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Review: Insta-Worthy Floral Decors at Cafe De Nicole's Flower

Wednesday, December 04, 2019


Being lovers of (good) coffee, flowers and pretty decors, Cafe de Nicole's Flower Cafe instantly caught our attention with all of these elements combined.   

You could tell that the owner put a lot of thoughts into decorating the floral cafe, with dainty, intricate decorations placed into every nook and cranny of the place.

One plus point -- they're pet-friendly! Patrons get to bring their furballs and chill at the alfresco area.


We went on a Tuesday afternoon (4pm), thankfully the cafe wasn't too packed. Only 3-4 tables were occupied, and a couple with their lovely golden retriever at the alfresco area. 

Cafe Decor - 8/10


Everywhere was beautifully decorated with Christmas ornaments (December, yay!) and fairy lights.
We couldn't choose our favourite photo spot, the entire place was just too dreamy!


Food - 7.5/10

 One thing about pretty cafes I've always been skeptical is their food!

So far, there's been lots of hits and misses for the aesthetically gorgeous cafes I've been to.

The food at Cafe De Nicole's Flower looked really promising and reviews were pretty decent by Burpplers on the app, so we decided to order their recommended dishes - Truffle & Mushroom Ravioli and their signature fluffy original Pancakes, served with maple syrup.



 Truffle and Mushroom Ravioli


  Original Signature Pancakes




We really enjoyed the Truffle & Mushroom Ravioli loads. The combination of truffle and cream was heavenly, the dish was finished within 10 minutes! 

The portions were generous (except for the Ravioli) and we were pretty full after these two main dishes!

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As for the beverages, we didn't go with the reviewers' recommendations.
Some of them reviewed that the floral lattes were a little sweet, so we decided to skip the fancy drinks.

One bad coffee has the possibility to ruin our day (legit yes lol - coffee lovers can probably relate to this) so we opted for our usual coffee orders -- Flat White & Mocha.


Iced Mocha




Thankfully they didn't compromise on the aesthetic of the "normal" drinks.
Our coffee came with a dried flower and the milk was served in an old-school glass bottle. Cute!


Verdict
Cafe De Nicole is one of those (rare) cafes that managed to nail both interior aesthetic and food quality. Sure, the price factor may not be too appealing but don't let it warrant your first visit here!

For us, a one-time visit is probably enough. We loved our food, drinks and time here, we may or may not head back again since it's kinda out of the way.





Where to find:

Cafe De Nicole's Flower
Address: 224 Telok Kurau Rd, #01-01, Singapore 423836

Cost: ~$25/pax

Conversations with Daddy

Wednesday, December 04, 2019

Everyone in the world is mourning over the loss of Godfrey Gao.

The first Asian model to appear in a Louis Vuitton ad. The voice of Toy Story.

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Perhaps people start to notice of such achievements only when one has passed on.
I'd totally get how his family members, loved ones and friends are feeling right now.

Shock. Grief. Pain.

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And while the world weeps, at the end of the little red dot island - here I am, still grief-stricken over the loss of Papa.

Papa is my all-time superhero, the first man I've ever loved. He has achieved so much - from juggling a full-time job, 2 children and a wife to take care of, and yet, he continuously still set aside time to go for language classes to learn Japanese.

I only knew this from my aunts a few months ago. I'm in awe of you, Papa. Your daughter here wouldn't have the energy to do the same.

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Every time I step foot into the living room, a wave of sadness hits me. Literally every time. I could just visualise you sitting at the chair, watching TV while having dinner, and asking me, "Girl, you come home so late ah?"

I miss that terribly. And now, I am filled with regrets that I didn't get to cherish these moments.


Life can just end abruptly just like that - without any warning.

It's been 6 months, Pa. 


6 bloody months, and this wound still fucking hurts. Everything reminds me of you, and every photo of you rips this wound apart. There's no space to heal at all.


Perhaps there wasn't any closure provided in the first place. My mind keeps playing back to the very day the call was made, and how your blood pressure plummeted right in front of us. These awful events keep playing and playing. Why can't I stop these tears at night?

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Sometimes, the conversations we have had keep replaying in my mind.

My favourite conversation must be - you telling me the goodness of God, and I'd brush you off and say I'm the devil.

And you'd always say, "The Devil will not be allowed in this house! God will never allow."


Funny how you'd play along with what I say. Sometimes, it almost feels like you really did believe that I'm the devil. Sadly, the truth is, a part of me feels like it too.

Yet I tell myself that, if I really was, will I not see you and be reunited with you when I pass on?

For you'd be in Heaven, holding the hands of God's and I'd be condemned to Hell.

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I tried going to church - the very one that you go diligently every Sunday without fail. You were full of praises for the Pastor and his word. I knew I could feel something because I was left sobbing uncontrollably at the end of every session.

I felt so broken, yet comforted at the same time.
I missed you so much, but I knew you were in good hands.
I was lost, yet found at the same time.

Yet, I hated the feeling. I was confused.


I walked out of church telling myself I'd find my way back to God, someday. 


Perhaps that "someday"will come. I know you're looking forward to that day, because I am, too.



Drowning

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

It’s as if a tsunami is taking place inside me; yet I’ve to remain composed for the sake of behaving normally to blend in well with society.

It’s as though these feelings have to be suppressed in order for me to look normal, I’d be deemed as abnormal if these emotions are out of the bag.

