One of the highest rated Korean drama recently, Penthouse is a sensational, fast-paced drama full of evil characters that you love to hate, and definitely a must-watch in my opinion if you enjoyed similar dramas […]
Category: Musings
What I Will Miss Most About Leaving Chicago
Now that I am one month away from returning to Singapore, I am actively looking for good pastel classes in Singapore so that I can continue pursuing my hobby. BUT there are absolutely no results. […]
The Helplessness of Living In U.S. with no English skills
Why will anyone in the right frame of mind move to the U.S. when they obviously do not know English? This is one big question that I often ask myself when I see the older Chinese […]
Interesting or should I say weird people you see on Chicago’s CTA ‘L’ Train
People who skimp on train fares This morning, as I was scanning my Ventra card to pass through the train gantry, I spotted a man squatting down and squeezing through the gantry so that he […]
(The Lack Of) Chinese New Year Mood in Chicago
It is just a few more days to Chinese New Year, and if not for the fact that I am aware that it is Chinese New Year, the day would have just passed me by […]
Surviving Chicago’s Brutal Winter
Winters have always held a special place in my heart, not because I grew up in a cold country, but rather because I grew up in hot and humid Singapore so winters just seemed so magical […]
The Existence Of Chinatown In The USA
When I first went to Chinatown in Chicago, I was really surprised and dismayed by how old and run-down it looks. Granted, it really does feel like China, but it looks and feels like how […]
Writing Travel Articles Without Stepping Into That Travel Destination
With the ease and low cost of travel nowadays, it seems like everyone I know travels very frequently and could easily branch into travel writing. Of course, if you are someone who enjoys writing and […]
The Housekeeper: A Stranger Who Knows All Your Habits And Secrets
Recently, I have been fortunate enough to land a stay in a luxurious serviced apartment in Singapore, courtesy of my husband’s company. Ironically, I am a Singaporean with a HDB flat in Singapore, but if […]
Understanding Different Countries’ Cultures Through Cab Drivers
I just came back from a Taiwan trip and I was seriously scorched to death. It was so hot that I even lost my appetite for the mouth-watering food I was so looking forward to, […]
Chasing Carefree 