Nope, not away from this little ambitious red dot, but migrated from one platform to another! What am I talking about?

Mudd & Nadd have moved to a Facebook Page (instead of our much-loved Group)!

Why? Pages have much more features & will allow for better interaction between you & us! & that would mean faster information dissemination, wooohoo!

We have plenty of exciting stuff coming up in these months to come just for you! Plus, the page is full of our past & behind the scene pictures.

We’re raring to go! We hope you are too!

(Just click on the picture & you’ll be re-directed to our FB Page, then click ‘LIKE’!)

We look forward to ’seeing you’ on our Page!

Here’s to a smashin’ September!

- Nadd

p.s. SG Things To Do Today went on a slight revamp too! Go spot the difference!

Anyone can just google your name and find out what you’ve been up to, which restaurant you’ve just eaten at, who are your best friends, what kind of blog writer you are – and all this thanks to Facebook!

No one’s to blame for all this personal information out there. There is an undeniable a tinge of narcissism in all of us that delights in exhibiting ourselves & telling others how fantastic our lives are!

If you don’t believe me, let me just ask you this: What’s on your current profile picture? (I’m guessing it’s a fantabulous picture of yourself!)

There’s nothing wrong though – all of us are doing it anyway, hur hur!

I especially love reading peoples’ statuses. It’s so mish-meshed & personal that sometimes I cannot help but to read every one of them before erm, moving on to other serious stuff.

Also, one of the best features I feel, is the Events Pages. I mean, come on, aren’t you glad that you have so many options & places to go to every weekend? & not to mention the people you get to know who share the same interests as you! Building communities & cliques are easy too.

Especially for us planners! If you need people to come to your event – just invite! Need other sidekicks to help you out -  send a message! If  you need to tell others about what your event will have – share a picture!

This is extremely useful for us tech-savvy people who are on the Net 24-7. Recently, even teachers have sought out Facebook to reconnect with their students. Which is so cool – I wished I had that when I was schooling!

Today, what I really love about Facebook is – we can get on the spot YOG updates! From everyone! If your friends are volunteers, then you’ll get their perspectives! If you have friends who are teachers, then you get to see live updates of what’s going on behind the scenes!

If you’re in the Singapore Youth Olympic Games 2010 Page, then you’ll get live updates of what games are starting & what else is happening around town for YOG! Super Exciting!

Hey, it’s not everyday that this little red dot is suddenly open to worldwide attention & it’s not everyday that there’s so many things happening during these 2 weeks! More fun for us!

& of course, if you want to find out what else is happening for YOG, you definitely know where you can go!

On that note, here’s to more live updates, great profile pictures, Fab Facebook moments and re-connecting with more faces!

Happy Monday!

Surfing Sidekick,
Nadd

Besides the fact that YOG is 58 DAYS AWAY!

And the World Cup 2010 created such buzz & hype before it actually happened (all because of $$ or the lack of – what’s new!).

And that Town is once again filled with roaming scenesters & not-so-cool hipster kids because of the School Holidays.

And maybe that Singapore Arts Festival was so lovely, when it ended, there was not much artsy stuff that filled our nights. 

Oh & the yummy Botak Jones have introduced new halal stalls called Botak’s Favourites  (we thought it would never happen).

The Great Singapore Sale is also here this month and that’s another reason to go walking, I feel! Except that nothing made for more exciting news then the one that happened on 16 June - Orcard Road was filled with  Teh-Tarik like concoction of all things yucky and turned into Orchard River for a day. Yes, it looks as horrible as it sounds.

That, while very exciting for us swakoo generation who have never experienced any kind of flood before (besides the longkang), is not exactly the highlight of my June.

Right now, at the top of my list  – one of the coolest highlight of this month is… Springing a Birthday Celebration Surprise on Mudd! (okay so it’s a half surprise but a surprise none-the-less). 

But still, to trick / surprise another planner is such an achievement. To trick Mudd (who believe me can sometimes do a Jedi Mind trick and read your mind) is even better!!   The thrill of planning & having a reunion of old friends and then seeing the happy contented faces of the birthday people is just priceless!  (and of course food & lots of chicken is such a blessing!).

And of course, what’s new with June is we have more Events Sidekicks Youths this month, yey!  June has gotten me all hyped up for the remaining days of the month!

& what about your month? Tell me how awesome this June has been, yes?

Friday for Fun!

Your Sidekick,
Nadd (is voting for June.)

 p.s. So many ways for you to tell me! Email me (nadd@muddnadd.com), tag our FB Wall, or comment to this post!

