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WANT ANYTHING FROM SINGAPORE? My mom’s text read. I gave it some thought before ultimately replying “Mmm, no.” Truth is, there were a hundred and one things I wanted from Singapore but nothing my mom could check-in on her flight back to Manila. It’s been over a year since I was last at the Little Red Dot and I’ve\u00a0been itching to go back and try to cram every single experience that I’ve been missing in a weekend trip. Sadly, it’s mostly wishful thinking coz I’m gonna need a longer trip, a bigger stomach, or even a time machine to relive everything<\/em> that I’ve been missing about Singapore. So this Friday evening, I figured I’ll ride the wave of nostalgia by posting this non-exhaustive list. Let’s go Law of Attraction!<\/p>\n

1. My absolute favorite restaurant in Singapore, and probably the whole world – ARTICHOKE<\/strong>. I love the food, the vibe, and the PEOPLE (Hi Ronnie!!!). This is hands down the #1 thing I miss about Singapore.<\/p>\n

2. Going to Changi Airport after work for Keishoken’s Black Garlic in RAMEN CHAMPION<\/strong> and then checking out the shops after because yay, Airport Pass discount<\/strong> \ud83d\ude00 And also,\u00a0SABOTEN<\/strong> where we became regulars and we knew the Pinay manager and server as well as pretty much the entire staff.<\/p>\n

3. Weekend afternoons roaming every single aisle of KINOKUNIYA NGEE ANN CITY<\/strong>\u00a0– so much books!! – and then grabbing hot chocolate at PAUL<\/strong>\u00a0before going home with a huge ass smile.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Jogging from Beach Road to the MERLION\u00a0<\/strong>and back – realizing that hey, it’s actually close by and that I’ve developed a deeper understanding of the city’s map<\/p>\n

5. Thai food at BALITHAI<\/strong>\u00a0or the hawker below Blk 2 in Beach Road. For Balithai, get the set meal for 2 – so worth it! You’ll be stuffed til your neck but it’s sooo good!<\/p>\n

6. 328 KATONG LAKSA<\/strong>\u00a0– my favorite!! This is also my go to spot for bringing guests to try authentic Singaporean food. This is NO FAIL!<\/p>\n

7. Japanese buffet at KUSHI<\/strong>, the food is good in itself, BUT! OYSTERS\u00a0<\/strong>used to be included in the basic menu!!! Nomnomnom<\/p>\n

8. CHINA ONE NIGHTS<\/strong>\u00a0– free flow of alcohol plus a live alternative band that sang Kings of Leon, The Killers, etc plus a pool table and the smoky “social” room. Sadly, they closed down some time back. \ud83d\ude41<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0BEACH DAYS<\/strong>\u00a0– Sunday you will find me, haha! Good times at Sentosa \/ Tanjong Beach Club. The only thing more memorable than the beach parties was finding a ride after a long night, haha<\/p>\n

10. Driving around Singapore visiting various neighbourhoods in search for cute cafes with hopefully decent food for\u00a0WEEKEND BRUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n

11. Driving along the old CHANGI COAST ROAD.<\/strong>\u00a0They moved the road now to make way for the additional terminals, but this has always been one of my favorite roads.<\/p>\n

12. Celebrating CHINESE NEW YEAR<\/strong> – xin nian kuai le! Hong bao yi ke lai!! And of course, my favourite favorite favorite – LO HEI!!!! It tastes soooo good guys!!!<\/p>\n

13. A meal at CUT<\/strong>. Seriously my best meal still – scallops for starters, the perfect medium rare, and souffle for dessert. Not to mention the bread selection at the beginning. UGH. Absolute perfection!\ud83d\ude2d<\/p>\n

14. RCS Logistics Singapore Christmas<\/strong> – from decorating the office and to anxiously waiting for Ikea’s live Christmas trees and to the annual dinner with the lucky draw and to singing Christmas carols, so much fun!\ud83c\udf85\ud83c\udffb<\/p>\n

15.\u00a0SUKIYA TAMPINES<\/strong> – my favorite steamboat restaurant where I accidentally splattered the hot cheese from the Chicken Cheese Ball at the guest at the next table who I overheard later on asking her companion “there’s cheese ball?” to which her companion replied “yeah, but I didn’t get coz messy la”. THE IRONY!!!<\/p>\n

16. Having my hair done by NICK <\/strong>at LENA L<\/strong>, I have yet to find a trusted go-to hairstylist here in Manila.\ud83d\ude22 I can just go, “Nick, you decide” and leave the salon happy. Find me someone as skilled as him who I can trust please!!!<\/p>\n

17. Fish ball soup at the I12<\/strong> food court followed by a movie then Gongcha and Churros midnight snack.<\/p>\n

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18.FEI FEI WANTON MEE\u00a0<\/strong>at whatever time of day or night. Yay for 24 hour food spots!<\/p>\n

19.\u00a0FREE DRINKS!<\/strong> Singapore has been such a drinking enabler. From Ladies Night in Clarke Quay (ok fine, in ATTICA, hehe!) to jagerbombs at Mogambo. SO. MUCH. ALCOHOL.<\/p>\n

20. The last, and probs the most important – EARNING IN SGD<\/strong>, hahaha!<\/p>\n

Whew, that’s a lot noh? Hopefully, I get to go on a Singapore trip soon. My mom and my best girl\/ex-roomie are also considering a trip back, so, fingers crossed! Althooough, truth be told, I’m feeling a pull towards NYC or Sydney for Halloween \ud83d\ude48\u00a0Last Hurrahlloween before 30?? Aaaah<\/p>\n

One thing I don’t miss about Singapore though was how fat I was. Well, Reg, with the amount of food on this list… \ud83d\ude1d<\/p>\n

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