SG embassy

Passed by our embassy at Xiushui North Street this afternoon.

These people are queuing to submit their SG visa application. Many 'helpers' standing outside the queue, volunteering to assist in filling the application form.

Out of all the embassies on that street, ours had the most number of people queuing outside. Could it be because the embassy is not providing any indoor space to receive the documents? Or is it our open policy to welcome foreign talent?

I'm kinda disturbed... (-__-)

Lai Tai flower market

I've always wanted to keep tiny orchids, they look so dainty and elegant. Many people say orchids are hard to keep, the Chinese florist gave me two simple tips to care for them:
1. Be a lazy gardener, give it half a cup of water every 10 days.
2. Keep it away from direct sunlight.

Cost of plant: RMB20
Cost of pot: RMB10


Vincent chose a jasmine plant for RMB25. We placed it next to the sofa. The flowers smelled so sweet at night, nicer than a cup of jasmine green tea.





























To get to the flower market, just ask the taxi driver to take you to Women Street (女人街）. The flower market is in the building that has two giant white (coloured) elephant statues.

莱太花卉商城
Address: 9 West Maizidian Road, Chaoyang district
地址: 北京市朝阳区麦子店西路9号

My home - finally!

Had been back in SG for almost 2 weeks, dashing here and there, busy like mad every day. Finally got some quiet time to laze around at home today.

Here are some shots of the long-awaited day (31 May 2010) where we became proud owners of a tiny HDB flat:



















Looking out of the window...


















Left: Patterned triangular roof of Geylang Serai market & far out in the distance is Katong Shopping Centre (short dark blue building with orange bits). Beyond the distant white and dark brown tall buildings is the sea.
Top right: White cylindrical Paya Lebar MRT station, greenish-grey Singapore Post building
Bottom right: Some stupid orange-white flats blocking my view of Eunos MRT station