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Teaching Phonics
“I have started using the methodology shared in Tamarind's blog to teach Cara phonics. I ...”
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VioletLim.com is a finalist in the S'pore Blog Awards 2010!
“This morning, I received a fantastic surprise! I found out that I am one of ...”
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Film Review: Twilight
“A few weeks ago, Jamie and I went to watch Twilight at the cinema.
Ironically, it ...”
Apr
03
Quick Update!
“Dear Readers,
In case you are wondering what I have been up to... well, I still ...”
21
"If you want to be loved, be lovable."
“As a modern-day matchmaker, many single guys ask me the question "How can I get ...”
May
04
Dating over 40
“SINGAPORE: Man - with a few grey hairs - meets woman. But instead of asking ...”
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Jun
14
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When 2 becomes 1
“ The lighting of the unity candle. A very meaning symbolism of the merging of ...”
Jul
03
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Blog Revamp!
“If you have not noticed, VioletLim.com just had a makeover, and I absolutely love it! ...”
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3 Little Words... I Love You!
“Have you watched Transformers 2?
Apart from the big machine slugfest, one of the highlights of ...”
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Wordpress on Blackberry
“Trying out this app on my BB Bold! Let's see if it works. If it ...”
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Sometimes happiness does not come in 1.75m
“Having a chat with hubby just before we go to bed. And we were talking ...”
Aug
14
Funny Corum
“Po-po said,"Corum, follow Po-po say... Wo Ai Ma Ma (I love Mum in Mandarin)!"
Corum said,"No ...”
19
What is your Dating Mission Statement?
“When meeting up with potential clients, I will ask them what they are looking for ...”
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My blog is back up!
“After 3 agonizing days, my blog is finally back up. My previous host screwed up ...”
Sep
24
DAfG: Dating Out of Your League?
“This is a new series that I am starting - Dating Advice for Guys (DAfG).
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Often ...”
30
A Heartwarming Note from a Reader!
“Dear Readers,
I received a very heartwarming note on a Monday morning. It really instantly brightened ...”
Oct
22
Respect to Men is like what Love is to Women
“A while ago, I attended a relationship seminar. As part of my profession, I constantly ...”
24
DAfG: Dating on a Shoestring
“Everybody around you is talking about the recession. You heard through the grapevine that your ...”
Nov
08
"My boyfriend has a change of heart..."
“Hi Violet,
I came across your blog as I am desperately looking for an answer. So ...”
24
DAfG: Do Pick-up Lines Work?
“I often get asked, “Do pick up lines work?”
From the last I checked, no girls ...”
30
Dating Locals vs. Dating Foreigners
“Did a press conference last week to release the survey findings of the ADAMS (Association ...”
Dec
04
I am running in the Standard Chartered Marathon 2009!
“I have signed up for the Standard Chartered Marathon 2009.
Before you get too excited... no, ...”
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2008
Jan
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Recipe for Happiness
“Was at a girlfriend's Hen Party over the weekend!She asked us to give her some ...”
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Should I contact my ex?
“Hi Violet,
My relationship ended 4 months ago and recently I decided to re-establish contact with ...”
Feb
14
Happy Valentine's Day! :)
“Hiya,
Hope you have had a wonderful Valentine's Day celebration...! Just got back from my V-Day ...”
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Mar
07
Boyfriend vs. best friend: Who do I choose?
“Dear Violet,
My boyfriend and best friend HATE each other they fight over the stupidest resons ...”
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Ssshhh... it's a Secret!
“I have not been updating my blog regularly as I have been working on a ...”
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Apr
02
Inter-faith relationships, do they work?
“Dear Violet, I recently met this nice, wonderful girl. You could say she is perhaps the ...”
10
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Love, in theory...
“Came across this theory by Robert Sternberg recently... and thought I would share it with ...”
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Matchmaker, matchmaker, how do you match?
“As a modern-day matchmaker, I spend a fair bit of my time making matches.
One of ...”
May
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Music and Lyrics, what comes First?
“I have not written about love for months. Those of you who are my faithful ...”
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The Last Lecture
“In the past 2.5 months, I have been making many trips to Hong Kong.
For work, ...”
Jun
12
And I thought I knew what I wanted...
“When meeting up with clients, one of the most common question I ask is, "What ...”
Jul
02
Spirit of Enterprise 2008 Award | Your vote counts! ;)
“Dearest Readers,
Jamie and I have been nominated for a Singaporean award that aims to encourage ...”
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Not 'Single, Desperate & Ugly' at all!
“Did I tell you that I have been invited to another wedding recently? Two of ...”
