Veggie Options at Saizeriya

Tampines 1 has a new Saizeriya outlet. There are not many vegetarian options but you can request that they don't  add meat. The pasta comes in huge portion like the mushroom spinach cream pasta which costs $6.90. I particularly love their truffle ice-cream and gratin.  Compared to Pastamania, price for pasta is much lower and offers better dessert variety. 

Mushroom spinach cream spaghetti ($6.90)

Oregano gratin ($5.90). I requested for no meat.

Truffle ice-cream ($4.90)

Passing of Xinyao Pioneer

I read with sadness that Xinyao singer, Yan Liming passed away recently. I grew up listening to Xinyao songs, or Singapore Chinese folk songs. She sang many local drama theme songs and many of my favourite Xinyao songs like Happy Trio. If you ask me what are the things that remind me of Singapore, I will say Xinyao as it is part of my childhood and part of Singapore Chinese culture. 

I read that a group of Xinyao singers like Liang Wenfoo will be planning a memorial singing event to remember Yan Liming on 14 Oct at Capitol Piazza. I try to attend because I enjoy listening to Xinyao songs and they reminds me I'm in Singapore. 

Yan Liming is the lady in red.

Last Print for i-Weekly and 8 Days Magazines

Today I went to purchase the last print edition of i-Weekly and 8 days magazines as these two local entertainment magazines have decided to venture to digital version only. 

I feel sad that these two magazines that I read for many years will no longer be in print. For me I'm a tactile person and love the feel of papers and I enjoy reading from a physical magazine. I can keep the magazine of my favourite singer or actor. In the past, I look forward to buying the magazines especially if my favourite artist is on cover. 

I doubt I read the online version as I do not really like reading online and it's not healthy to spend long hours online. In the future for entertainment news, I will just read from Shin min daily Chinese evening newspapers.  

Going to Perth in Late November

I don't intend to go to Australia this year but on the third week of November, I be going to Perth for a week work. This will be my first trip to Perth and it's about 5 hours flight time from Singapore. Just hope the weather will be cool and windy. 

Next year I plan to go to Taipei and explore the beautiful and serene Nongchan temple and explore various vegetarian restaurants and snacks. Taiwanese are more friendly compared to Hong Kongers. 

Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days

Just watched this inspiring Korean movie last week, Along with the Gods 2 at Suntec City Golden Village cinema. The ending is kinda unexpected. It made you think that sometimes forgetting your past lives is not a bad thing. One of the grim reapers who committed evil deed was made to remember his evil past life and he lived with regret and sadness for a thousand years. Some meaningful quote include there is no bad person but bad situation. Whenever in doubt, remind oneself to be kind even when you feel angry or unjust. 

Universal Studios Singapore at Resort Sentosa

If you love thrilling rides, Universal Studios Singapore is the place to go. In the 90s, I was daring and tried almost all the rides at Gold Coast Dreamworld. Now, I only dare to venture the kiddy rides. Recently I went to to the Universal Studios Singapore. The last time I went to USS was in 2014. Not much has changed except for the new trick eye museum. 

One area I love is the New York area. It reminds me of my solo trip to New York to watch Broadway musicals and visit all the art and design museums. Even though I went alone, I had no time to feel lonely as I was immersed in the arts and musicals. It's definitely one of the best holidays in my life. 

New York, New York! One of my favourite cities besides Taipei.