As a result, I found new means to express these feelings - and I changed, for the worst.

Impatient. Temperamental. Emotional.


I wasn’t aware until I realise people around me were getting constantly hurt by my actions and words. I couldn’t control them. 




I say things that hurt, I push people away but at the end of the day, I realise it wasn’t my intention to bring hurt to people I love, but the bitterness has gotten the best of me. I love them dearly, they make up the bits and pieces of the light in my darkness.


Sometimes I feel like I’m drowning but I am my own lifebuoy too, forced to keep myself afloat but the chains get heavier and heavier... I will drown, soon.

When will life get better again?
 F-k you 2019.





Show me the Light, God

Thursday, May 30, 2019

My head is in a very dark place now.

Sinking deeper and deeper as each day passes by. Why is Papa not awake yet?
Why?


"His organs are failing. His skin is breaking down. His brain showed no signs of activity for the past 11 days. Focus on spending the last moments with him."

It wasn't like that 2 weeks ago.
Papa held my hands at 10pm on 17th May.

"Girl, faster go home. It's late.. See me tomorrow ok? You always don't bear to leave me one leh."

It was true.

Over the span of 28 days my father's been hospitalised, I didn't like the idea of telling him goodnight and leave him in the dark wards of the hospital.

We'd tell him "goodnight" and then make our way to the hallway of the ward but I'd always turn back and walk towards his bed again just to make sure he was okay, that he was comfortably tuck in bed.


The unfortunate event on May 18 keeps on playing over and over in my head, haunting me every f-king night. The curtains all drawn, the group of nurses and doctors gathered over him. My brother burying his head into his knees and crying. My mum weeping. His heart stopped for two times.

Why didn't you wait for us Pa?



I will never come to terms with what has happened to Papa, this shouldn't have happened to him. He don't deserve this.

Papa and I were just talking about "code blue" a few weeks back. It sounded scary. But I was so certain it wouldn't happen to him. But it did.



It's easy for the staffs to tell us to move on, it's easy to say that he's probably not going to make it and we've to learn to take care of ourselves. It's easy to allocate more social workers and counselors to provide emotional support for us. But it can never, ever repair a broken heart. A heart that's been shattered into million pieces, knowing that Papa is in this state and the chances of him recovering are close to 0.1%, "unless a miracle happens" - as quoted by them.

Talk is cheap. How do I move on when I haven't fulfilled my duties as his daughter?
We've got a long way to go, a long journey to embark together, he has to be there for us during our milestones..

It pains me so much; and each day only gets worst. I need him back.
What does he need? Platelets? Ok I give. An additional kidney? Take mine.

It seems like we've hit a wall. If given dialysis, he may not make it through. If not given dialysis, the toxins will eventually accumulate and his body will shut down still.


I don't know... What do you want God?


I'm not sure what will happen if You ever take Papa away from us, away from me.



Tell me God.. How do I take this pain away? Will you spare his life and return him back to us?
Please, God. 

Hello Papa Png

Thursday, May 23, 2019

7 days ago - 16th May:

Papa's face lit up when he saw Gerald and I walking into Ward 36. We were holding a helium balloon, and a cake sat on his bedside table.

It was his birthday, 16th May and though that'd be the very last place we'd want to celebrate his birthday at, it was the least we could do to bring a smile to his face. He's been in the hospital for the past 28 days, and we can't wait for him to be discharged.

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Fast forward to right now, 23rd May:
Papa is now lying in the ICU - fighting for his life. Less than 48 hours from 16th May, he went into a cardiac arrest. It was all so sudden.

On Friday night, Papa still told us, "See you guys tomorrow.. Faster go home. Buy my favourite wanton mee tomorrow ok?"

He didn't even get to see us on Saturday. He didn't even get to eat his favourite wanton mee from Pasir Ris Hilltop hawker centre. Why?


I love him so much - despite the years of bickering, deep down I know he has always wanted the best for us. He wanted us to go to church with him on Sundays. He wanted us to go travel together as a family. He wanted Gerald and me to get along well. He prayed for us and loved us so, so much.

I miss talking to him.. I miss telling him about my day, I'd rush to the hospital after work for fear he'd be alone, and I wanted to spend dinnertime with him. I wanted to know how was his day - what happened during the day, if he'd had a hearty lunch, if anyone bullied him or how many times he's gone to the toilet.

My temper is the worst in the family, and I believed my ill-temperedness took after him a little. I stood up whenever I feel something is not right, and I'd always say whatever's on my mind - no matter what.

When I got my heart broken, he was so upset and told me I deserved better. When I needed help to set up my very first flea, he drove my luggages down and stood there the entire day to sell my clothings with me despite no knowledge of girls' clothings, etc.


There're so many things I want to do with you, my dearest Pa. I want to come home to see you sitting at the living room, watching your favourite TV dramas and eating dinner. I want you to ask me to help you to switch off the bedroom lights. I want to hear you encouraging me to chase after my dreams.


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God, if you love my father and if you love us, please give him a chance at life again and restore youth and life back to his organs again.

Amen.







3000 times

Tuesday, May 14, 2019


Hello love, I wonder how'd I ever got so lucky.


Thank you for being so ever patient with my ever-changing emotions, and sticking by when the going got a little tough. For pulling me back to keep me grounded, for embracing my flaws and loving me. All of me.


New chapter, you and me.

Like what you've said - there's more to come.

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I can't wait xx.

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