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Hello lovelies and welcome to my annual post of books!
I've read about 101 books this 2018, and here are my top picks. I hope you'll like them!

Note: I do not really include blurbs because why would I try to write a better blurb than the official ones? :P Do click on the links if something catches your eye, Goodreads will give you a better introduction to the book.

Also check out my article: How I Read 100 Books in a Year

Top Picks


Song of a Captive Bird
by Jasmin Darznik
Forough is a daughter of Tehran. This book is inspired by her verses and stories. It is a fascinating and rousing tale, and I highly recommend it. I remember travelling everywhere with the book and reading it with every free pocket of time I had. Finally, I finished it when I was waiting for my food at the hawker centre. How surreal that feeling was. I was really sorry that I finished the book so quickly. So please, if you have the chance, slow down and savour it. Enjoy!

The Book of Aron
by Jim Shepard
I'm usually wary of reading war books because of the devastating tales they tell, but I also think it's important to learn more about our shared history. This story is set in Poland, and shares the story of Aron, who tries to survive against the odds.



The Garden of Evening Mists
by Tan Twan Eng
Set in Malaya, the beautiful story revolves around the mysterious Aritomo, once the gardener of the Emperor of Japan. I love poetic books like these.


Orphan Train
by Christina Baker Kline



A Boy Made of Blocks
by Keith Stuart
Touching tale of a parent navigating life with his autistic son.


Sleeping Giants
Trilogy by Sylvain
Great for sci-fi fans such as The Martian. Out of the three, I liked the second book, Waking Gods, the most.
(Available on NLB Overdrive)


The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories
by Ken Liu
(Available on NLB Overdrive)

The Gods of Heavenly Punishment
by Jennifer Cody Epstein

What Alice Forgot
by Liane Moriarty
(Available on NLB Overdrive)

Thicker Tomes
Perfect if you like being immersed in a world for hours


Free Food for Millionaires
by Min Jin Lee
Very entertaining. The book is not without some flaws but it has characters that really come alive. You will accompany them in their life journeys, share their woes and joy. A good way to immerse yourself in reading for many hours. The author also wrote another novel, Pachinko, which is a National Book Award Finalist, but I prefer this book better.



A Little Life 
by Hanya Yanagihara
Very late to the party but we chanced upon this in the library and it was unexpectedly really riveting. Deeply heartbreaking but definitely worth a read. Warning: things get a little graphic and violent.



The Revolution of Marina M
by Janet Fitch
Absolutely gripping coming-of-age novel. I read this early on in the year, and I was so charmed by it. If you're willing to give thick books a go, don't miss this!

Top Singapore Books
If you want your books with a little local flavour...




This is What Inequality Looks Like

by Teo You Yenn
This is one of the hottest books of the year (or maybe last year). Reading it is an eye-opening yet necessary experience I hope every Singaporean will be willing to try. I hope empathy will also help spur more goodness and change in our society. A rather sad read but highly recommended.


Sugarbread
by Balli Kaur Jaswal
This book follows the life of a Punjabi girl, Pin, growing up in Singapore. It was an absolute page turner for me! I really enjoyed it.
(Available on NLB Overdrive)


Let's Give It Up for Gimme Lao!
by Sebastian Sim
This book was fun to read because of many parallels to our society and a rather crazy plot. There were a lot of funny tongue-in-cheek references. Great if you're looking for something more light-hearted.

I've also tried The Riot Act by the same author, but IMO Gimme Lao was the better read. 


Telltale: 11 Stories
Gwee Li Sui, Alfian Sa'at, Wena Poon, Jeffrey Lim, Tan Mei Ching, Claire Tham, Dave Chua
I borrowed this book from my student. I'm pretty glad that they get to read more modern Singapore literature in school. It's a great collection of short stories.


Classics
You may have missed them during your schooling days, like I did, but it's never too late to read one! I challenge myself each year to read more of these.

To Kill a Mockingbird
by Harper Lee

Metamorphosis 
by Franz Kafka
I may fall into the camp who do not understand or appreciate Kafka. This book is a collection of his short stories, of which many I found tedious. I only enjoyed Metamorphosis, the story of a man turning into a giant cockroach.

Frankenstein
by Mary Shelly
Did you know Frankenstein is the name of the scientist, not the monster?


Lifestyle
I often read decluttering books to remind me to cut the crap from my life. In extension I read these other books that I hope will help me lead a more mindful life.