(Mudd was unfortunately, not able to join in that day, so I had another Sidekick with me: Dilly!)

Granted, the place has been covered so many times! We know that it’s famous for Mustafa Centre, Indian sweets & treats and Sarees! But there’s some stuffs that you can do & find at and along Little India – all under $18!

What you’ll Find #1: Good Food – Masala Thosai, Naan & curries!

Have your pick – there’s plenty of stalls to choose from. Do it the Singaporean way:  go to the stall with the most number of people!

I had a sudden thosai craving & so was scouring the area for some good ol’ chow.  Indian food is always great for the cold rainy weather.

$$$:
Masala Thosai: $3.50
Home-made Ice Lemon Tea: $1.00

What You’ll Find #2: Cheap (but good) Stuff!

Sunglasses, fans, bags, jeans, jackets, dresses, skirts, vintage tops – & I’m not even talking about Mustafa Centre! Plenty of great finds & retro stuff available along the street shops & alleys.

Among those things that caught my eyes were this really old-school huge framed shades in all sorts of patterns & colours. Vintage is in, yes?

Plus, it’s only here do you truly get to immerse in all things modernly traditional.

Oh, the pictures could go on & on!

$$$:
Sunglasses: $1.90 (adults), $1.00 (children)
Bangles: 1 for $3, 4 for $10
Flowers: Varies – $2-$10

While exploring, we had a minor crisis – our explorer bag tore! Pretty lucky to tear while we’re there too, because now we have a reason to try out one of the most unique things about Little India..!

What You’ll Find #3: …Roadside Tailor!

Yes, you read right. Tailors situated right by the roadside, armed with their trusty scissors & measuring tapes. They sit there, while people queue up to alter their clothes, suits, pants…anything!

Mr. Tailor could not speak English & was quite shy. (Check out his huge scissors!). But he did an amazing job in fixing the bag, in just 5 minutes! Fast, efficient & cheap. In fact, we saw so many people bringing in multiple things to alter that Mr. Tailor just finished off in less than 15 minutes!

$$$:
Sewing Bag + Zipper: $3.oo

What You’ll Find #4: Sungei Road (walking distance from Little India)

This is my most favourite part!

Before there was such a thing as Flea Markets, there was Sungei Road’s Scavenger’s Market. Over time, they still remain strong & is the place to find some lost treasures.

Trinkets, one-off items. Some new, some pre-loved. Digital watches. Vintage rings, bracelets, bangles, necklaces. Obscure & quirky items (like picnic basket, paintings from 1900s, childhood toys).

Couldn’t take many pictures of this obscure place (didn’t want to offend the stallholders). Got myself a shoe (first-hand) for $3.00!

$$$:
Shoe: $3.00

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And the setting sun marked out little trip. We got everything all in one on that day too – Food, culture, roadside ingenuity, colourful items and an old slice of Singapore.

Total amount spent on our Little India Adventures (including transport): $14.40!

Who says you have to spend much to explore!

Stay tuned for many more of our random exploring adventures! If you wanna join us, even better! You know where to reach us!

Hooked to Exploring,
Nadd

p.s: Check out more pictures HERE!

For the past 2 weeks, I watched the sun slowly rising from the comfort of an MRT window. Wonderful, I tell you! & if not for the cranky unfriendly commuters, I would have snapped many pictures of it!

What’s great is the fact that we get to enjoy the peacefulness of Singapore  – because everyone else is still asleep.

(bridge at Robertson Quay)

You might be wondering why we’re up so early when we could have been in our snug beds snoring away.

Well, nothing can get us out of bed that early – except for work of course! & we so don’t mind!   We’re running a couple of workshop for youths.  Let’s just say seeing the smiles on our youth sidekicks’ faces are worth it.

Plus a little morning sun won’t hurt!

The best thing is, we have another session in the afternoon, how fun is that!

Most people laments how Mondays bring the blues. We’re glad our Mondays chase any blues away! Have a smashing week!

Go Monday!

Nadd

Here’s another one: Have you heard of Lemonade the Movie?

[ Lemonade Movie Trailer ]

What do people who were once paid to be creative for a living do when they’re laid off? They get creative with their own lives. Lemonade is an inspirational film about 16 advertising professionals who lost their jobs and found their calling, encouraging people to listen to that little voice inside their head that asks, “What if?”

This is really true cases of why one should think positively when struck with an obstacle in life! Inspiring, really!

