Monthly Archives: April 2016

Sydney Trip (Blue Mountains): The Greens of Leura

Posted on April 25, 2016 by bookjunkie

The Greens of Leura is one of the most fairytale like places we’ve stayed with a canopy bed and the most beautiful lounge area with the best teas and biscuits. There was also Sherry and it was so cosy you … Continue reading →

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Hard to Concentrate

Posted on April 24, 2016 by bookjunkie

It’s been so hard to concentrate. I bring a book to my chemo sessions and so far after 8 sessions I haven’t read a single word. Somehow the brain fog is even worse during the session. It feels like a … Continue reading →

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Clueless Before Cancer

Posted on April 21, 2016 by bookjunkie

1. I had no idea that it was the chemo that caused side effects like loosing your hair. I actually thought it was the cancer itself that caused hair loss. Now I feel silly. 2. I was afraid of Chemotherapy … Continue reading →

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Phantom Pony Tail & Other Things After Chemo

Posted on April 20, 2016 by bookjunkie

I tend to keep my hair tied up, off my neck, because of the sweltering heat in Singapore. But now after chemo and without hair I still tend to forget, & my hands reach back to retie my pony tail … Continue reading →

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Sydney Trip: Magical Luera

Posted on April 18, 2016 by bookjunkie

The train journey was worth it once we reached the magical misty charming town of Luera. I think one of the loveliest places in the Blue Mountains and Australia. We experienced the full beauty of nature and small town charm … Continue reading →

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What Bothers Me the Most About Loosing My Hair

Posted on April 18, 2016 by bookjunkie

What bothers me most is not what I imagined in the beginning. Before the chemo and corresponding hair loss started. Of course it was devastating to see my long locks of hair falling out in clumps. Almost a whole ponytail … Continue reading →

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Inspiring Women with Cancer who Share their Journey

Posted on April 18, 2016 by bookjunkie

I am so thankful to the bloggers I’ve recently discovered through the WordPress app, who share their journey through chemotherapy, surgeries, scans and all the things that go into tackling cancer. They make me feel not so alone because no … Continue reading →

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Satay By the Bay was Better than I imagined

Posted on April 18, 2016 by bookjunkie

Visited with B for my birthday last November but just blogging about it now. If you do want to go to Satay by the Bay and don’t want to walk much it’s better to park at the Marina Barrage area … Continue reading →

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Sydney Trip: Trains to the Blue Mountains

Posted on April 17, 2016 by bookjunkie

It was rather tiring lugging bags after a red eye flight from Singapore to Sydney and then hopping on to two trains to get to the Blue Mountains. From the Airport to the Central Station and then from the Central … Continue reading →

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What I Miss & Don’t Miss About Travel

Posted on April 17, 2016 by bookjunkie

7 Things I Miss 1. Those amazing massages at spas that cost a fraction of what is charged in Singapore. 2. Just a new refreshing scene rather than the same old. 3. Immersing yourself in a new culture, learning and … Continue reading →

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