Green Tea Living
by Toshiki A Kayaki
I bet you didn't know that green tea can be used to clean floors! I loved this book for its cute illustrations and ideas on how to live a full, eco-friendly and simple life. It made me more appreciative of the little things around me.

The Urban Monk
by Pedram Shojai

You might also like the Hygge and Lagom books.


Disappointing Books

When Life Gives You Lululemons
Lauren Weisberger
I admit I picked this up because of its cute title, and also because the author wrote A Devil Wears Prada. I was bored by the book halfway through, but insisted on finishing it. I guess the characters and plot just didn't appeal to me

The Phantom of Oxley Castle
This is a children's book which was sorely disappointing. As someone described it, it is an opportunistic take on the Oxley drama.


To see the full list of books I've read in 2018, click here.

If you would like to recommend a book that you've read, just leave a comment below! I'll love to read it.  Thank you :)

Love,
Skye!

Hey guys!

I've been asked a lot on how I read so many books. So I thought I'll share them some of the things I do to achieve my bookworm goals.

1. Always carry a book with you.
I find that having a book with you at all times greatly enhances my trip, and therefore my mood. Also, this helps me curb my addiction to scrolling social media, and lets me feel more productive.


2. Download the NLB Mobile app, and enjoy ebooks online.
You should also download the Overdrive app, which is an ebook reader. NLB allows you to read epubs and borrow ebooks, but Overdrive bookmarks your pages, and lets you adjust font and lighting.

When your ebooks are due, they will just disappear. However, I suggest that you return them once you're done, as someone might be waiting for your copy!

For example, I'm placing a hold on Michelle Obama's book, which currently has 200 ebooks, but I'm number 2300 on the wait list. Luckily, I'm a patient person who does not mind waiting to read popular books! Just place a hold and you will receive an email notification when its your turn.

3. Place books near your bed.
If you're like me and like to laze around, having books within reach of your bed is a quick hack to encourage reading. I try to reduce my screen time before bed so I like to read before I sleep. Some people also mention that reading books lulls them to sleep (lol) so it's a win-win situation then, I think!

4. Find books you LIKE.
This is super important. I have many interests so I read anything from house plants to history to religion. I also scan potential books with Goodreads to see their ratings and reviews online. Usually I only read books that are 4 stars and above so I don't waste my time and emotions on a subpar story.

5. Chuck the book if you hate it.
Don't be afraid to stop halfway and quit the book if it's boring the hell out of you. You're stealing the potential pleasure you could be having if you were with another more interesting book!!!!

6. Lastly, don't forget to set goals.
I set my Goodreads Reading Challenge to an ambitious 100 books a year and try to hit my goal each year. I love the satisfaction of seeing numbers/lists completed, so maybe it will work for you too! Visit Goodreads here. P.S. Don't stress if you can't hit your goal. The goal is there to encourage you, not to make you feel crappy.

I guess one of the reasons why I read so much is because I truly do enjoy reading! Since it's one of my favourite activities to do, I habitually choose reading over watching shows or playing games. It's just a lifestyle choice for me :)

If you are looking to read more books in your hectic lifestyle,  I hope this helped out!

Love,
Skye



Learning how to cook is my latest hobby. Over the past years I experimented with variations of eggs (Julia Child omelettes etc), soba noodles, the occasional cake/pie/cookie, and lots of pancakes. This year, I wanted to start cooking my own broth and soups.

I'm a huge noodle lover, I love all sorts of noodles! I love banmian, kuaytiao, yangchun mian, mian xian, yellow noodles, ramen, udon, soba, instant noodles and etc. I love my noodles in the morning, for lunch, or for dinner. However, I usually have my noodles with soup. This means I really, really love my instant noodles. Hands up for all of you who love Shin, Jin, Maggi and Indomie!!! But I'm really trying to be healthier and consume less of this so I want to make my own soups instead. With ready-made broth at hand, it would be easy to whip up a quick meal at home.

So I YouTubed "how to make ramen soup" and came across this video:




Ramen soup looks doable, doesn't it? Of course, the end result will not be restaurant standard but that's not what I was aiming for anyway. I just wanted a hearty, flavoured soup that goes well with my noodle meals~

I've tried making simple vegetable soups before, but not a soup that had to be simmered over a small fire for 3 hours! I was really excited to try this. If it was a success, I would have a new notch on my belt! Small culinary successes for someone who is called "kitchen idiot" at home.