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The Test of Time
“Met up with an ex-uni mate today. We did our Masters together at LSE.
It was ...”
Aug
11
A Love Poem: Love is like a butterfly
“Dearest Readers,
Hello! Hope you have had a great National Day weekend! (For non-Singaporeans, Singapore just ...”
Sep
04
My Day Off
“Today, I decided to take a day off. I talked to my 'Boss', and he ...”
08
To Be Chivalrous or Not
“Was invited to be a panelist on a TV Forum on Channel News Asia - "Maybe ...”
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Quick Update 22.09.08
“In case you have not noticed, I have just changed my blog's outlook. :)
Also, have ...”
Oct
Nov
04
God is Smart...
“As some of you might have already known, Jamie and I are expecting our 2nd ...”
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Breaking Up is Hard to Do...
“I just went to ICA (Immigration Department) to renew my PR the other day. Time flies, ...”
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Introducing my Video Series... "Speaking with Violet"
“Tune in every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month! :)
Please do provide me with your ...”
Dec
05
Video Interview: Importance of First Impressions
“This is a video interview that I did with South China Morning Post (SCMP), Hong ...”
11
Lovely News... A Reminder of Why I Love What I Do :)
“Had a call from a local magazine today. They are looking for ladies who have found love ...”
15
Singles Spreading the Christmas Cheer...
“We held a special charity event for the members of Lunch Actually and Eteract.com today. Working ...”
16
Touched...
“Often, it is the little things in life that makes you feel touched...
Flew to Hong ...”
19
Episode 2 - Ask Violet - Is he interested in me?
“Reader Fiona sent in a question - "Is he interested in me? Should I wait ...”
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Looking Back at 2008...
“Dearest Friends,
We have come to the end of the year 2008. In another 7 hours ...”
2007
Jan
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Blog Plug: *Our Love will Never Die*
“Came across this blog... and thought that it is so sweet that I have to ...”
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Poll Results: Most Important Quality in a Partner
“In the last poll that I put up where 100 readers took part in, the ...”
Feb
01
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Mr. Motivated & Ms. Self-Improvement
“Ok, my dear readers, this is the 'Best Match' story that I promised you.
Have been ...”
08
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Ms Matchmaker wishes you 'Happy Valentine's Day!'
“Busy busy busy!
Dream date campaign has been a success so far, having been featured in ...”
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My Birthday Date
“Today's my birthday.
I am now 27 years old.
A dear friend messaged me today and said, ...”
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Who would You Date: Banker, Pilot or Teacher?
“Got a call from a journalist a few nights earlier about a story she was ...”
Mar
01
Thursday Thirteen #3: 13 Favourite Love Movies of Mine
“With the biggest night of Hollywood - The Academy Awards just come and gone,I thought ...”
04
5 Reasons Why I Blog
“I have been tagged by Doris for this meme. Thanks for remembering me! :) So ...”
08
Who is the 1st Blogger you Met?
“I have been tagged again! This time by Jo. Haha, it seems that once you ...”
And... Mr. Darcy comes up top in "Who is your ideal guy?"
“"Who is your ideal guy?" That was the last poll that I run.
And surprise, surprise...
Colin ...”
10
Wedding Bells for Mr. & Ms. Laidback
“Two of our members are tying the knot today! :)
Actually, as I am writing this ...”
19
Hooray! Wedding bells, wedding bells, wedding bells!
“Oh my gosh! My dear friend Wai Kea is getting married! To another of my ...”
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VioletLim.com | Diary of a Modern-Day Matchmaker
“Doris passed this tag, I am DorisChua.com - Live Life… Organics & Your Health to ...”
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This Man's Declaration of Love
“This actually appeared in the news a few days back... I kept wanting to blog ...”
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Yay! Eteract.com is one of the recipients of The Partner Connection Fund!
“Dearest readers,
Sorry for the long absence. Have been extremely in the past week preparing for ...”
Apr
04
Till death do us part...
“Had the weirdest conversation with the significant other the other day.
"Hey, if anything happen to ...”
10
Just Plain True Love...
“Was surfing the net today, and came across this, a STOMP special collection of love ...”
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Quick Updates 18 Apr 2007
“Dearest readers,
How are you? Hope you have had a great week so far!
These 2 weeks ...”
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Woohoo! :) They got married!
“Dear Readers,
Remember the story of Mr. Nice and Ms Natural?
http://violetlim.com/2006/09/13/mr-nice-ms-natural/
Yeah, they got married end of ...”
May
02
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What do men want, really?
“Results from the last poll!
The winner goes to Ms Girl Next Door who won 25% ...”
