My first blog entry - I guess I’ve been just a little too busy catching up with all the latest retail and F&B offerings…

When I first heard about this new happening place called Tanglin Village, I didn’t exactly realise what a BIG compound it was! I was expecting a few more chic dining options such as PS cafe, not a whole range of lifestyle options. I’ve already attended my first mosaic class at House (I’m pretty sure I’ll get better), had lunch at Margarita’s (perhaps one too many delicious margaritas), and finally trying out Prime Society this Deepavali (I solemnly promise to resume my diet after that); and this is only a small morsel of what Tanglin Village has to offer! I’ve a newfound passion for home accessories (have you seen Christopher Vine’s amazing designs at iwannagohome?). Okay I digress, since iwannagohome is a few minutes drive away at Tanglin Mall.  And before I have time to take a breather, they tell me Tanglin Village is history, and I should check out the revamped Sunset Way.

So many new dining and retail outlets. No wonder the government is investing $360 million over the next three years in manpower development to train and prepare some 74,000 workers for the growth in the tourism sector. Even then, tourism industry insiders worry that there will be insufficient Singaporeans to take on the whole range of tourism jobs, from key occupations like retail assistants, waiters, tour gides, chefs, event organisers, and new jobs such as shark/dolphin trainers, theme ride operators, and casino dealers!

Okay let’s start prioritising what we are doing this weekend…