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Marathorn: New Balance Run On 2016
Woohooo. We just completed our New Balance Run On 2016 7km a 2 hours ago. Although we do visit the gym to work out a little on weekends, I was never trained for long distance. The last few runs were all 5km. Hence, this is our first 7km run together! I was telling him I might give up halfway and U-turn back and he can continue the run himself but we ended up completing the run together! He was my pacer! We went all the way for 5km before “walking” back for 1km and splinting at the last km. It is so good to have a partner who does things…
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Food: Tastes of Korea at Marriott Cafe
K-Pop, K-Beauty or Korean food isn’t going to exit Singapore any time soon because people are generally crazy over anything Korean! Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel’s Marriott Cafe is pulling the heartstrings of Korean food aficionados with a sumptuous kaleidoscope of Korean delicacies. The dishes are specially prepared by guests chefs Choi Dae-hwan and Lee Jae-Bin from JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul. With authentic chefs from Korea, you can only expect authentic Korean food! Diners will be spoilt for choice with hearty stews, ever-popular bibimbab, delightfully savoury kimchi pancake, fried chicken, succulent roasts and many more. Soup lovers will enjoy the Beef Turnip Soup; Kimchi Stew Dry, Pollack Soup as well as a…
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New: D-Link Homeplug DAP-1620 Extends Wireless Signal
When my dad switched the broadband server due to some issues with our previous telco company, I faced major connection issue at home because there was no signal at level 2!!! My room was the furthest away from the connection at level 1 so I couldn’t blog in my room. Gerald referred me to D-Link out of goodwill and D-Link was quick to address my issue. I told them the issue that I was facing and they got their guy to do a house call with 2 of their items: Repeater and Homeplug. House call was quite hard for me as I am ALWAYS out after work for events so…
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NEW: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel Mooncakes
My favourite festival is nearing again! I love Mid-Autumn because I get to eat mooncakes and I LOVE MOONCAKES!! Marriott Singapore Tang Plaza has started taking in orders for their moon cakes from 11 August to 15 September 2016. “This Mid-Autumn Festival, guests can expect nothing short of perfection as our culinary maestros from Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant combine the best of ingredients, flavors and panache to present 11 exquisite, low-sugar moon cake creatives.” Snowskin Mooncakes: Durian lovers scream in delight because they have their signature Pure “Mao Shan Wang” Premium Grade Durian for $69 nett! My parents love them but I will stick by Sencha Green Tea with Japanese…
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New: The Body Shop SUPERFOOD Masks
Author: James Aw Yong With people getting more and more health conscious, the rise of superfood brands are constantly increasing in the market. This is no exception for beauty products like skincare as well. The Body Shop has came up with five new expert face mask recipes ($39.90 each): Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask British Rose Fresh Plumping Mask Ethiopian Honey Deep Nourishing Mask Chinese Ginseng & Rice Clarifying Polishing Mask Amazonian Acai Energising Radiance Mask I was told that you can apply the masks one after another, Of course, after washing away the current one before applying another one for a different function. If I have to pick a…
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Charity: Arbutus Of Passion And Imagination
Do you like the idea of One Of A Kind? Do you like charities? How about shopping for a good cause? All 7 one-of-a-kind-only Arbutus #OfPassionAndImagination Limited Edition timepieces, each featuring an original work of fine art, are on exhibition at VivoCity (Level 1). Do visit them this weekend because you can read more about the artist’s inspirations and design. The exhibition is right outside Tangs just in case you can’t find them. Each timepiece retails at $1,800 (without GST) and all profits will go to the charity organisation of the Artist’s choice. I always thought that it s a good idea to give back to the society. What makes…
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Buffet: Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard 1-for-1 SG51 Buffet
Back at Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre (HISOCC) for their buffet. If you haven’t already know, HISOCC – Window on the Park has one of the most affordable hotel buffets in Singapore!! To make it even more affordable, the prices are even more attractive from now to 31 Aug 2016: Lunch – 12pm to 2.30pm Dinner – 6.30pm to 10.00pm Lunch (Daily): S$51++ for two persons Dinner (Weekday): S$55++ for two persons Dinner (Weekend): S$61++ for two persons Child (6-12 years old): S$5.10++ per child Child (below 6 years old): Free of charge There are 51 specially curated local favorites for SG51. Expect DIY station like Prawn Noodles (my favourite!!)…
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Staycation Review: Bay Hotel Singapore [Discount Code]
Author: James Aw Yong If you want to stay near one of Singapore’s most iconic beach (Sentosa) comfortably yet affordably , then I would say Bay Hotel Singapore is the BEST option for you! Why BEST? Let me just do a simple quick summary for you so that you can always remember this hotel easily! It is simply because Bay Hotel is…. Biggest Executive boutique hotel in Singapore (333-room Bay Hotel Singapore) Accessibility (Less than 5mins walk to the nearby Harbourfront MRT station) Yummy local street food favourites in restaurant open from 6am to 3am (new all-day dining menu, weekend buffet lunch and hotpot buffet dinner) Handy smartphone for use…
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FREE: For Beloved One Mask Spa
Author: James Awyong To celebrate National Day and Sephora Suntec City’s anniversary, For Beloved One is holding a pop-up Bio-Cellulose Mask Spa event for the public to enjoy a free facial treatment and to try out their signature Bio-Cellulose mask! Date: 8 – 14 August 2016 Time: Between 11am – 6.30pm Venue: Sephora Suntec City Participants will be able to enjoy the following at a beauty counter at Sephora Suntec City: Personal Beauty Consultation Deep Cleansing Personalised For Beloved One Bio-Cellulose Mask Treatment Personalised Face Massage with For Beloved One Skincare Flash Makeup Service Duration: Approximately 80 minutes Participants will also receive a free gift worth $20 at the event!…
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Village Hotel Changi: Corporate Retreat – MFP Pool Party
I am not a very sunshine person because I can’t swim and I don’t enjoy swimming or playing in Singapore’s beaches because they are usually quite dirty :/ But whenever I am staying in any hotel for a staycation, I WILL VISIT THEIR POOL FOR SURE!! My Fat Pocket held her first pool party at Village Hotel Changi with the company of unicorns, Team My Fat Pocket and their bloggers. Even though I am already a resident blogger for the last 3 years, this is my first official team-bonding party with them! It is good in a way to know how the people in the office works, and put a…