20
Touched by God's Little Angel
“Dear Readers,
How are you? Hope you have had a wonderful week. And you have recharged yourself ...”
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Jun
08
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Do you believe in the Law of Attraction?
“Incident 1Â
2 weeks back, I was at the KL branch, and my staff told me ...”
14
Blog Plug: Charming but Single
“ This blog is written by a gal who is 27, who lives in the ...”
23
Personal View vs. Professional View on Love, Dating & Relationships
“I was asked this question recently during an interview with a research student.
"Do you subscribe ...”
Jul
01
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What are You Passionate About?
“A couple of hours ago, I attended a concert with my dearest hubby.
I have not ...”
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Accreditation for Singapore Dating Agencies
“To ensure quality and professionalism, bona fide dating agencies in Singapore can now apply for ...”
31
If you were Susan, would you choose Mike or Ian?
“Watched Desperate Housewives on TV last night. Hubby and I rarely watch TV nowadays, and ...”
Aug
10
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I love her, but does she love me?
“Hi There
I found your blog on romance tracker. I wanted to ask you a question. ...”
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It comes a time, when you just have to RESET...
“Dear Friends,Â
Today is the last day of the month. And I thought I better squeeze ...”
Sep
05
A Wake, a Front Cover and a Role Model
“The last few days have been anything but uneventful.
On Sunday, I attended a wake. My ...”
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Oct
10
13
Another Wedding... this time in KL, Malaysia! :)
“Attended KL's first wedding last week. We already have had quite a number of marriages in Singapore. ...”
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Busy Workshop Weekend!
“Wow, we are coming to the end of October. That was quick! I can still remember ...”
Nov
07
Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match!
“It has been a very interesting 2 weeks!
Did I mention that we have recently launched ...”
20
Perfect Guy? Perfect Girl?
“She said, "I never really had any golden rules when it comes to my future ...”
22
I love cab drivers! :)
“Have been reading a lot about errant taxi drivers in the Singapore newspapers in the last ...”
26
New Poll is up!
“Hello! :)
Thought that I have left the last poll up for too long...! Well I ...”
29
Thursday Tips from Ms. Matchmaker: 13 things I would do if I were Single and Looking for Love
“ 1. Search up a great image consultant. Revamp my image. Get a new haircut. ...”
Dec
09
Dating Singaporean Men...
“Was with a group of Malaysians girls and guys the other day, dwelling on the ...”
18
Singles with a BIG Heart
“Last weekend was a hectic rush for me! Attended a girlfriend's wedding in KL (Malaysia), ...”
29
Looking back at 2007...
“Dear friends,
How are you? Hope you have had a wonderful Christmas Celebration! :)
The reason you ...”
2006
Jan
03
Reviewing 2005: May year 2006 be a dazzling year for all of us!
“2nd day of 2006. Happy New Year! :) Have meant to write my 2005 Annual ...”
08
About Miss Match
“Since I have just moved to a new domain, as well as revamped the blog, ...”
10
The Most Difficult Words To Say
“The Most Difficult Words To Say: "'When you go back to Perth, do you think ...”
13
Are you happy?
“R and his partner are going through a quarter-life crisis, a newly-coined term. Both are ...”
17
Almost a Size 8
“Have not been blogging for the past few days as we have just returned to ...”
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The Journey of Love
“The beginning of the year.
Lots of good things happening to people around me. Just on ...”
25
Must We Sleep?
“ Have not been updating as often as I would like to. Well, you have got ...”
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It's all about perspectives, isn't it?
“You know something? I am beginning to appreciate you, my dearest readers a lot more! ...”
29
Gong Xi Fa Cai!
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Quick post. Just came back from a midnight show - Fearless, by Jet Li. Really ...”
Feb
04
Lost Happiness?
“Hiya! In case you thought that I have disappeared, it's just that I have been ...”
06
No More Labels
“Had a great insight the other day, and thought I will share it with you.
Do ...”
07
Women love bad boys! You have to be 'bad' to win over a girl!
“It will be V-Day in 7 days time! Guess that might explain why I am ...”
09
Why hasn't he proposed?
“Tip or Myth #2: If a guy is serious about you (i.e. truly loves you), ...”
10
Arghh!
“Hiya!
For those of you who checked back yesterday, and wondered what happened... well, the blogger's ...”
11
Love at first sight?
“This week has been a really hectic week, my colleague was joking that I could ...”
Who should pay? Always the guy?
“A very simple question, yet it can provoke such a myriad of emotions. Yes, the ...”