(Lol. I'm rated 4 at home now, OUT OF FOUR PEOPLE. The title of best cook will definitely go to my mum. Right now I would say my dad and my sister are a tie.)

Later in the week, I went on a grocery run with my dad and sister to gather ingredients.


Got a huge leek to my amusement. When I was in Japan, people were always cycling home with huge leeks peeking out from their grocery bags - that's how much leeks are used in Japanese cuisine. 

Pork bones are also one of the main ingredients. In her video, SeonkYoung uses pork neck, but I couldn't find them. We settled on some pork ribs from the frozen section (about $5). Since we had less pork bones to start with, I also did 1/3 of the recipe instead. (Dad thinks this is a good idea since there's less soup to waste if I screw up too XD)

Dad picked up some Prima Wholegrain LaMian too, just to try. (It's not bad, but can be a rather big portion for one person, so adjust accordingly. Chewy noodles.)

I also found a small can of sake ($6 or so) and mirin ($1.40) in the Japanese section (Fairprice Finest). We had other stuff like ginger and garlic at home too. 

Konbu (dried seaweed/kelp) was SO EXPENSIVE! In Fairprice it was about $12 for 70g (!!!!). My sister went to the Korean Mart which was having a sale and got me two 150g packets of konbu for $6 instead. LOL.



We didn't follow her recipes to the tee. Instead of blanching the pork, we slowly boiled them a bit to 'wash' them and let all the blood and etc come out.  



Cut the other ingredients and put them in! The three hour countdown begins!
This was me scooping soup scum out, to make a clear soup. By now there's a really nice smell already :)

Cooking really requires a lot of patience. As a noobie you would also benefit by being extra humble in the kitchen. The pay-off when you taste your end result is always worth it! And if at first you don't succeed, try again! That's the fun of it. I love how cooking has so many possibilities. 

It was 10+pm when the soup was done, so we left it to chill before refrigerating it.

The next day, I tried to prepare some ramen for lunch!

Reused the pork ribs, MMM they were so tender (as they should be, being simmered for 3 hours?!)

Tried to make a ramen egg and failed spectacularly (but I made a better one the next day).

Added spring onions, some garlic, and also the 'tare' sauce made of sake and mirin. Also added two handmade mushroom pork balls by my dad.

TADA!




Was proud of my first attempt! It's nothing like the ramen outside but I do enjoy eating it. It's a good change from drinking chicken soup all the time. 

Nowadays I drink the pork broth alone, without the salty tare sauce. All I have to do is heat up the soup and add noodles or shanghai greens to spruce up my meal.

Would I make it again? Yes! Though the pork was kind of pricey, I used my soup throughout the week so it was well justified to me. I'll just skip the mirin and sake next time cuz I'm a simple girl. Mirin can be used in other types of Japanese cooking though! Of course, you can also factor the time and electricity used, but if you mind such things you really shouldn't bother to try cooking this and get a bowl of ramen outside instead...

This cooking adventure also led me to further appreciate the ramen I eat! All that work for a bowl of soup and noodles. Cooking really is an act of love. I would definitely think twice before I skip a meal that my momma prepared at home. The time and effort invested is really crazy.  If someone cooks for you, give them a big kiss. 

Next up, I want to tackle cream of mushroom soup, super fluffy Japanese style pancakes, and maybe some sort of sweet dessert. One day I also want to try to make soba noodles from scratch! Perhaps under the eye of a Japanese master in Japan though. Watch this soba noodle video and maybe you will understand my obsessions.

In the future I want to make laksa soup. Or even beer, and cultivate some mushrooms with a kit. Or maybe growing some vegetables from home. 

YouTube has been hilarious recently though. They recommended 'Owning a Ramen Shop' to me. XD

If you're interested to make the shoyu ramen soup, check out the YouTube link or follow instructions on her website.

I definitely encourage you to step into your kitchen and make something! Even if it's a silly sandwich or an oozy ramen egg, it's fun sometimes not to face a screen and do something with your hands instead. Washing, cutting vegetables, frying things... it's a fun experience. (Washing up, not so much but it's okay.)

As adults we have less things to play with and I think cooking is a great hobby to pick up especially because it's useful. I hope to throw a good dinner party someday! I don't know about you but I would like to acquire more skills, learn some recipes from my mum and stuff like that.

