to cycle the bicycle there for me while I drive there with Kero Khoo. What a sweet surprise.

We met at Bedok Jetty where Nic & Kero acted like long lost lovers. They went off to McCafe, I went off to Changi Beach.

This weekend, I wanted to cycle at East Coast Park again. Nic dropped me and the bicycle off at one end of ECP, I rode till the other end before heading home by myself.

Female Cyclist

Now that I’ve tried the route out, I don’t think it is dangerous at all. I didn’t need to get on the road, there’s a bumpy pedestrian walkway for cyclists to use.

There are tough bits though.

From the top of the pedestrian bridge. Which way\'s home again?

After crossing over this highway via a walkway above it, I need to go all the way down, even into a pedestrian underpass under this highway via a steep flight of stairs.

I’m going to hit the Publish button now. If this post appears on my blog, I didn’t die!

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My Favorite Pet

April 6, 2008 – 10:09 am

Whenever I’m about to travel to Singapore, I’ll start bugging Nic about Kero. I’ll always ask him “How is Kero?”, and he’ll tell me if she’s been naughty or nice. Kero is one of the main reason I look forward to Singapore. :smile:

Here’s Kero peeking at me from the edge of the bed, looking ever so bashful and shy. Don’t you think Kero has the most beautiful eyes in the world? I think she’s prettier than Flame, my Cocker Spaniel.

Kero peeking out from the bed

Here’s Kero on the bed with an inviting look in her eyes. I know she’s hoping I’ll join her.

Kero the lazy sleepy head

So I did! I joined her and we camwhored together. Here’s Kero and I looking to the left.

Kero and I looking to the left

Here’s Kero and I looking at each other.
Who’s that in front of you Kero? Do you trust her?

Here’s Kero and I looking at the camera. The lazy bugger wouldn’t even budge her head up for the camera.

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After having so much fun, Nic and I decided to bring her to East Coast Park. Here she is in the car, stuck between my legs, looking ever so excited!.

Here we are in the car, Kero between my legs

Can you see how thrilled she is to be going out? What a treat!

Kero is so thrilled to be going to East Coast Park in Singapore

Unfortunately, after every holiday to East Coast Park, Kero have to be subjected to a shower.

Now she’s glum because she’s all cold and wet and her hair has gone curly on her.

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Here lies a grumpy and exhausted Schnauzer X.

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Spot the Celebrity

February 25, 2008 – 6:00 pm

We were driving past East Coast Park when we spotted this new, brightly lit cafe. Old Town White Coffee? We’re game! We stopped the car and pressed our nose against the glass door, only to discover the cafe was not yet open for business.

We love white coffee so much though, the next day, we had to try again. This time, we were too late. It was 10:15pm, the cafe closes at ten.

The day after that, we tried again. This time, we found ourselves waiting behind a snaking queue. We didn’t have time to wait though, we had to leave.

The day after that day, we tried yet again! This time, it was slightly after lunch hour on Sunday. We were finally ushered in.

We sat near the counter where we were frequently tempted with fragrant food coming out of the kitchen. We ordered plain bread…

with really delicious curry chicken. Please do not view this picture if your cholesterol level is already high.

We ordered two sets of runny eggs on toast. It was fun trying to slurp the slippery eggs off the toast. Not recommended for a romantic first date.

Of course, we had two coffees. I absolutely love my white coffee although Nic prefers his Kopi Si.

Right after our food arrived, we heard the waiters passing messages that the cafe is out of bread! And out of this! And out of that! Business is soo good. I felt soo thankful that our food made it to us at all.

Can you recognize which famous actor is working here as a waiter?

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