An Artsy Afternoon...

As I was browsing my fb account, I come to stumble into a site wherein they feature happenings here in Sg. I have longed for a visit to a museum here and it so happen that there's an open house for NMS (National Museum Singapore) and they're featuring works of art from Europe. So without thinking twice, I made my way to find NMS...

At the front entrance (facing Singapore Management University) of NMS.

It stands out as the national gem in the crown of Singapore's museums. Built in 1887, the neo-classical building is the largest museum in the country.

Gallery guide given out before you enter the exhibit... Musee D'Orsay Paris!

National Museum Singapore is located at 93 Stamford Road

Long queue of art lovers! :)

"Thaulow Family" - Jacques-Emile Blanche

"The Dubourg Family" - Henri Fantin-Latour (1836-1904)

"The Theater Box" - Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947)

"The Lady with the Glove" - Carolus Duran (1837-1917)

My favorite in the exhibit, 

"The Young Girl and Death" - Marianne Stokes (1855-1927)

"Summer Night" (i forgot who painted these)

If you're tired looking around, you can hang in here...

You can photograph the timeless pieces too!

All ages of art lovers are so welcome here... love love love!

Feels like you're in Paris too!:)

"Birth of Venus" - Alexandre Cabanel

"For my part, I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream"

The main "star" of the exhibit, "Starry Night" by Vincent van Gogh.

Essential Information


Opening Hours


Singapore History Gallery
Daily 10am-6pm
(last admission: 5:30pm)


Singapore Living Galleries
Daily 10am-8pm
(last admission: 7:30pm
Daily free admission from 6pm-8pm


ADMISSION FEE
Adult: S$10
Child: 17 years and under; Student(tourist with valid pass); and Senior (tourist 60 years and above) S$5.


For more info, please do visit http://www.nationalmuseum.sg

fancy some H.U.G.?

Earlier today, I managed to bring myself along Orchard Rd as I was in search for HMW (a music shop here in Sg). And amidst the busy streets of Orchard Rd, there are so many gleaming teenagers giving free hugs!!! I bet they are having fun as they randomly ask for a hug from almost everyone that they meet. After giving a quick nice hug,they're giving a sticky red heart for you to put on... Cool!:)

*Cool, isn't it?

*Free hug givers near Ngee Ann City Mall

*They even gave hug to an A&F model 

*Hug giver near ION Mall

JUST SO YOU KNOW...  A hug is something that makes a person feel safe or secure, warm and loved. Safety and security is a big part of a hug as they are a part of showing someone comfort through a painful time in their life and showing that you care. Hugs can show other emotions such as happiness and intimacy as well as sadness, comfort and pain. Hugs can help a person with everything. They are so important to people in order to help them through things - especially of the person is upset. The security and love they show are so important.

I'm not sure about it, but is it Koreans who did first "Free Hugs"?

Namaste Little India! :)

Since it is still holiday here in Sg (day2 of Chinese New Year) and almost 90% of all malls were still shut off, I paid a visit at Mustafa Centre in Little India (I have high hopes that they are so open, and they were!). It was already my second time to be here and still, I'm so mesmerized with the colorful culture of India.

Little India is considered one of the most genuine districts in Singapore. The colorfulness and cheerfulness of this district derived from its being as a shopping arcade. It lies in the east part of the Singapore River—across from Chinatown, located west of the river—and north of Kampong Glam.

Intricate designs of Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple at Little India

Hindi Fashion

Hindi Gold

Fast fact: India is the world's largest single consumer of gold, as Indians buy about 25% of the world's gold, purchasing approximately 800 tonnes of gold every year, mostly for jewelry. India is also the largest importer of gold; in 2008, India imported around 400 tonnes of gold. Indian households hold 18,000 tonnes of gold which represents 11 per cent of the global stock and worth more than $950 billion. (Wikipedia)

Mustafa Centre is Singapore's 24-hour shopping mall 

My Executive Thali at Balaji Bhawan

(A thali is a selection of different dishes, usually served in small bowls on a round tray)

Roti Prata

(Roti prata is a fried flour-based pancake that is cooked over a flat grill. It is usually served with a vegetable or meat based curry and is sold all over Singapore in food centres)

mOments

Out of  boredom and homesickness, I made this video. 

In less than a month, i"ll be seeing them again. Can't wait!

Thank you 2011

It has been an exciting year for me. 

Para bang katuparan ng mga distant dreams ko noon ang taong ito.

I'm so thankful for the outpour of blessings coming from Him. 

With 2011, I have proven time and again that 

God is just always there guiding us silently and hearing our heart's fervent desires.

 Thank you God for all the good things and 

even the not-so-good things that had happened this year. 

Wishing for a more blessed 2012 for me, my wife, my family,

 my relatives, my old friends, new friends at isama na din natin mga twitter followers! Lol. 

Good vibes for the coming new year!

singapura

Almost 3 months here in SG and I'm trying to enjoy every minute of it... well, I'm trying real hard, mind you.

i'm happy now... very.

My close ones always tell me na..
"Dont count the chickens unless the eggs are hatched". 

Oh well, what can I do now if i'm brimming with happiness? 

Finally, my dreams are starting to be set in motion... 

Hug me tight SG! :)

which "house" do you fit?

matatapos na nga ang isa sa mga pinakagusto kong panooring movie sequel. hay. sadness no? ilang taon ko ding inabangan ang HP. nakakaaliw lang kasi talaga sya. noong una pa lang, winish ko na sana, sa ibang parte ng mundong ito e may katotohanan ang mga napapanood ko sa pelikulang yun. gusto ko ng magic e. parang ung feeling na nakakakiliti. it really interests me.:) kung may hogwarts kaya talaga, saan ako mapupunta? hmm.. siyempre gusto ko gyrffindor, pero malay ko ba san ako ilalagay ng sorting hat. pwede kayang matry each year bawat house? hehehe

needle in a haystack life

lately, i had had musings with myself. so many things to do. so many dreams to live with. but i can't seem to start how. time is up running, and i am stuck in the corner. geez. what am i supposed to do?

The End has Come...

I can't believe that THIS IS REALLY IS IT.. last HP movie to watch! huhuhu :(

But then, I am so excited for our batch (HS) because we'll block screen one of the playdates of HP here in Times Square Subic! yay! Excited much!:)

But for now, since it is still 2months away before the play date, imma read again the book.. well, i hope i can fit that with my so hectic sched..:)