XinYun @ SG

Headed down to the newest mall along Orchard Road, 313@Somerset, after seeing so many ads linked to it (eg. Uniqlo clothing ads and HMV).

Pretty simple layout, definitely not as confusing as Ion or Orchard Central and although not all the shops are opened / ready, they are all clearly indicated and within affordable range. Definitely my type of hang out place

And in case you are wondering which level is HMV (after moving from Heeren), it’s on the 4th floor…
Music range, isn’t as extensive as it used to be but it’s cozier now, including a game area to try out the Wii and PSP before one decide to make purchase.

And…

Finally had chance to try out Hand Burger, the new restaurant / food joint, that serves… burgers! *doh*

Since Chillycraps and I were at 313@Somerset, we met up with Nicole after her haircut and xmas shopping session and dropped by Hand Burger’s branch at B2. We ordered their Sliders set (afternoon tea set) aka the bite-size burgers.

Photos:

Nicole’s Ice Blended Lychee Mint drink and my Machiato.

The Beer-battered Doryfish, Blue Cheese Burger and Original Hand Burger.

And our ‘model’ for the day

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Well, i love the concept (store layout), menu (interesting design) and food (yummy burgers!)!
Only thing i don’t get, is the heavy utensils (kinda too heavy, not suitable for clumsy old me) and it just doesn’t seem to cut right through the burger, even though it looks sharp.  But aside from that, i would like to try it again soon, esp. the regular size burgers and salads… *drools*

*hints DD*

heh.

What is HIV(quoted via WAD site):
HIV is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system – the body’s defence against diseases.

Difference between HIV & AIDS (quoted via WAD site):
When someone is described as living with HIV, they have the HIV virus in their body. A person is considered to have developed AIDS when the immune system is so weak it can no longer fight off a range of diseases with which it would normally cope.

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It may seem to be just a yearly event, of wearing red ribbons and donations…

But it’s main purpose works as a reminder to all and to educate people to be safe (e.g. less or no casual sex, using protection and getting themselves tested to protect their family) and that this disease can be spread, not only through infected blood and bodily fluids through sexual acts but it can be spread through breast milk from infected mothers to their babies.

And it doesn’t spread through normal contact (e.g a hug or touch) or airborne.
Let us not shun them, as they might be someone close to us or our friends and it’s bad enough to have a disease that attacks the immune system and currently has no cure (only drugs to prolong life).

For more information, pls check out the following links:
- World Aids Day Organization
- Love Amp SG
- PT Foundation

And here’s a WAD pamphlet i picked up, while walking by Sungei Wang KL:

The Peranakan Festival 2009, will be starting next weekend 27th Nov to 6th Dec 2009.

Loads of interesting programs lined up, like:
- Baba Convention – Living Baba Legacies
- The Biggest and Best Babazaar (happening at SMU Concourse on 28th & 29th Nov)
- The Peranakan Ball
- Baba Art – an exhibition
- Baba Bling by The Peranakan Museum
- Peranakan Trails – heritage tours
- Baba House Tours
- Baba Food Extravaganza   (yes, peranakan food! how can they not include this )

and more!

For more program details, do check out the website –> LINK

In case you are wondering what is Peranakan and how it came about, click on this link for more info –> LINK

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Sadly, I’ll be away on a short trip and wouldn’t be able to check out most of the programs happening next weekend.
And will have to miss the I Love Museums Day too… oh well, sigh

Well hopefully i’ll have time to at least check out the exhibitions and food, once i get back… *drools*
*cross fingers*

It’s a 3 day event at HortPark, fun-filled and educational activities that promote environmentally-friendly practices such as using energy-efficient appliances, taking public transport, recycling and more.

Seems like day 2 & 3 (Sat & Sun) will be packed with more events.
Do take the public transport or free feeder bus service, if you are heading there.

For more details –> Here