If you're a foodie it's also nice to know more about cooking techniques and ingredients, as well as learn how to make your favourite food. (You probably also finished this blog post because you're a foodie too. Cheers.)

Don't be afraid to try new things and remember to have fun! :)


Recently chanced upon this useful book with 1000 life hacks! Gonna share some of the useful or interesting ones with you today.


Some of them are really funny (and suspicious really LOL)


If this works for you, leave a message below LOL


If you can't sleep:






Cuz we need to get the best ice cream:



Quick food tips!





6pc: $4.95 = 0.82 cts per piece
4pc: $5.20 happy meal - $2 corn, -  $2 small drink = 30 cts?! per piece
LOL ok this is just an estimation, but GOOD TO KNOW?!


More reasons to drink:



Life savers (that are good to know)








Trudat:


How often do we pass our expensive phones to complete strangers to take photos of us? In foreign countries?! Haha.




My mum taught me this! This works as a quick gauge if you're lazy like me and hate queuing for the fitting room.




Word.

HMMM:


I somehow doubt this...


For my health I think I need a cat RN.



Actually useful:











Meanwhile, WHAT I HAVE BEEN UP TO:

  • Starting a Bullet Journal.
    It's really fun and also helps me finish my tasks. I also love tracking habits and stuff and watch my progress bar grow! :D
  • I sprained my foot so that kept me off work for a couple of days.
  • Going to learn how to make hand drawn .gifs soon! Look out for them!
Thanks for reading :) Share a lifehack to save a life.



They say that the brain is a muscle, and you have to exercise it before it loses its dexterity.

So today, in my Five Minutes with Skye column, Imma share with you some interesting ideas from this book, The Future: 50 ideas you really need to know by Richard Watson.




There are 50 ideas in the book, but I'll just highlight three.

User-generated medicine
Shifting power to the patient or end-user

Online medical support communities have been around for years. Not only is solidarity formed within these groups, but medical information is distributed as well.

Most of us defer to hospitals and doctors because of our lack of medical knowledge and expertise. But what happens when the knowledge and know-how is completely open, understandable and accessible to everyone? What happens when knowledge is shared more freely, jargon free?

Some may doubt the reliability of user-generated/prescribed medicine, of course. But will hospitals work better when they are rated and reviewed online, just like what we do with restaurants, movies and every other consumer product now? The power shift is an exciting idea, but I'm not sure if it is necessarily good. Everything in moderation of course. Food for thought!

Single Living
As people start to live beyond traditional ideas of the nuclear family, what kind of impact and new trends will we have?

Possibly: more co-sharing of workspaces, houses, household objects. Already, we are sharing cars, homes (airbnb) and more etc.

As our lifespan increases, there may also be new marriage or child-caring contracts where people live together for pre-agreed periods, before reverting back to singlehood. Marriage could be a whole new different concept from what we know now. Wow!

I find this really interesting. How many of us think about life outside the usual  'BTO-rear your child' model?  It's fascinating that in the future there will be more options and types of family planning options, and even social contracts that challenge the idea of 'marrying for life'. (Probably already existing now, but maybe not by law?)

Single living may also tax our Earth more. So we should share resources whenever possible (splitting a large pack of food etc) also because it is more cost efficient this way. More thoughts of going green next time.


Nanotechnology
Manipulating matter to our desire

Basically, what happens when we all have our personal 3D printers? Can you imagine melting down an object you don't want now, to create something else? No waste anymore, because you converted it into something useful instead. What an idea!  And not too far off in the future imo. It's like recycling for infinity. (Exaggerating here)

Currently I feel that I am 'powerless' and at the mercy of big companies and how they price their items when I do not know how or have the means to make my own product (for example, how can I make my own fan, a shirt, or my own cup?) Rather than buy these things, perhaps next time I'll just have to type a code into the machine and print my own desired item.

Then again, people would probably be selling blueprints if this technology takes off. But think about it. Everything will be more streamlined. No more extra wasted stock because everything is truly demand-supply, made as you wish. The possibilities are endless, only limited by your imagination.

We may be plagued by choice paralysis by then, but it's still nice to have the power to make something (at a low cost?), previously inaccessible to you because of the FOPs involved.

