Cheap Movies in Singapore

Singapore movie tickets is going upwards. The ticket price rose even faster than inflation.

As for me, I keep enjoying cheap and even free movie tickets.

That's all thanks to UOB NOW debit card which giving me free tickets every Monday and $6 tickets for every weekday. Heck, even students' price of $6 is only for Monday to Friday before 6PM. But with this card, I can enjoy $6 movie tickets Mon to Fri all day! (Except Friday night, d'uh)

Anyway click here to see what they offer and enjoy the same privilege as I do.

NOTE: I'm not affiliated with UOB or paid to write this post. (which i regret so) Anyway I'm writing this cause I enjoy the $6 movie tickets and I think this is a great offer you shouldn't miss.

And oh, UOB NOW also double functioned as EZ-Link. Word of caution however, UOB NOW does not have NETS function. Although it can be used in normal ATM but it won't work for NETS purchase.

List of Water Cooler in Singapore

Hate tap water but don't want to buy bottled water? For environment sake or for your pocket's sake, you might want to get armed with list of where you can get free ice water along the street without hurting your pride.

So without further ado, here goes.

1. National Library, basement one, in front of toilet. And almost all floor except floor 1.
2. Airport. T1 to T3. spread all over
3. Singapore Visitor Centre, Orchard Rd. Just go inside.
4. Most churches in Singapore have water fountains. True Way Presbyterian, near Queenstown MRT, first floor. Extensive list will be put here when I get to hear from readers or confirms the existence myself.
5. Most schools have water fountains as well. So I won't mention too much on it.
6. Starhub shop and carrefour [plaza singapura] have water dispenser, sponsored by ice mountain. Just go inside.
7. Raffles City Shopping Center. Level 2. Near Swiss cafe. [close to okaidi/obaibi childrenwear]

Some places I've known need to be reconfirmed. so sad that IKEA Alexandra removes their water cooler. Last time I know there's a water cooler on 3rd floor of Jurong Point, near baby's room behind the Kopitiam. Can anyone confirm it's still there?

As the list still very small, I do need help from readers who knows such places with water cooler. A photographic evidence will be much appreciated. At least we can help those who are tap-water-phobic to get free hydration on the road. Please help if you know any in the major malls or even Orchard Road stretch.

Do write in comments for any input or suggestions. I will update this post from time to time.

Updated 28 June

Chris' Scribbles will change format

Dear readers,

I've decided to change the format for this blog. The new format is still in construction (on paper) but will combine the seriousness of financial planning and the fun and joy of life.

The new format will invite you, as reader, to explore life as a financial professional as well as my other side of life who loves good offers and bargains.

As much as quizzes and prizes will be given away here, do stay tuned for the new version.

In tune with my job as financial professional, I would write articles on future planning, insurance planning, investments planning and of course some of my personal interests including review of blogs I read, self improvement articles as well as money management strategy.

The new version will also have a long long list on how to get the best deal in Singapore. You might never know how much money you can save. And of course, contribution from readers is very much appreciated.

Thanks and Enjoy!

Chris

stretched noodle...

stretched noodle... Have you heard of it?

How about la mian? Sounds familiar?

And how about hand-stretched la mian? Sounds yummy?

Well, in Tiong Bahru Plaza there's this handmade la mian shop which is an oasis for affordable and good la mian.

Their noodle's have perfect texture for la mian just not enough flavour and character though. I wish they make it little bit more tasty.

But the soup really do complement the noodle well.

Well, go ahead and try. They currently have $5 la mian promotion which I think it's a good offer.

Welcome to planet Earth, Princess Kirana...

The other post can wait but this one shouldn't.

So without further ado, I'd love to welcome baby Kirana Wenxin Lynne Bahls.

Congratulation Tim and Mag, Wish you all the blessing from us. I bet she'll be very beautiful in 20 years.

Sorry, no pics here. But if you want to see the new mom and dad, you can always check out the website HERE.

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I mean, HERE. But just a moment. Aren't they really look alike?

Tall Dad with glasses, black haired hyper-active mom, wonder if the baby grows just like Zoe MacPherson.

Time will tell.

