Rose Romance at Flower Dome (2 to 30 June 2024)

The current display of Turkish roses happening at Flower Dome from 2nd to 30th June 2024 is a collaboration between Gardens by the Bay and the Embassy of Türkiye to Singapore.

As extracted from the blurb at Gardens by the Bay website:-

"Embark on a fragrant journey through Turkish history, where the rose reigns supreme as the queen of flowers through the history of perfume extraction.

Journey through time and culture where the influence of Greeks and Romans have shaped the cultural landscape of Türkiye, come to the fore. See the majestic white travertine terraces of Pamukkale, wander through the ancient ruins of the thermal spa Hierapolis, and marvel at classical architectural elements from Sagalassos, including Hellenistic columns and Roman fountains."  

Here are some snapshots to nudge you to take a walk and smell the roses which might well get you all fired up to visit Türkiye and hop on to a hot air balloon tour while you are there.

Click here to find out more on the happenings at Gardens by the Bay.

Trust that the roses have refreshed you. Thank you for coming by to read Daily Refreshing.

Food Culture: Yong Tau Foo

Yong Tau Foo is one of the local food that you can find in Singapore at hawker centres, food courts and kopi tiams (coffee shops). 

The staples are vegetables (such as bitter gourd and brinjal) and variations of bean curds stuffed with pork or fish meat paste. Other items on the menu are vegetables per se, cuttlefish, tempeh, potato, fish maw, fish balls, yam, et cetera.

These items are served with rice, noodles, bee hoon or chee cheong fun in clear soup, laksa gravy or tom yam soup.

Here is a sample from Ah Chew's Yong Tau Foo.

Yong Tau Foo in clear soup

Click here for Leslie and Lisa uncovers the Yong Tau Foo story

Click here for Red Sea Homemade Yong Tau Foo - handmade fresh every morning 

Click here for The ‘Magic’ of Making Hakka Yong Tau Fu by Hand

How Are Things With You As At 31 May 2024?

Time is marching on; time and tide await for nobody. 

As you have reached 31 May 2024, it is nigh time to take stock of how you have been doing thus far. Do you still recall your New Year's resolutions for 2024? Is your path full of sunshine and life seems like being in the Garden of Eden?

Maybe you have already accomplished what you set out to do. If that is the case, good for you.

Here are some ideas on what else you might consider making a change and do for the rest of 2024.

1. Take charge of your fitness; rein in your body and shape up.

Click here for 15 Min FULL BODY KETTLEBELL WORKOUT at Home | Caroline Girvan 

2. Practise intermittent fasting; eat only during an 8-hour period in a day, subject to doctor's advice if you have a constraining medical condition. (E.g. Feed on food between 12 pm and 8 pm; and fast from food for the next 16 hours.)

Click here for How Intermittent Fasting Affects Your Body and Brain | The Human Body 

3. Declutter and clean up your dwelling place; get rid of things you are no longer using, and keep your home clean and organised.

Click here for PROVEN✅5 Things to Eliminate from Your Home Immediately - Law of Attraction 

In summary, the 5 things to eliminate are as follows:-

- Clothes you are no longer wearing

- Broken objects (e.g. vase, mirror, etc.)

- Dirty or worn out shoes

- Objects and clothing of deceased people 

- Clutter

4. Come clean; own up to your shortcomings and flaws.

Do not stay the same. Face your blind spots and take the challenge to transform your life by not falling back to your errant ways.

Click here for When We Need To Come Clean | Benny Ho | FCC Online

5. Practice silence and solitude; be still before God, let Him search your heart and speak to you.

Click here for Kong Hee: The Sound of Sheer Silence and fast forward to the message starting from 50min:41sec. 

May 2024 be your best year yet.

Thank you for journeying with me in this life by reading Daily Refreshing.

Inspiration At First Sight

As you venture out to public places, you will be able to see some things which captivate your attention and inspire you.

Here is a sample for your refreshing:-

A timepiece with a combination of colours liven up and add to the vibrancy of life. Somehow most watches appear to be staid. Why not get an alternative and bring out the fun and sporty aspects of you? And, become more attractive.

Elegance is an attitude

At best an elegant watch will be able to complement you, but not outshine your inner beauty such as a winsome and confident attitude towards life. Cultivate your elegance and it will attract like matters to your life.

I will follow my dreams forever
Things can always get better

This rabbit has a great attitude. No wonder it is called a Fortune Rabbit. Re-wire your thought patterns with great expectations. Fortune could well be chasing you instead of the other way round. 

"There is little difference in people, but that little difference makes a big difference. The little difference is attitude. The big difference is whether it is positive or negative." -- W. Clement Stone

Practically, this scooter provides a breezy mode of transportation. But, with its good looks, it is standout for elegance. To complete the outfit, it is imperative for the riders to look sharp and smart.

This sunshine orange MINI will bring smiles wherever it goes, rain or shine. The driver would be frowned upon unless driving this snazzy car with no less than a smiling face.

Click here for Bon Jovi - Have A Nice Day  

Thank you for reading Daily Refreshing.