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The Style Mermaid by Kisty Mea • The Little Dröm Store I’ve heard about this quaint shop located in Ann Siang Hill a long, long time ago. But I had a hard time going there because of school or work. Since I couldn’t spend Easter with my family, I’ve decided to go be a tourist for the day and visit some of the places I’ve been wanting to check out. :) The Little Dröm Store is a gallery shop that houses one of a kind accessories, pretty books and notebooks, vintage things (in brand new state) and random knick knacks. The store is located two blocks away from Chinatown MRT, along the quaint street of Ann Siang Hill.  Ann Siang Hill, in general, is full of bars and restaurants. A hidden gem for people who likes to have a good time after a long day. [[MORE]] The store/coffee shop is hardly noticeable. The cafe is located at this street that looks like a dead-end and where a sign that says “no vehicles allowed”. If you still can’t find it, just remember to look for these signs.  Popular childhood treats! <3 Birds fly high, hard to catch. Friend like you, hard to forget.  Can I have everything? This looks like like a great workstation. :) I absolutely love that raincloud mobile, but I’m not sure if it’s for sale. The only downside is that I find most of the items too expensive. Maybe I’m just being stingy. After all, the first rule of money is never use your own! :p But I’m glad I was able to check the place out and take photos.  All photos were edited using Afterlight (my favorite iPhone photo app). To know more about the iPhone apps that I use, click here. The Little Dröm Store 7 Ann Siang Hill, Singapore 069791 (+65) 6225 5541 thelittledromstore.com

The Little Dröm Store

I’ve heard about this quaint shop located in Ann Siang Hill a long, long time ago. But I had a hard time going there because of school or work. Since I couldn’t spend Easter with my family, I’ve decided to go be a tourist for the day and visit some of the places I’ve been wanting to check out. :)

The Little Dröm Store is a gallery shop that houses one of a kind accessories, pretty books and notebooks, vintage things (in brand new state) and random knick knacks. The store is located two blocks away from Chinatown MRT, along the quaint street of Ann Siang Hill. 

The Little Drom Store

Ann Siang Hill, in general, is full of bars and restaurants. A hidden gem for people who likes to have a good time after a long day. 

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The Style Mermaid by Kisty Mea • 24 Things You’ll Learn While Living Abroad Alone “So you look at your life, and the two countries that hold it, and realize that you are now two distinct people. As much as your countries represent and fulfill different parts of you and what you enjoy about life, as much as you have formed unbreakable bonds with people you love in both places, as much as you feel truly at home in either one, so you are divided in two. For the rest of your life, or at least it feels this way, you will spend your time in one naggingly longing for the other, and waiting until you can get back for at least a few weeks and dive back into the person you were back there.” — What Happens When You Live Abroad Most of your life epiphanies will happen on the bus… or train.  You’ll learn how to be resourceful: from trivial things to the unconventional way of how to a cook pasta. You’ll learn how to cook. If you still don’t know how to cook, you won’t starve if you have a microwave and a refrigerator at home.  You’ll do your own laundry and you’ll soon realize the pros & cons of having too many clothes.  Don’t buy stuff, unless it’s necessary. Save money. Keep a travel fund, an emergency fund, etc. You’ll understand and respect the culture of others. You will learn to appreciate the comforts of home. There are times that you will feel sad and depressed. It’s ok. Cry and sleep it over. You’ll feel better the next day. Facetime and Skype will bring you closer to home. But don’t do it too often. Complaining won’t make you, or anyone else, better. Ask, if you don’t know.  People are different but we are all the same in the end. The way you see the world is going to be different.  You’ll learn how to say “no”.  Every once in a while, take the road less traveled.  Enjoy your own company.  You’ll learn a lot of things about yourself and the world. Living abroad is not as glamorous like what other people think it is. It’s hard to make a new life in a foreign country but… The only person you can depend the most is yourself. Have courage. It’s alright if haven’t got it all figured out just yet. It’s OK to make mistakes. Wake up with a smile. A lot of people wants to live abroad, and you’re one of the lucky ones.  To live abroad is a great life teacher and a humbling experience. You’ll experience life.

