NEX - FOOD REPUBLIC

I like the decoration of this Food Republic food court at Nex. It gives a homely feeling and is adorned with plants and a book on butterflies. 


That aside, I ended up ordering and eating the tomato and braised meat noodles on two separate occasions from one of the stalls with cooks from China. They were just alright for me but I like their soupy 小笼包 (steamed bun).

JAPANESE CURRY

Japanese curry eateries are in recently and I have been to two recently. The first photo is taken at Nex and the lower two are at 313 Somerset.

NEX

The last time I came here, I didn't manage to go up this way but this time I did. Looking across the block of flats from Nex, I was reminded that I almost moved there years ago. But in the end, the deal was not sealed. 


Do I regret it? Not a single bit. The corridor space was small and narrow and there was no lift on that floor. I wouldn't be happy staying there if I do not have any area for gardening.

SUN SET

It was a good opportunity to catch the setting sun outside Nex as I left the place.

NEX BUNNIES

Who knew the nex bunnies were so prolific and they could be seen everywhere in the mall. It was our equivalent of spring time in the mall, although there was no snow.

Based on some recent newspaper articles, it seems that the weather patterns have changed so much globally. In China, certain parts should already have started snowing during the CNY season but yet by now, not a speck of snow have fallen from the sky. It was a completely different CNY for the townsfolk.

NEX - ROOFTOP FACILITIES

The Public Library isn't open yet, but the water-themed children's playground on the rooftop is always a draw, like VivoCity, IMM etc.

There is also the small enclosed Dog Run area, and I could see the dogs and owners having a swell of a time there.

NEX - ROOFTOP LANDSCAPE

This is the rooftop greenery landscape and the rooftop seemed to be thronging with people. They were not there for the greenery but to access the other facilities which I would post separately.

Some plants are beautiful and it showed that these are the plants that would do well under such conditions. Some other inappropriate plants are already showing signs of decline and deterioration.

One stark thing that I noticed that is different from other rooftop gardens, is the lack of trees. I suppose the developer and management do not want to be burdened with tree management on the rooftop, which is definitely more complex and require more specialized arboriculture contractors, or the rooftop may not have been constructed to take the load of the bigger trees.

NEX - PET SAFARI

I was at Nex for the 3rd time and this time I went there to catch a movie "Meet the Parents: Little Fockers". But that is not the topic of this post.

I checked out the newly opened Pet Safari and lo and behold, they have an albino hairless guinea pig on sale! The poor thing was labeled as 'skinless pig' but a pig it is not. I feel it is one thing to be albino for a pet animal because albino hamsters always look adorable with their blood red eyes. But it is strange to be hairless for a mammal.

As I was snapping photos of this beautiful creature, yes it looks so fragile, beautiful and was staring back at me that I felt like cuddling it in my arms, I heard different views of the animal. Some love it and some loathe it. I hope whoever buys it would love and look after it very well.

Some links are shown here and I find the 2nd link to be endearing:

1. http://www.criver.com/EN-US/PRODSERV/BYTYPE/RESMODOVER/RESMOD/Pages/IAFHairlessGuineaPig.aspx
2. http://www.tropicalfishkeeping.com/off-topic-discussions/my-hairless-guinea-pig-ivan-41536/

Then there is the equally adorable but very furry Angora Rabbit, that is on the opposite end of the scale for hair possession. A link is shown below:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angora_rabbit

For those who wants to rush out to get a pet for the new year, please think twice as it is a huge lifelong responsibility that goes with it, at least for the lifetime of the animal. Responsible ownership is the key to having a meaningful relationship between the pet and the owner.