First Time Visits
17 January
First time visit to… School of Art, Design, and Media – Nanyang Technological University
I have several friends who studied in NTU so I’ve always looked forward to visiting their former campus at some point. A few Saturdays ago, I had a valid reason to travel west where it was located. My friend Zihan was using one of the studios there to shoot his forthcoming film, “Threshold” so thought I’d drop by and see what happens behind the scenes. Also caught up for a bit with Junfeng (also a filmmaker in Singapore) on my way out of the building.
Threshold shooting
31 January
First time to… Yishun
I have always wanted my random bus rides to take me to the north but been unsuccessful. Last Saturday, I tagged my sister along for a mid-morning adventure around Singapore. Took a bus that went all the way to (drumroll) Yishun interchange, a journey that lasted almost an hour from Orchard.
Where is Yishun?
Some images along the way and when we reached Yishun.
Lots of signs. Which one do I look at?
Not really sure what this is
I think this is a lake, unless I got my "bodies of water" incorrectly.
There's a $10M Hong Bao draw in early Feb. This drew a long queue from heaps of people.
Lunch at Northpoint mall - Lemon Chicken & Pattaya rice. I was told Pattaya rice is usually wrapped in fried egg and has lots of pepper. True, true. But I don't remember it from a previous trip to Pattaya.
"Excellence Together Singapore Forever". Might make uncle Rick Astley smile.
31 January
First time (in a long time) to… Holland Village
I arranged to meet up with Wallace but he was running late so I walked around the area first. It’s been a little over 2 years since I last went – I think it was with Sean and Ryan over dinner at a Mexican restaurant. Holland V attracts a mixed crowd — locals and foreigners — and offers lots of dining options (from coffee shops to high end restos). Nearest MRT station (10 minute walk) : Buona Vista.
Had afternoon tea with Wallace at 211 Rooftop Terrace resto (211 Holland Avenue, Holland Road Shopping Centre, #04-01 Singapore 278967Ph 6462 6194).