12
Blog Revamp
“Spent the last 4 hours working on re-designing the blog! :)
Do you like the new ...”
13
Golden Rule of Dating -- A girl should NEVER initiate the first date?
“Met up with a girlfriend on Sunday and had a fantastic catch up session. At ...”
15
Happy Valentine's Day! :)
“Hiya!
I know this is kind of belated... but I was just so tired by the ...”
16
It's the thought that counts!
“Valentine’s Day has come and gone.
So how did you celebrate?
V-Day has been said to be ...”
18
I am a Columnist! Woohoo!
“Wow, am so happy today! :) I am now a magazine columnist! This is a ...”
20
Letting Go and Moving On
“Some friends might say… what do you know about letting go? Your life has almost ...”
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A Matter of Trust
“The weirdest thing happened today.
Someone called the office, and spoke to one of my ...”
27
Brokeback Mountain: A Quick Review
“Watched Brokeback Mountain at the cinema last night…
It was one of the most thought provoking ...”
Mar
01
Migrated to WordPress
“Hiya,
Sorry for the long absence... :) Have been extremely busy at work, and also with ...”
03
First Dates: Self Improvement
“Have been working on improving my blog for the past 2 days. Migrating to WordPress, ...”
Rate my Blog
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Dearest Readers,
Would be great if you could rate my blog, and tell me what you ...”
Appreciating Sunset
“I always enjoy my bus journeys between Singapore and KL.
As these are the rare moments ...”
04
Old Love
“Was rushing to catch my bus to KL, while walking towards the bus terminal at ...”
07
Turning Point
“Dearest Readers,
If you are wondering why I have not been posting for a while, I ...”
08
Conceive. Believe. Achieve
“A true example of 'What the mind can conceive, the mind can achieve'. Am truly ...”
Ms Casual & Mr. Simple
“When I first set my eyes on her, I knew that she's not your typical ...”
13
Through Thick and Thin
“Have been traveling between Singapore and KL so often... it's pretty crazy! Traveling reminds me ...”
15
How to NOT be late on your first date
“I cannot emphasize how important punctuality is on first dates.
It seems like such a simple ...”
20
When the Volcanoes Erupt
“It's the time of the xxx again...! Time of what you might wonder. Yes... my ...”
27
I love weddings!
“Dearest Readers,Sorry for the lengthy disappearance! Have been busy with helping my cousin with her ...”
29
May your love be like the wind...
“Â
Continuing from where I left off... I love weddings. Not because of the beautiful white ...”
Apr
03
A Book Review: The Game
“Have just finished reading a book over the weekend.The title of the book is "THE ...”
10
The Words that Bind
“I know, I know... my absence is getting 'longer' and 'longer'. I wonder if "absence ...”
17
Come What May
“You might be wondering... "Violet, am I supposed to expect an entry once a week ...”
26
A Reunion...
“I attended my high school 10th year reunion last Saturday.Amazing isn't it? I do feel ...”
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The many uses of scotch tape...
“It's currently 4:56am, and I am awake.The reason? I am suffering from sore throat. Argh! ...”
May
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Getting from point A to B
“I know, I know... I still owe you guys the 2nd installment of 'My Best ...”
25
Away for the Weekend
“Will be away from today till Sunday, and will not have access to my PC. ...”
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The Maker knows Best
“I have so much to update you, and I do not even know where to ...”
Jun
03
The Bells are Ringing Once More...
“Â
Don't you just love it when you get fantastic news the first thing you wake ...”
04
About that 'minor operation'
“Â
Quite a number of you have asked me what was the operation all about, and ...”
27
About the Babe...
“On the road again, after a long long rest and recovery period. Truth is, it’s ...”
28
Jul
08
News Alert!
“Â
Guess what? The first Lunch Actually baby! :)
Lunch Actually's first couple to get engaged (they ...”
10
Taking Responsibility vs. Allocating Blame
“One of our dating consultants came to me looking slightly flustered.
I asked her, "What's wrong?"
Apparently ...”
14
Problems? Challenges? Opportunities?
“Â
Was stuck in the infamous KL traffic jam yesterday.
Was feeling quite angry with myself, as ...”
20
For the first time...
“For the first time... someone offered me a seat on the MRT yesterday! :) Haha... ...”
21
"I am dating a married man!"
“
Violet,Â
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I known M from the net since September last year and we become closed as ...”
24
What'd you like to read about?
“Â
Dear Readers,
Thanks for your support thus far! :)
See the poll on your right? To increase ...”
27
Romance is Dead?
“The result of a recent poll in UK showed that 80% (of the 8500 people) ...”
