Author: bennyong

a small island with a church on top of it

Mont St Michel

I always wondered what this magnificent place was and I jumped into the opportunity to bring my parents here. Similar to my previous trip to Nantes, Le Mans and Angers, I decided to do a trip to Caen, Mont St Michel and Rouen. Unfortunately, the weather wasn’t great on the last day and we went […]

Black Soil Formed into a Shape of a Heart

Stooshe – Black Heart

Thanks to getting ready for this post, this is the first time I have seen the video. I heard this song on radio occassionally but it really stuck in my head from a compilation CD my daughter bought from a Car Boot Sale. Stooshe are a British girl group from London, consisting of three members […]

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Donna Lewis – I Love Your Always Forever

As Valentine’s Day rolls around each year, many of us find ourselves caught in a whirlwind of emotions. For some, it’s a day filled with romantic gestures, heartfelt declarations, and cherished memories. For others, like myself, it’s a day that feels overly commercialized, perhaps even a bit contrived. However, amidst differing perspectives, there’s always room […]

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GRL – Ugly Heart

GRL was formed by the team that brought you Pussy Cat Dolls. Released in 2014 as part of their self-titled EP, “Ugly Heart” became one of GRL’s most notable hits. Comprised of members Emmalyn Estrada, Natasha Slayton, Lauren Bennett, and Paula van Oppen, GRL brought a fresh perspective to the pop music scene. With its […]

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Mattel Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live

I have always wanted to watch Monster Trucks live and what a great opportunity when the show was in Paris. We arrived just in time 5 mins before the show began on time at 1130. The La Defense Arena wasn’t 100% full but it was clearly a family affair. In addition to the laser lights […]

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Britney Spears – Toxic

I just finished streaming The Woman In Me by Britney Spears. Michelle Williams did a good job narrating the book as it made it very engaging. Looking back at the stories in the book, I can remember how mean the media was when Britney was at her lowest point. Without wanting to spoil the story […]

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Neon Jungle – Trouble

Who doesn’t like girl bands? Well, I re-stumbled on this tune that was in my spotify playlist and thought it was good to resurface it especially since the Spice Girls got their own Royal Mail tribute stamps 30 years after their debut. Neon Jungle was a British girl group that burst onto the music scene […]

old books, book, old

The Public Domain

Every year, thousands of work have their copyright expire meaning they are now freely available to the public for free. You may use such works and remix it to make it your own. Disney is a good example of a company that does this really well. For example, Frozen is based on the Snow Queen […]

Man and Woman Dancing

Sophie Ellis-Bextor – Murder On The Dancefloor

I watched Saltburn on Prime and the lead actor danced to this song in one of the iconic scenes of the film. I remember listening to this track when I was in high school and I was convinced that the singer was an English Doll. Sophie Ellis-Bextor, a captivating British singer, songwriter, and model, graces […]

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Let It Snow Let It Snow

Apparently it is a rare occassion in Paris as it is the second time in two weeks. Although it was a day later than forecasted, it is sure a change from the previous day of continous rain which we surprisingly still manage to cycle to school. Although the snow was heavier than previous week, it […]