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August 2017

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Kara Cafe

Posted on Friday, August 25, 2017



So I know my life looks a little frivolous sometimes but I promise you Vickii and I do get some work done when we meet, haha! Pretty pleased with how efficient we are too since we get each other's aesthetic.

Anyway, found ourselves in a middle ground at Kara Cafe, which also happens to be a revamped Sogurt, which I think all of us Bukit Timah school kids are familiar with. Yes, sogurt is still inside as well with their huge yogurt machines if you are feeling a little nostalgic. Didn't try any this time since I had a full meal!

Anyway, when I first saw the cafe on Instagram I didn't believe it was in Singapore, but it really is! The interior walls are to die for - not sure if I prefer the exposed pink bricks or the charming pastel murals. One thing I do wish is that the cafe had a bit more natural light as it was very yellow cast - I did a lot of editing on my photos, sooo... don't say I didn't say :'D

Food wise I got a bit of a workout with my pesto sourdough, but taste was flavourful and very filling.  Also, much "ragrats" upon leaving the cafe and realising I actually had 1-For-1 on the entertainer here. GAH. Half of me feels like I need to go back to make use of it and the other half is like "you just went, woman".

But ok, there were a lot more interesting items on the menu going on as well which I wouldn't mind coming back to try, like their rice bowls so we'll see!

Kara Cafe and Dessert Bar
617 Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 269718
Opening hours: 11:00am-10:30pm

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Mellower Days

Posted on Monday, August 21, 2017


Amongst the many things Alex and I talked about, I remember discussing learning new languages and how it changes the way you think about the world. When I was 12, I developed an interest in learning French because we had one of those touristy "learn French" books at home, but I told myself I was too old, I mean, there were kids who've been learning it since they were born - that's 12 years ahead of me and I'd never catch up.

So as ridiculous as it seems (imagine if I actually did start learning French when I was 12), I won't let being "too old" ever be an excuse again. The thing about learning languages is that there is no downside. No one will ever react to you negatively for trying to speak their language, if anything, it opens up doors and helps you connect with people. I say this with first hand experience, having an acquaintance turn into a new friend because of a shared interest in a language (Norwegian, ahem, hi Beverly); speaking to strangers randomly and seeing their eyes light up in gentle amusement when I ask them if they are German in deutsche.

Honestly, I was so horrible in Chinese I believed myself for years to have zero flair for languages and still, I don't think I have any kind of natural ability - just a desire to learn, and that's the most important thing. I wish I learnt more relevant languages to where I live but I guess we can't choose what we are passionate about.

What next? Cantonese? French (finally)?