PS: While you're admiring the baby's cuteness, do drop by babyblues.com to see the lighter reality of the new family.

PPS: Just realized that baby Kirana shares her birthday with me. But I think her number's better: 04+04=08. cute isn't it?

PPPS: Without the family name, there are 17 letters altogether in her name. Just like mine. Hahahahah...

Cool Blog!

Stumbled upon Christof's Blog.

I think he's quite cool in his own way. The blog is very honest and straightforward. It's kinda nice to read, really. I rarely heard blogger who in a way straightforward but not blatantly offensive in a way.

Drop by and have a sip of coffee while entertained by the Singapore Complaint Choir. (Although, complaining is not good, but it's more enlightening to hear such things.)

Hey, I'd love to put the vid here but he's got the full lyrics and I think it's worth a visit.

Oh yeah. It's all HERE.

Roast Duck Rice...

Apparently there are two kinds of duck rice in Singapore.

Roast Duck Rice and Braised Duck rice.

The way to differentiate both is very easy. Just look at the sign! So obvious huh? But if you can't read the sign, it's still very easy. Braised duck skin would be slightly wet look and light brown. While roast duck skin would seemed oily and from the look of it, crispy.

For me, I prefer the roast duck with crispy skin. A little warning though: Duck contains high level of cholesterol. It's nice. But do have it with thought to spare. Or if you insist on having a lot of duck rice, I can sell you a nice and cheap critical illness policy.



The avocado Juice however, is not the one you can find in some Indonesian restaurant here. It's kinda mixed with milk and tastes like avocado ice cream. And I can't even taste the avocado. But the shopkeeper is a very kind tomboy who calls everyone 'brother'. Need to give my thumbs up for the good service.

Anyway it's somewhere in Alexandra Village. Get a catch there. It's great. Just writing this I already dreamed of the crispy skin again... sigh.

Indonesian Grilled Chicken!!

The secrets of indonesian grilled chicken are...

The Soy sauce and the chili. But these ingredient are the complement. The true taste however, would require skill and technique that would create a great blend of flavor inside the chicken.

And harmonious medley of spices is the one that really create the "delicious" flavor from the simple meal.



Thanks to our guest star Hendra and Mrs. Ramli, (uhuyyy, Mrs. liao!) Their affirmation about the chili sauce simply remove any doubt about it. If you like it spicy and hot, here's the place.

Ayam Bakar Ojolali is located in Lucky Plaza, Singapore. 3rd Floor

One of the best ayam panggang you can get in town!

Chee... Cheong ... Fun!

For those who don't know what the title is, it's hokkien for "Ready... Get set... Go!"

Haha, no, seriously. Chee Cheong Fun is basically rice rolls. Sometimes filled with prawn or char siew (roast pork) and eaten with soy sauce. Let's call it CCF from now on.

I don't know what happen but when I paused the movie, my lips and the voice is no longer synch.

Can anyone help me how to fix this? Else I'll be look like badly dubbed Japanese guy.



Anyway it really is the best CCF I've ever had in my life! Seriously! If you ever been in Singapore and want to have a try, gimme a call. We'll go there together!

Yong Tau Foo

The movie was cut... arrrghhh... What did I pressed?

Okay, if you watch until the end, I was saying "The shop was located in the corner of - Alexandra Village, obviously"

Anyway I love it there simply because they fry the tofu. The tofu skin was crispy and the fishcake was awesome.

Combined with the sauce. Irresistible!

Have a blessed Friday!

Okay.

Enough fun. No, I mean the fun is still there but I need to pitch some seriousness here.

I'm going to get married. Really. When? Soon.

So I'm doing something outrageous here. If you see in the right hand side of the blog, there's a chip-in widget for my wedding.

I know it's very ridiculous to expect someone to just give me money for nothing. So in exchange, I'm going to keep blogging and vlogging.

And if you do really want to help me without click on the chip-in, check out the sponsors below will you? You can chip in for me by clicking the ads there...

Okay, okay... fine. I'll vlog about this tomorrow. My hair is in ruin right now and I'm not going to comb it coz I want to go to bed... yawn... after uploading another vids.

By the way, I'll be opening an ebay shop as well soon. I hope I can use this Good Friday Holiday to set up my shop.

