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Autumn Light ♥


My apologies for being such a sporadic blogger. Life has been hectic and a bit crazy in every way possible. In a good way though. Perhaps I'll be sharing some news soon!

Although we're nearing the end of this fall season, I have to say.. I absolutely love fall. (Maybe not so much the rainfall..) Pumpkin spice lattes, Thanksgiving, cozy sweaters, the beautiful hues and color changes in our trees, pumpkin patch visits, boots, and photoshoots! Lily, Sarah and myself got together the other day to shoot a two-part style story, and we couldn't have more perfect fall weather to be outdoors. The colors were just stunning. Hope you enjoy the first look!

The Singapore food trail ♥


I honestly didn't know where to begin with talking about food from Singapore. I probably would've gained a thousand pounds during my trip if weren't for the constant walking and sweating in our tropical heat. I'm sure most of you know, and I can probably argue.. that if there's anything you come to Singapore for, it would be for our food. Your taste buds are definitely in for a treat.



Singaporeans.. we are so spoiled for choice when it comes to food. We're blessed with cuisines that are unique to this part of the world, and also.. fusions from the Chinese, Indian and Malay ethnic groups. My family is Peranakan, so our home-cooked meals consists of a mixture from each! We have some of the best hawker centers (regulated street food) in the South East Asia region, and as far as pricing goes, well.. you def get your money's worth. Eat your heart out and eat like royalty. 

I don't quite have specific spots I hit up when I'm back.. and I'm def no food guru, but the few that I frequent, perhaps you might want to give it a try when you're visiting my hometown! I usually like to hang in the east, so I'm either at Simpang Bedok, Bedok Block 85, or Changi Village. I'm pretty sure my cousins will argue that there are better spots for certain dishes, but they'll probably agree with the ones I have listed. Other ones I frequent when I'm in the area is the Tiong Bahru market, Chinatown, Little India, Holland V and Newton. I absolutely love how the Tiong Bahru neighborhood has transformed in the past little while, with up and coming cafes and eateries, as well as bookstores and boutiques. A nice mix of the old and new.

I'd say your best bet though, is to ask the locals and explore. When Fiona and I met up, we loved exploring areas with little cafes and dessert houses. Which is how we chanced upon one of the most delicious red velvet cakes I've ever tasted at the Artistry. And when I met up with Jessica, she brought me to Koh's Grill & Sushi Bar @ Wisma, and I had a one of a kind sushi roll. The shiok Maki. Seriously.. it was mouth-watering good. I highly recommend it. So who knows, you just might find a hidden gem of your own. And honestly.. the worst that could happen is you having a mediocre meal in Singapore.

So for those who have been to Singapore or is from there, what are some of your favorite food spots in this city-state? Oh and your favorite dishes! Please do share! I'm always looking to find new places to grab a bite when I'm in town :) P.S I wish I had better photos to share, but lugging a DSLR in this heat is no fun. Hope you guys enjoy nonetheless!

A nostalgic visit ♥


I am a bit disappointed in myself for not taking as many photos as I usually do when I'm on vacation, but it's a bit hard to do in the city I grew up in. Over the years, Singapore has gone through an overhaul, and we have recognized that it has lost a lot of soul. I found myself drawn to what's left of my childhood, trying to capture and preserve a piece from the past. My cousin Rachel and I decided to play tourist in our hometown, and cafe hop around some of my favourite places in this city!



I felt like this trip was a much needed one for me. I needed to come home and allow myself to see that the grass isn't always greener on the other side. Perhaps I was too blinded by temporary fulfillment to know that mine just needed a little watering. Seemed like it was greener for the longest time though. This fresh perspective thing seems to be making its rounds in my life lately. But.. one thing I am thankful for is quality time with the fam. It's nice to know that even though we're miles away from each other for the most part, we'll always, always have us. More on my trip back to the motherland next! 

Disappearing beauty of the tangible ♥



As some of you may already know, India is a special place for me. It was where I decided in my heart, that I needed to pursue photography one way or another. Although I haven't boarded the professional train yet, I'm continually working on my craft to eventually get there.

I've been thinking of putting a book together from my village shots for awhile now, but haven't quite gotten around to it. And well.. life kinda got in the way. (I know, no excuse!) But I was also especially picky as to how I wanted my photo book printed. When I first stumbled upon Artifact Uprising, I immediately knew I wanted to get my first photo book done by them! So completely smitten and inspired by this company. You could say it was love at first sight. Maybe a little infatuation. Coming from the digital era where we document everything on our phones and computers, it was extra special receiving this in the mail. 

Artiftact Uprising is dedicated to beautiful design, environmentally-responsible papers and authenticity in all things. And it is evident in their product. Oh have I mentioned it is made from 100% post-consumer waste recycled paper? Too cool. Although this is just a mini book for myself, I will definitely be putting together another edition with stories, quotes, and memories from the trip. Can't wait to share when it's done! Let's just say I will be making more photo books from now on. 

 

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