Old vs New

Over the weekend I was exploring the island and was so thrilled to stumble upon

this scene from 'Old Singapore'...was instantly CHARMED*

Such an extremely rare sight to be captured these days! You know...

old buildings/shops continue to be replaced with new developments in here;

Singapore is one rapid changing developed country!

~take a look at the new Singapore:

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~Woweee...Amazzzing view right?

Certainly anyone would marvel at the obvious progress!

However, I feel somehow a little sad that 'change is inevitable'.

The original 'old charming Singapore' scenes are almost gone...or going?

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~XOXO*

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-Photo: Old Singapore by me & Modern Singapore found via

Arrival*

" Well- well- well...

I'm here...I'm here!!

~SINGAPORE~

a.k.a the Lion City! "

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... Singapore is not without its lovely charms...this isn’t my first time visiting this beautiful small & very hot-humid country. Can’t wait to explore & discover more of this cosmopolitan city this time! It is a beautifully manicured tropical paradise too, with large canopy of trees and stunning flora lining all the roadways! Visual feast galore!! It is incredibly clean and organized and enjoys the reputation of being one of the safest & fast growing cities in the world. Most people are generally friendly and most of everyone speaks English. –Yes…they call it ‘Singlish’ (errr… Singapore English!). Let me pace myself & get adjusted to the humidity...as I discover the wide variety of Singapore life and hopefully share more with everyone okie*…but first thing first, must take care of a few business meetings before painting the town pink & capturing more visual delightsss… ~Thank you everyone for all the lovely comments & taking this journey with LENORENEVERMORE…

~Till then darrrlingsss…~XOXO*

" ~CHEER*sss..."

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-Click HERE to view lovely short video on Singapore

-Pics: City skyline & map via newasia-singapore.com

~LIGHT at the end of the tunnel...

...might as well enjoy the journey while I am in it!

I've gone through this underground tunnel in Singapore so many times...

it never seizes to amaze me somehow! ~please take a look:

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...it's super-super clean!

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There are old historical photographs of old Singapore...lovingly framed~

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such great+beautiful reminder of how this country has grown & prospered...

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and my-my-my...the mirrored wall, has no finger prints!

such perfect place to do last minute make-up I tell ya! ...errr even plucking eyebrows!!!

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This could be the most beautiful underground tunnel I've ever been through...

Just above it, is one of the busiest street!

Shenton Way; which is Singapore's central business & financial district.

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~thought I should just share another slice of my daily life here in Singapore.

P.S: Missing my home sweet home! But I must extend my stay in this country.

Cos' my boss is flying in next Monday! O&O...I think I better enjoy

this weekend to the max before his arrival no? ~yesss...

Have a wonderful+FUN* weekend everyone!

~XOXO*

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Arrival~

~Hello-hello & Greetings from Singapore!

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The view from above...just before landing~

so thrilled to finally arrived safely...especially after about 19 hours up in the air!

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The ride from the Singapore Changi Airport to the city.

Palm trees & purple bougainvilleas along the roadside were greeting visitors to the island!

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Singapore is definitely known as the garden city! ~super clean!!

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Look at the canopy of matured trees! extremely well pruned, aren't they?

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Well...my very first day & early evening in Singapore~

" Warm tropical Greetings! "

Let me get busy with my camera and

hope to share more wonderful adventures...until then everyone!

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~XOXO*

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-Photos ©LENORENEVERMORE

errr...please don't laugh~

The sun was shining brightly through my window over the weekend...

perfect opportunity to be shameless!

...stripped naked (birthday suit baby!) & took some shadow-self portraits!

(blush-blush*)

a friend told me earlier, that my shadows resemble aliens...'E.T phone home!'

(,,,don't laugh!)

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...this one you may laugh all you want!

"whahaha... flying high marks on silliness right?!"

I really-really had nothing better to do I tell ya'! (Photoshop is FUN*)

Would you be brave enough to take this Airline around the world???

anywayyy...

I'm all packed today & ready to catch a looong flight (18 hours!) to Singapore once again.

Dear new readers, I fly to Singapore for work+pleasure quite frequently~

you may click here to read more of my 'Singapore Adventure Posts'

As usual, I shall share my travel photos with all of you when I arrive

in the island of Singapore okie* Promise, no more naked shadowy-self portrait!!!~whahhh*

~Wish me a pleasant flight everyone!

~XOXO*

as always~

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Tiger Roaring Dance*

It was a FUNtastic evening in Singapore,

especially watching these lively-energetic youngsters

from the local school, danced their way to

the 'roaring twenties' music!

I guess it's the Chinese Year of the Tiger theme

~ROARING...get it?!

[curious to hear the music? click HERE]

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Well everyone,

this is my final week in Singapore~

simply must 'break-dance' my way to complete

my work obligation in this country.

Anyway, hope I'd have some time to

explore & enjoy more of Singapore as well!

I'm sure I would~all work and no play would

certainly make me grrr-grrr-grumpy!

~SMILE tigress!

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~XOXO*

via Singapore

Kebaya~

...errr Kebaya what???

I've been a great admirer of textile, traditional costumes & cultures...

~learning more about them is such a pleasure!

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The Kebaya is a beautiful, usually translucent & embroidered blouse worn with a batik sarong by the ladies...it is a work of art, a labor of love, heritage...

A traditional costume that is timeless~

Here are more interesting facts about the kebaya from Wikipedia. The earliest form of kebaya was first came from the north of the Indonesian archipelago. The clothing type began to spread to Malacca, Java, Bali, Sumatra, Borneo and Sulawesi. After hundred years of acculturation, the garments have become adjusted to local customs and culture. Prior 1600, kebaya on Java island were considered as a sacred clothing to be worn only by members of the Javanese monarchy. During Dutch colonization of the island, European women began wearing kebaya as formal dress. During this period, kebaya, that was originally made from mori fabric, were modified with silk embroidered with colorful patterns. ~to read more click here

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I found this on-line-shop that ships internationally!

[range about US$70 - US$900 for the most elaborate]

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Here are more lovely close-up details

on the embroidery ~take a look:

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~a little trivia:

Singapore Airlines Stewardesses wear a rather more tight-fitting interpretation of the traditional Kebaya. Their Kebaya uniform, designed by the fame French haute couture designer Pierre Balmain in 1972

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" Ladies, you look so fabulousssss... "

~ whether traditional or the new & updated interpretation

of the Kebaya...I'm planning to get one while in Singapore.

I think wearing a Kebaya top & pair it with my favorite jeans

would be quite a fabulous look no?!

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~XOXO*

via Singapore

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-Pics via Betelbox,NyonyapendekMalaka,Travelasia.one.Yesterday.sg,Wikipedia.com

Eat-Drink-B-merry*...

Singapore is full of

food-glorious-food...

...can't wait to devour more-more-more !!!

It's a FINE* CITY for exotic food loversss...

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...do you know?

Singapore is also infamous

for being a 'FINE' country

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~Well-well-well...

found this Ad in the Singapore newspaper the other day...

of course I tore it up ...AND

shredded into piecesss...flushed the evidence down the toilet!

" Buh-bye Slim !!! " (I'm dangerous like that! ...whahhh*)

Well...Intend to eat, drink & be merry

in this very FINE Country! ~Yesss...

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" Have a delicious weekend* Everyone! "

~XOXO*