I'm probably doing a pretty bad job explaining these ideas to you, but if you want to read more, do check out the book! :) I won't say I understand these concepts fully on how they work, but I do relish the idea that I am now aware of them!


Other cool ideas:
Quantum computers, brain to computer technology (imagine EVERYTHING being powered by literally your thoughts), new energy harvest methods, the future of AI - will robots demand rights and equality? etc. A really eye-opening coffee table book that will not daunt you with crazy jargon and all. A lot of speculation and possibilities, because who knows what the future truly offers? Opened up my mind at the very least! The future can be terrifying, but it is undoubtedly exciting as well.

Meanwhile, in the chapter of Smart Cities...







I thought I'll chronicle my busking journey! Hopefully this helps any of you musicians who googled "busking singapore" to get started on your own journey.

How to get started:

First things first, you gotta apply for the Busking Scheme by NAC.

Fill up a form, submit your passport photo, select locations you want to busk at, and email it ASAP to book an audition slot. There's about 90-ish people per slot so you really should sign up early. The slots fill up real quick.  Click here to read more/sign up for the NAC busking scheme.

My Timeline:
Aug 2017: Signed up for the January 2018 slot
Jan 2018: Attended the pre-audition workshop and audition
March 2018: Received endorsement letter and the okay to start busking! :)

Pre-audition Workshop
My workshop was held at Goodman Arts Centre, which is a short 5 min walk from Mountbatten MRT. It was held in the morning at about 10am.

I didn't really know what to expect. I shifted my work time so I could attend this, so I really hoped it would be worth my time.

When I arrived, there was a queue forming (lol, Singapore life). Prepare your NRIC and they will help process some forms and stuff. Then take a seat in front of a pull down projector screen, which flashes some news articles about busking.

Buskers really come from all walks of life. You get to see hipster youngsters, elders, and even primary school children accompanied by their family. Most buskers are musicians, but during the Q&A session I discovered we also had sketch artists, circus acts, magicians etc. It's pretty cool!


They also give out a handy guidebook on busking guidelines in Singapore.

The presenters were also respectful of our time. E.g. "We all know today is a precious Saturday morning and we don't want to waste your time, so do limit your questions to the pre-audition and you can ask me other questions later after the mass session." I thought this was very good of them :')

A fellow busker was also invited to come share his experience and give some tips as well. Another experienced guy also shared his two cents worth: To be prepared during the audition and to help raise the standard of the busking scene in Singapore (wow!).

Also: some hot topics on musicians' minds:
  • Q: Do you need a portable speaker during the auditions?
    A: Strictly speaking no, but it is highly recommended as the pre-audition is held to stimulate real street conditions. You should definitely buy and bring the speaker especially if you have a small voice.

Thoughts about the pre-audition workshop:

  • You don't really learn much in terms of tips on how to busk on the streets, but it's really cool to see that you're actually part of a community. During the workshop there was a "turn around and introduce yourself to the person next to you" moment. I laughed because I had not done this since camps in university. It was quite amusing and refreshing really. Got to talk to some people and a friendly uncle even gave me his handmade name card with his YouTube address.
  • Also, this said community is represented and organised by NAC. In some way it may be strange that busking needs to be regulated, but at least an organisation exists to be our voice and negotiate with official government bodies and malls etc to help us legally have some space to perform. I believe (from a glimpse of the newspaper articles flashed on the PPT slides) that the government wanted to ban busking completely before, so at least we have some representation?
  • At first I found the whole application process quite tedious, especially when you had to carve out time to attend the workshop and audition. I wondered if other countries had the same type of processes. I believe most people think busking is a very free and easy thing, but in recent times I think many countries have come up with their own licenses and guidelines, and Singapore is no exception.
  • I left the session feeling more grateful and appreciative. The staff did wake up early to set up this meeting room, deal with all the paperwork, queues, process/arrange audition timings and even speak in different languages to try to cater to everyone. Accuse them of a cumbersome process but you cannot say they didn't make any effort to help the busking scene in Singapore. Thanks guys!!!

Equipment

Like most millennials, I did my online research and ended up getting my Roland Cube Street Ex from Swee Lee. Cost me about $680 or something, damn. I'm really curious where the elderly buskers get their amps from! Visited some places in Bugis but didn't find something suitable. There are cheaper trolley types that cost about $150-200 but I didn't really like their sound. They looked kind of flimsy too.

My Roland Cube! There's a slightly smaller one, but we decided on this in the end.