24 Things You’ll Learn While Living Abroad Alone

“So you look at your life, and the two countries that hold it, and realize that you are now two distinct people. As much as your countries represent and fulfill different parts of you and what you enjoy about life, as much as you have formed unbreakable bonds with people you love in both places, as much as you feel truly at home in either one, so you are divided in two. For the rest of your life, or at least it feels this way, you will spend your time in one naggingly longing for the other, and waiting until you can get back for at least a few weeks and dive back into the person you were back there.” — What Happens When You Live Abroad

  1. Most of your life epiphanies will happen on the bus… or train. 
  2. You’ll learn how to be resourceful: from trivial things to the unconventional way of how to a cook pasta.
  3. You’ll learn how to cook.
  4. If you still don’t know how to cook, you won’t starve if you have a microwave and a refrigerator at home. 
  5. You’ll do your own laundry and you’ll soon realize the pros & cons of having too many clothes. 
  6. Don’t buy stuff, unless it’s necessary.
  7. Save money. Keep a travel fund, an emergency fund, etc.
  8. You’ll understand and respect the culture of others.
  9. You will learn to appreciate the comforts of home.
  10. There are times that you will feel sad and depressed. It’s ok. Cry and sleep it over. You’ll feel better the next day.
  11. Facetime and Skype will bring you closer to home. But don’t do it too often.
  12. Complaining won’t make you, or anyone else, better.
  13. Ask, if you don’t know. 
  14. People are different but we are all the same in the end.
  15. The way you see the world is going to be different. 
  16. You’ll learn how to say “no”. 
  17. Every once in a while, take the road less traveled. 
  18. Enjoy your own company. 
  19. You’ll learn a lot of things about yourself and the world.
  20. Living abroad is not as glamorous like what other people think it is. It’s hard to make a new life in a foreign country but…
  21. The only person you can depend the most is yourself. Have courage.
  22. It’s alright if haven’t got it all figured out just yet. It’s OK to make mistakes.
  23. Wake up with a smile. A lot of people wants to live abroad, and you’re one of the lucky ones. 
  24. To live abroad is a great life teacher and a humbling experience. You’ll experience life.
The Style Mermaid by Kisty Mea • Eat See Sleep Read: Singapore If you’ve been following me since last year, you know that I’ve posted several entries about Singapore. You can read all of Singapore (mis)adventures and photo diaries here. :) I believe that when you visit a new country, you must at least accomplish their “tourist to do” list. For example, it’s a must that you see the Forbidden City or Great Wall of China when in Beijing, or get a glimpse of Mt. Fuji and visit an onsen in Japan. Although I’m no expert, I believe that this is Singapore’s Eat, See, Sleep & Read. [[MORE]] Eat: Chicken Rice and Chili Crab are considered to be one of the popular dishes in Singapore. See LadyIronChef’s 10 Things To Eat in Singapore. Where to eat? The nearest hawker centre in your area, of course! You should also check out the Kampong Glam area because it’s full of restaurants and bars. See: There are so many things to see in Singapore, to be honest. I highly recommend stopping by the Marina Bay Area though, because that’s where most, if not all, the country’s landmarks and icons are located. For shopping, I recommend ION Orchard (high-end), Bugis, *SCAPE and Far East Plaza. The best time to shop for clothes and rolling briefcase for women is between June-July because of the Great Singapore Sale! You can also join the Duck Tours, a land & water tour of the city. If you have a 5-hour layover at Changi Airport, you can avail their FREE 2-hour tour of the city. :) And don’t forget Universal Studios! Sleep: If money is not an issue and you want to experience something new, then you might want to consider Wanderlust Hotel. Moderate Budget: Orchard Parade Hotel or V Lavender Hotel. Really Tight Budget (but not a hostel): Fragrance Hotel. Bring earplugs though. I never had a chance to stay at a hostel, but you can read the following reviews by other blogers: Matchbox Concept Hostel and Footprints Hostel. Read: Cat Socrates is a charming shop/cafe in Bras Basah Complex. This quaint store sells books, postcards, stationery, cameras, Polaroids, and many more. See Cristy’s blog post about Cat Socrates. How many countries have you visited? In your opinion, what should be the must Eat, See, Sleep & Read in _______/country? Photo Source

Eat See Sleep Read: Singapore

If you’ve been following me since last year, you know that I’ve posted several entries about Singapore. You can read all of Singapore (mis)adventures and photo diaries here. :)

I believe that when you visit a new country, you must at least accomplish their “tourist to do” list. For example, it’s a must that you see the Forbidden City or Great Wall of China when in Beijing, or get a glimpse of Mt. Fuji and visit an onsen in Japan. Although I’m no expert, I believe that this is Singapore’s Eat, See, Sleep & Read. 

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