31
Aug
12
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Torn between Family & Lover
“Hi Violet I found your website by chance 10 mins ago as I was browsing ...”
Sep
01
A Sign
“2 days ago. We were driving out of the office carpark at 9pm. After having ...”
13
Mr. Nice & Ms. Natural
“He is in his late 20s, a financial analyst with an international financial institution. He ...”
25
Quick Questions, Quick Answers
“My friend Wai Kea posted 8 relationship questions in her blog a while ago. I think ...”
29
Oct
Nov
01
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Hmm... is this FINALLY it?
“You might not hear from me for a while, as I think I am going ...”
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Dec
13
The Ivy Lee Episode: Doing the Right Thing?
“Lunch Actually has been featured in the news recently, both in Singapore and KL. Actually, ...”
20
24
A Misunderstanding
“Was talking to a girlfriend the other day over the phone.
Being a new mummy myself, and ...”
31
Knowing When to Take Responsibility
“Met up with our uni friends K & S the other day for dinner. They ...”
2005
Aug
12
Prologue
“I have been wanting to start this blog for ages, but as all excuses go ...”
13
"Can you do it?"
“Watched the finale of "Daejanggeum" last night.
Now... I understand what the fuss is all about. ...”
Better Be Running
“Every morning when I wake up... First things first... I will head over to my ...”
16
With or Without Kids
“Ever heard of the saying - "Both your spouse and your children are your assets, ...”
21
Ms. Sophisticated & Mr. Gentlemanly
“Â
I was on the phone with one of my partners today. We now regard all ...”
25
Customer Service. Singapore Style.
“I lost my personal organizer last Saturday. I still have not come to terms with ...”
29
The Looks Department
“Â
Met up with an university friend Y last weekend. He was quite excited to know ...”
Sep
17
Starting Up Again!
“Hiya! I am back! Have you missed me?
I have just got back from KL. Yes ...”
Oct
10
28
I was into creative writing?
“Â
Had dinner at Curry Favor tonight with hubby. I had my usual Teriyaki Chicken Don ...”
Nov
02
News
“We were featured on news last night. Managed to catch the one on Channel 5 ...”
the simple truth
“An email from a friend...
From: alexSent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 10:24 PMTo: 'Violet'Subject: saw you ...”
Is Jack Neo planning a movie about matchmaking anytime soon? Call me!
“Perfectmatch.com's revenue is up more than 1,100 percent over the same three-month period last year ...”
04
Not interested in dating?
“Â
Singaporeans are not interested in dating?
Do you know what is the No. 2 book at ...”
09
Fortune Teller
“Want to know your fortune? Check this out! It is really quite smart! Am impressed ...”
13
Why he loves Singapore more than KL???
“Â
I had such a good laugh on Thursday! Went to the hairdresser in the afternoon... ...”
14
Why do people stay on in unhappy relationships?
“I am sure most people would know of at least one couple who stayed together ...”
Million ringgit fairy-tale wedding the talk of the town
“This is amazing... and Mr. Joshua Beh has my utmost respect... may your love last ...”
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How to Choose a Dating Service/Agency?
“I often get asked so what makes your agency different from your competitors? Most marketing ...”
30
Sticky Situation! How to get out without hurting her feelings?
“My female boss commented that she really liked a skirt that I was wearing but ...”
Going on your First Date - The 7 Deadly Sins
“Disclaimer:
Everything you read on this post is based on personal observations and accumulation of personal ...”
I am Moving... (oops! no longer moving)
“Am in the midst of moving from Blogger to TypePad... for the purpose of my ...”
Dec
02
"There are no ugly people, only lazy people?"
“Â
I have been blogsurfing lately, and one constant theme that I have picked up on ...”
03
Light Within: [Happily] Married with kids -- and in love with a prostitute
“Â
The author of Light Within has invited me to comment on this issue... I will ...”
05
Worst Dating Scenarios (Part 1)
“Â
The guy I'm dating is almost perfect, except his kissing sucks. He is overly aggressive ...”
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Worst Dating Scenarios (Part 2)
“Â
I was set up on a blind date and the guy was a nightmare. He ...”
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Worst Dating Scenarios (Part 3)
“I went out on a date with this girl, and on the second date, she ...”
17
Lunch date service
“Dear Readers :) Sorry for the long absence. As I am in Singapore this week, ...”
22
Preparing for your FIRST date?
“A month or so ago, Emily who writes for U! a pullout of The Sun approached ...”
25
"Why aren't you married yet?"
“Â
Getting annoyed with friends/colleagues/relatives asking you the same old question every year, especially when you ...”
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