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Gardens by the Bay, Singapore
Right after I booked the tickets to Singapore, I knew right away that I wanted to go to Gardens by the Bay again. I went there in 2012, and while the city didn’t impress me much, I’d known that I’d love to visit Gardens by the Bay again in the future, especially the conservatories. So…
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Singapore in A Glimpse
Two weeks ago, I went to Singapore for a much-needed vacation (I’m not kidding about the much-needed part, after 10 days working on-site, followed by another week of long hours, it really was much needed). To be honest, Singapore is not my favorite city. Sure, it’s clean, organized, and everything that Jakarta isn’t. It’s nice,…
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Life, in the Middle of Nowhere
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work on-site in oil and gas industry, for me it goes like this: The day starts at 6 am with a meeting (and a blob of sunblock, SPF 110), then work starts (I usually sneak out for a quick breakfast after the meeting, because, who in the world…
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10 Most Memorable Places in Southampton
Last July was not the greatest time I’ve had this year. It was intensely somber and grim, and wow, I didn’t realize how much it was reflected on my posts. Now that it’s August, I’m trying to be more cheerful. However, since I’m still feeling a bit nostalgic about Southampton (why hasn’t it diminished, by…
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Today
Today is my graduation. Let’s backtrack a little. A year ago, this time was blissful, spent with the epitome of summer cliches. Picnics, Pimms, shorts, t-shirts, and summer dresses. There was this little thing called dissertation that loomed in my conscience whenever I wasn’t working on it, but I usually shook it off. Hours in…
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An impulse, a bottle of wine, and a remarkable night
It all started with a quick dinner somewhere in Portswood, on a cold November night. As we were walking out, she suddenly said, “Let’s go to the docks.” I hesitated, thinking it might not be such a good idea to go there when it was windy and rainy, when she added, “Let’s buy a bottle…
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Portobello Market, Notting Hill
Things have been gloomy again here (as ever), and I’m in dire need of bright colors. Sometimes, there are moments when those are the only bright things in my life. And what’s better place to look than in an old folder titled Portobello Market? Honestly, I don’t quite know any girl who doesn’t like Notting Hill. And…
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Hyde Park
I’ve never been fond of big cities, and London is no exception. I went there many times, and it was always good, but it never left an impression on me. For me, London was always too big, too crowded, and too overwhelming. Fascinating, but daunting. And yes, crazy expensive too. London always put me on…
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The new Her Little Journal!
This August will mark the fourth year I’ve been blogging seriously. Seriously as in, putting a lot of thought and effort in what I write, rather than rambling nonsense crap on a public space. When I started it, I didn’t think I’d stuck with it for a long time. I easily get bored with anything,…
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Snippets of Edinburgh
I first went to Edinburgh in January 2014, right after my last exam. I fell in love instantly, despite the gloomy sky and intermittent rain. I had such an amazing time going to the castle and walking around the old town. My favorite was Arthur’s Seat, where I spent one blissful hour taking pictures and watching people come and…
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