Happy Place, Happy Space
This week sees the culmination of Younger Child’s dance film project, Seeds: Here Not Here.
After several weeks of mad rehearsals, filming took place in the Black Box of The Theatre Practice on Waterloo Street.
Waterloo Street … was chosen to commemorate the Duke of Wellington’s victory over the French at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 … Today, Waterloo Street is part of the Bras Basah Bugis Precinct, the arts, culture, learning and entertainment district in the city’s centre.
Singapore Infopedia
While she was busy dancing, we made the most of the waiting: we hung out with Older Child and ate food. On one occasion, at Crossings Cafe, and on another, Wonder Gelato.
Crossings Café is a social enterprise that serves quality food at great prices. Nourishing connections in the community is at the heart of our business.
About Us, Crossings Cafe
This is a place we patronise often. We support social enterprises as much as we can, and it doesn’t hurt that they serve delicious food at a reasonable price.
- On the table, from top: Citrus Salad, Otak Sandwiches with achar (pickled vegetables) and keropok (prawn crackers), fries, chicken wings
- Loving Husband’s carefully arranged & photographed still life
Wonder Gelato is a small family run cafe serving home-made gelato and croissant sandwiches.
On our first visit, while stuffing our faces with Blueberry Marscapone (me) and Salt Bay (Older Child), we overheard the Bosses discussing new flavours. We heard “peach gum” 😄 “durian” 😕 … (Betsy – I’m thinking of you!)
On the second visit, it was freshly made churros, with mini scoops of Salt Bay & Milo ice creams.
Reading your Joyful Posts brings me to my happy place. I hope having them in one place makes it easier for you to find when you need a bit of happy therapy, too.
If you would like to join in Happy Place, Happy Space, ping back to this post and I will include you next week.
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- David at David Oakes – Images’ Low Tide: transports us to the Lancashire Coast
- Donna at Wind Kisses’ White Sands National Park: whisks us off to sand dunes in New Mexico
- Esther at Sing Like Wildflowers’ Elliot’s Recording of Ducklings: takes us on a trail walk
- Natalie the Explorer‘s Postcards from Portugal: Lisbon, Cascais & Sintra: takes us on a tour of 3 cities
- Teresa at My Camera & I’s Doors with No Walls: brings us curious installations
- Tracy at Reflections of an Untidy Mind’s Positive Thinking: gives us a peek into her “burbs”
- Trent’s World’s The Weekly Smile: meets a deadline at work and enjoys long walks
- Xingfu Mama’s Whatsoever is Lovely: enjoys sunny, mellow days
This post is my contribution to
- Weekend Coffee Share hosted by Natalie the Explorer
- Whatsoever is Lovely hosted by Xingfu Mama
- One Word Sunday: Busy hosted by Debbie at Travel with Intent
- Weekend Sky hosted by Hammad Rais
Touring My Backyard 
The theatre building looks fabulous with that turquoise blue and architectural details. It’s great to have yummy eateries and ice cream place nearby while you’re waiting. Thank you for the mention and for your weekend coffee share.
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The area is set up very well for visitors! We are grateful!
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Oh my…love all the food you have there. And the building is great as well. Thanks for sharing.
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Appreciate your popping in to share in our delight.
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My pleasure always!
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Love the building. It’s always great when you find somewhere that has good food and reasonable prices as well. Eating out has gotten really expensive in the last couple years!
janet
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I hear you, Janet. While we understand why the prices continue to rise, it makes it quite challenging to support these enterprises when we have to watch our budget
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Durian ice cream! Ice cream is hard for me to not love. I would try that! It might be a good segue into the fruit itself. Or perhaps it would be better to try them in reverse order. 🙂
Thanks for thinking of me, Ju-Lyn!
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Forget the fruit, Betsy! Durian ice cream, cream puffs, cake … more than enough!
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True. But I feel like not trying the authentic original would be cheating.
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Looks like you made the most of that waiting, Ju-Lyn.
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We do try to maximise the time we have to explore!
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Love the Crossings Cafe and so glad that ti seems to have gone from strength to strength!
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Especially when many small business continue to shut down. We continue to support &
& cheer them on!
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What a beautiful building the theatre is! And now, the waiting. Will Younger Child continue to dance?
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It is such a fun location. She will continue with her Saturday class – just no weekday jaunts to the area
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Another great building – and the food looks great! Thanks for the mention.
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Always happy to share space with you, Barbara!
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What a fabulous building, I love the blue. Lucky to have such food nearby to while away the hours 🙂
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I know, right? We were very delighted. Isn’t the blue stunning? I was very taken by it too.
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Dance seems to be a popular pursuit with the younger ones. I enjoy Singapore’s buildings and can see why the gelato place is a favourite happy spot.
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Dance is a wonderful gateway into the expressive & creative arts – I am glad there are these avenues for them to explore – it used to be there were only classes for the younger children. Now, there are even classes for adults.
So happy to have you delight in my neighbourhood!
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I love that bright building! Your food pics make my mouth water. I really hope that someday I can come to Singapore to experience the things you share in your posts.
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Did you ever travel this way when you were in China?
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No. My son lived in Shandong until about a year ago. The farthest south I got was Guilin.
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Ah! Maybe next time you venture to these parts
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