You’ll feel ignited to start something too, I’m sure!

Here’s to doing something that you love doing! Have a smashing lemon-y week!

Tuesday, yey!
Nadd

Look at how shiny they are!

This time around I’m much more excited – We got new buttons!

Introducing… Events Planning Sidekicks buttons!

I am so in love with this one right now!

If you see us on the streets do say Hi! Who knows, you might just get one!
How to spot us? Easy – One’s tall, the other’s short & we’re usually seen carrying back packs & sporting Mudd & Nadd buttons (somewhere on our bags / shirts!).

Happy Friday!

- Nadd

p.s. If you’re in town tomorrow, we’re somewhere around. Should be easy to spot us – we have our hands full with bags & a very funky picnic basket!  Watch this space for updates!

But if many of your outdoor plans have been ruined by the many downpours & much-too-windy weather, then here are some simple indoor ideas that you can plan & do in a jiffy!

1.  Family Comedy Night

It’s raining & everyone’s at home – the best time to bond! Rent favourite comedies (or with Starhub’s Demand TV, you can just select one!) & have a laughing marathon. All you need is some light snacks (or a full fledged dinner is fine too!), a couple of pillows & some family members.

2.  Mini Cook-Out Competition !

You need a theme (say: Mexican) & foodie-friends for this! Through the wonders of Internet, get some Mexican recipes (new ones that your friends have not tried), ask them to Bring their own Ingredients & have a mini Cook-Out!

Bring a Video-Cam & pretend to host your own cooking shows & compete for the most entertaining “show”!

3. Pot Luck Anti-Rain Reunion

Simpler & straightforward, when you’re stuck at home is one of the Best Times to call all your ‘Wow-I-haven’t-met-them-in-a-long-time’  Friends for a long awaited Reunion.

While you make some hot dessert (like Hot Chocolate), ask them to Potluck & packet their own dinners!

4.  Customise Umbrellas

This is something really fun to do especially if you have kids who are bored with staying indoors. Grab some fabric or paint for nylon & start customizing those umbrellas! Won’t that be cool? Now you’ll have a one-of-a-kind umbrella!

5. Have a rainy picnic – Indoor-ish Outdoors

No I’m not asking you to have a picnic in the rain.  Head to a sheltered outdoor area (under the void-deck is great too!), lay out your picnic mat, sit around with a bunch of crazy friends & voila! An outdoor-’indoor’ picnic!

You can even bring along some card /board games & start playing!

6. Corridor Photoshoot

What do women love to do (even though we don’t like to admit it sometimes)? Play Dress Up!

Call your girlfriends over, tell them to bring 6 favourite cloths/dresses/accessories & grab your faithful camera. Make use of that corridor, lift lobby, your cool funky room, anywhere indoors & stage your own mini-photo-shoot! Try on each other clothes, give each other manicures – you know, the girly works! This is cam-whoring at its best!

Spoilt plans can sometimes bring out the best fun!

Try them all!

Have a happy day!
Nadd

p.s. If you’re still stuck on what to do even on a sunny day – you know where to go: SG Things To Do Today!

I just love his hand gestures and his flow of the stories and poems. Genius!

Enjoy!

Rives controls the Internet

Rives remixes TED2006

Rives on 4 a.m.

Rives tells a story of mixed emoticons

It’s great to see every one still feeling hyped up & still reveling in the bliss of another New year. Funny thing is, while there are so so many parties & events happening on New Year’s Eve, there are not many events happening today or the first days of 2010. Weird huh?

It’s like an unofficial day for everyone to just relax, shop & walk around town & soak in the ambiance of a new year.

If you’re wondering what we did today – well, we went on a hunt for the one essential item that I think everyone should have – an organiser! You wouldn’t believe how hard it is to find one that suits our tastes!

We went from one shopping centre to another, explored Singapore’s First Green Mall, went to Little India, walked down all the way to Bugis Junction & then headed to town again!

The bad news: My legs hurt now from all that walking & We still have not gotten any organiser of choice!

The good news: 1. We found out new places to shop at. 2. We got to pretend that we’re tourists. 3. We know exactly what kind we want so finding it should be easy (right?).

Oh, if you’re wondering why we didn’t get one sooner – we wanted to find for the right one! After all, the organiser is going to be with us for the entire year.

So the hunt continues tomorrow! This is by far, the funnest way to stay healthy – exploring on foot!

I hope your new year & these days to come are filled with weird walks, fun searches & wonderful surprises!

Okay Go!
Nadd