Last Monday's trip to town to get some burgers with my friend Alison and unintentionally exploring the area because we got lost. Stumbled into a restaurant / bar with the most gorgeous sitting area outside with fountains and of course, a view of the glass house the bar is in. I think I might have an idea where to have my birthday (fingers crossed it wont be full!)
I'm not sure if it was because we were hungry, but literally every burger on the menu sounded so scrumptious. In the end, I had the Bronut and an oreo milkshake, Alison had the El Diablo, and we shared some dirty fries. The El Diablo tasted quite like tacos in a burger, which was really good - but surprisingly really spicy too. The Bronut was a combination of food from the heavens - bacon, peanut butter and jam, glazed donuts, and cheeseburger. It was truly living the dream having all my favourites in one. I wonder why I've never tried to make it.
Burgerfest had the sickest decor and they even had a sega games room and a ping pong dome, which we totally would have tried out if we were not so into catching up. But definitely a place to hang out and be unhealthy (well you could hit a few ping pong balls and burn some calories after I guess).
Wearing shorts and light coats to make full use of autumn, especially those few sunny days.
Dressing up the most basic outfit with structured outerwear.
Blazer and cape from Missguided, Shirt from Gap,
Shorts from Zara, Belt from Topshop,
Bag from Marc by Marc Jacobs, Shoes from Valentino
x
Amelia
I don't think I'll ever be ready for adult life. Work has been on my mind a little too much. Fighting for what you really like is tough. But who else is going to fight for it but you. Making it a point to persevere, and ever grateful for the little acts of supports. A little goes a long way.
Always looking forward to lunch as a break from everything. Hell am I getting old. Can't wait to finish this project and actually start being more creative before I lose it.
Basil - Kallang Wave Mall
The atmosphere here was nice - quiet and fresh. I felt the food was only so-so though and our order got mixed up twice. But the fresh basil saved it I guess. Nothing like fresh herbs, so difficult to find nowadays. I liked the fish cake (could be less sweet) and the omelette was really fluffy. The pineapple fried rice was not too bad - though personally, I hate raisins and sultanas but after picking them out it was still alright. I'm not sure if it's part of the "fresh" concept but the vegetables were a tad too fresh. Maybe for drinks and a snack to chill out, it would be a good place to visit.
After lunch we picked up some buns at MK bakery in the same mall. The Belgian chocolate bun was a great boost to carry on with work. Mochi texture and lava chocolate in the middle. Who wouldn't like that. And who has donuts for breakfast? (Me waving my arms madly) yep, I saved the chocolate donut for breakfast and it still tasted awesome. (I am a chocote addict, I will not lie - I could bathe in chocolate sprinkles)
I never knew that there was a mall near the new stadium until mama lai brought us for dinner there. (My momma more hip than yours) but it's a pretty cool place. There are a number of places to eat and even rock climbing walls. (In the middle of the mall?!) So I guess if you're the active type, it would be fun. Though I much prefer to be as close to the ground as possible and just enjoy my donut from there. I think a sloth would describe me pretty well.
Cafe Melba - Goodman Arts Centre
Not the first time and definitely not the last time I'll eat here. One of the better cafes to chill out and have good food. (Great date place) Cafe Melba has good pasta and pizza and the best sweet potato fries (everrr).
Here's a reminder not to forget to take your mind off work once in awhile to enjoy a little time alone or together alone with the ones you love.
X, Amelia
Life is full of uncertainties but we can't keep letting it hold us back,
we need to learn to let go and find the thing that keeps us going.
At times, past events or experiences may come back and haunt us, trying to force itself as a regret rather than just another memory. And it makes you wonder if you're on the right track, or just wandered back to square one. Sometimes it makes you feel inadequate, like you don't deserve better, because of how brutal people can be with their words and actions. If there is anything I learnt, is that people are beautiful in their own ways (well, most people anyway) and just like how we wouldn't say or do something hurtful to someone else, we shouldn't do it to ourselves too. There is much love to give but so much self loathing. Sure, there are times when we do drown in the toxic and negativity from situations or other people. But there comes a point where we have to snap out of it because it is damaging - all the hurtful self questioning and ridiculous expectations we place on ourselves. I'm not going to be righteous about this because even I'm still learning to love myself enough to know that I deserve better.
Doesn't matter if people do not understand and throw judgements around because I think I know better than them what I should do with my life. And if you really are so free to bring others down, use the time to ponder if your life is that great. Because chances are, you're in your own bubble, which people honestly ain't got time for. Everyone has different standards of love and forgiveness and just because I don't see things your way, it doesn't necessarily mean that I am wrong. If I deem i deserve better, I will fight for it, if i'm not, i'll make sure I become worthy. Right now, I'm perfectly happy and people who understand will be happy too.
There are never regrets, just lessons to be learnt. So take chances and give yourself chances - to fail, to fall, to be happy, to be loved.
Fridate at Whisk & Paddle and Oblong.
Quiet and relaxing atmosphere and good food plus the best ice cream waffle combi.
(or maybe I'm just biased because I had the best company. Try it for yourself!)
Even though it was really cloudy and drizzly, the walk along the waterway was really nice and breezy. So refreshing to be somewhere serene for a change.
Whisk & Paddle
Address: 10 Tebing Lane, 828836
Seafood pasta and miso cod.
Seafood was really fresh (the prawns were crunchy and sweet) and pasta was done just right, with tomato sauce that wasn't too tangy.
Cod was fleshy and juicy paired with the miso was just the right amount of sweet and salty. The mash was on point and don't even get me started on the lotus chips (I could eat a whole basket of it)
Looking for turtles
Red velvet waffles with earl grey ice cream at Oblong.
This place has some pretty cool deco and details but I was too busy savouring the waffle (oops)
Hidden in Serangoon gardens, among all the awesome food, it can be easy to miss. But honestly I think it beats the other ice cream places there. The cream cheese between the waffles was absolute heaven. Even though I'm not that big of an ice cream fan, I'm definitely going to be craving for this (and quite often - what is diet anyway?)
X, amelia