And for everyone, have a blessed Good Friday and happy easter.

"For God so loved the world, HE gave HIS only begotten SON. So those who have believe in HIM, should not perish. But have EVERLASTING LIFE."

Lest I forget Getshemane... Lest I forget HIS love for me...
Lead me to Calvary.

Clipart courtesy of Watton

International Meatless Day

I'm not sure whether it's actually recognized internationally but it seemed that this Thursday, March 20 is the international meatless day and the best thing is: the Vegetarian food near my place is giving away free lunch.

Being an excellent receiver, I tried the lunch. It was great. One of the best curry I've ever taste. I should com there more often.

How hard my job is...

Now if you want to know how hard my job is, Here's a nice thing to see.

This is not made by me but I really admire the effort for the filmmaker.

Enjoy!

Disclaimer Please...

Oh yeah. I think I need to make a few disclaimer here.

All the videos I'm taking, unless it's described differently, will be raw, uncut, uncensored, unscripted,... in short it'll be 100% spontaneous with all the risk of bloopers.

As evident, If I'm introducing a food, you will be able to see the food, freshly served and untouched.

But I still want to make a video on it anyway. So if you still haven't bored with my face, you can take a look at this.



PS: The Disclaimer is true unless specified otherwise. Heh... if someone offer me some million dollar to promote their product, why not. But I won't promote anything that I don't want to buy.

Mmmm, pastaaaa....

I love pasta. Especially Aglio Olio.

It's so nice, simple, tasty and healthy.

Here's one of my fave in Achorpoint.



It's not bad. I just prefer my aglio olio in form of linguini instead of spaghetti. But oh well... It's still enjoyable.

When I decide to Vlog...

Well, I realize that the why Ialways fail to consistently maintain my blogs are because I'm lazy to type...

So if I'm lazy to type, and I still want to get something out of it... Why don't I just make a video log to show you right away.

I think it's a whole lot better than I have to take all the pics and upload it, and give explanation for each picture I took and so on.

So here's my first post on the vlog.



Not that perfect but it's not even scripted. And it's my first time, okay? I'm still camera-virgin.

Anyway I'll have these clips up and ready soon.

Hope you enjoy it. Do give a little comment. Thanks

Takoyaki Shop?

As I went through Orchard Rd. on a nice Saturday, few things come into my mind:

I always like Takoyaki. My favorite is the one in Taiwan. From Japan Boat brand, it tastes so good that it makes Takoyaki in Singapore taste like junk.

Oh, for some of you who don't know what is takoyaki, I've got a nice pic here.

Image by wikipedia

It's basically a flour ball with a piece of tako (Octopus) inside.
Now in Singapore, the market price for takoyaki is about $2.20 for 3 balls.
But there in Taiwan, it's priced at NT 35 ($1.60) for 6 balls!

The question is: WHY?
WHY the heck it's so expensive here in Singapore? Is it the Octopus? or is it the Fish flake? Is it the manpower? Or maybe the rent place? I don't know.

The taste? Taiwan's definitely better:
1. Singapore don't oil the plate before the batter. It helps to make the taste bland and less character on the balls
2. it sometimes undercooked so the skin is not firm yet. and the consistency of the ball is not as good as well.
3. Singapore uses pre-shaved katsuo-bushi (Fish flake). While Taiwan uses freshly shaved ones. As Taiwan actually have the katsuo factory it's their winning point.

But after all the minus side of Singapore's Takoyaki, people keep queuing for that. So my decision is made:
This year, I'm going to make a Takoyaki shop that entirely revolutionize the whole takoyaki experience in Singapore.

My takoyaki will be different. The price I target it at $3 for 6 balls. And I'm not going to use some styrofoam box for the packaging. I'll be using a nice carton boxes that keeps my takoyaki warm and artistic.
Instead of buying shaved katsuo, I'm importing katsuo blocks from Taiwan and have it freshly shaved right in front of you, my customers! Instead of bland and smoky flake you always get, you'll enjoy crisp and sweet taste of bonito flakes.

So there you go. Now all I need is a business plan and funding. So if anyone want to join me on this: do drop me an email.