Later on during the audition day, I met an uncle who zhnged his amp. It's really small and light! It used to be a an amp that needed to be connected to a power supply, but somehow he managed to make it battery operated. Uncle please teach me.

I got my SM58 mic and mic stand from Luther Music, which is at the Cityhall Peninsula Plaza area (Excelsior Shopping Centre). 


Added Rilakkuma sticker tape on my mic cuz I wanted to differentiate it from other mics. Useful to tag your gear during gigs to identify which are yours. TBH you should tag your cables too.

You'll probably also need a music stand if you want to put scoresheets and stuff. Some people invest in a tablet and a tablet holder, which fits neatly under the mic on the mic stand. I also found an auntie trolley at home to lug all my stuff around. 

The actual audition day

I had a morning slot and I arrived at the NLB building at Bugis early enough. I was given a sticker tag and waited for my turn. TBH waiting always makes me very antsy. Got to see some performances - beatboxing, a magician who was good at hyping people up,  singing + keyboard, a man with a flute, a man in a wheelchair who unfortunately did not have live instrumentation (he used a device to play back music instead. I think this is not allowed and you need to play your own music).

There's a panel of four judges. The area in front of them is marked A and B, so you can set up your performance while another is simultaneously going on. (Quite efficient haha).

I have to say my audition didn't go as well as expected (I had to use an electric guitar instead of my usual acoustic) but I passed anyway. Phew.

Endorsement card
Sometime in March I received a call about passing the audition, the selection of locations and collecting my card. To my disappointment I didn't manage to land hotspots like the locations along Orchard Road or even Dhoby Ghaut. 

You have to head down to an ulu industrial area situated somewhat near Taiseng/Bartley ? and collect it. Bring your NRIC! After which, you probably have a year before you have to renew your card :)

Actual Busking


I set up at Paya Lebar Square, in front of the MRT entrance. It was sheltered (thank god, it rained shortly after.)

Before I started, there were throngs of people and I really considered going to somewhere else that had less footfall. Sudden urge of being shy after going through the entire process (!) But in the end I bit the bullet and just went for it. Remember, no busker is entitled to a place, so go early and be courteous always if there is a location dispute.

I did two sets, for a total of about 1.5h. Singaporeans are really generous! I decline to share how much I earned but haha it was really quite heartening as most of the notes were $2 and I even received two $10 notes. Some people stayed briefly, some stayed for a long time. They clapped, they told me they enjoyed my performance. It was fun! I also bumped into some friends, which was a nice surprise. 😍

Luckily, my boyfriend helped me lug my Roland Cube (thank you!)...it's really hard to carry everything (guitar, stands, bag, cube) all on your own as everything is bulky. The cube may seem light at first but not when you're carrying so many other things as well. You should consider a trolley of some kind.



OTHER TIPS:

  • If you use a file for your scoresheets, make sure you have clips  to prevent your pages from flapping about. I learnt this by observing more experienced buskers. Clips can also be used to hold anything in place (in my case, to clip my guitar bag to remain open as it does not unzip fully.)
  • Make a sign! Some people use chalkboards and whiteboards too. I drew mine.



  • I also made some namecards. I prefer making my own as it's more fun and also in line of my casual style. My namecards have my social media handles on them.




  • What to sing? Popular songs really worked for me. I sang 'Rewrite the Stars' from The Greatest Showman and people warmed up to it. There's nothing like seeing someone smile because a busker is singing a song they really adore. I also prepared songs in Chinese.
  • Bring your Endorsement Card. A security guard approached me right before I started and boy was I glad I could show her the card.
    Edit: I have been checked by police officers before too! Please, please dont forget to bring your card.


Other things to read about busking that may give you some perspective:

  • This writer posts about her experience in trying to get the busking license from NAC and the actual experience of busking on the streets. I found this really useful before I applied! It gave me an idea of what the whole process was like. Must read! http://sg.asia-city.com/city-living/article/sing-song-sixpence
  • This article features some buskers in different areas in Singapore. It gives you an idea of what other performers are doing. http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/popular-street-performers-with-a-regular-following

So I hope this blogpost helps to clear some doubts you might have if you're an aspiring busker! Hope to catch you on the streets soon. Remember to have fun! Good luck! Meanwhile, I'm going to have to busk many more times to recoup the $ spent on my equipment. 😂


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