Welcome to Springorchid Files!

My name is Phoebe Lim. I live in sunny hot Singapore and work as an academic librarian. Springorchid Files is my personal site where I curate content interesting or meaningful to me. It is my filing cabinet in the Cloud.

I’ve been curating my digital archives since 2006. Can’t believe I started before the iPhone came into existence. The Internet is a different place back then. Initially, I maintained two separate sites, they are merged now at Springorchid Files.

As I reflect on my collection, I realize that my interests are not as haphazard as I once believed. Certain themes consistently draw me in, weaving a rich tapestry of content.

Mysteries and Intrigues

I like reading detective fiction, mystery novels, and fantasy novels. I can do romance occasionally and I like clever and wise protagonists. Adaptations hold a special place: a delicate dance between words and visuals. I am drawn to adaptations to books I have not read. If the adaptation is good, I will go read the book. I guess you can say that they serve as reviews.

I am also a sucker for crime dramas. I have a soft spot for British crime dramas. The best are the clever and witty ones. Some of the Chinese and American ones are also good.

Knitting

I like homecrafts, making practical things with my hands. I tried many and knitting stuck. I compile knitting patterns, designed some (PDFs available).

Culinary Adventures

My culinary adventures started with Chinese soups. Once, I ran a website called “Magic of Homemade Chinese Soups,” From nourishing broths to aromatic concoctions, I’ve amassed a stack of recipes and they reside here now.

Nostalgia Unearthed

I have always had an old soul. I like watching old movies, period dramas, reading historical fiction, and archaeology. I also archive songs that resonate with my spirit and videos that evoke laughter or tears.

Life Stories Through Lens and Words

I used to keep a journal about my days. A lot of them are ramblings and I save my life transforming encounters with my Jesus in the Bible. I also journal about my journey towards financial wellbeing. You only learn when you reflect on your mistakes and successes.

I would also like to be able to start capturing life moments with families, friends, places and work. I’m not a famous person with big stories. Little stories of a common woman have their place too.