Category Archives: Covid

No More Masks on Trains or Buses

Posted on February 15, 2023 by bookjunkie

I was nervous when I heard the news that from Valentines Eve, no less, the rule to wear masks was being removed. You’d think I should be jumping for joy. Back when the rule was imposed, old me would have … Continue reading →

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I only wrote a single post in 2021 but it helped me feel grateful today

Posted on October 5, 2022 by bookjunkie

Traffic on my blog plunged, which is not surprising, considering I only wrote a single post in 2021, mainly due to technical issues with my blog. I wrote about living with Covid restrictions in this post from March 2021. It’s … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Like the Saying ‘New Normal’.

Posted on August 5, 2022 by bookjunkie

This term seems to have emerged during the pandemic, but a search on Wikipedia shows that it first appeared as far back as 1918. I don’t like it at all, as I don’t like most business jargon and also because … Continue reading →

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Looking Forward to Being Less Sedentary

Posted on July 12, 2022 by bookjunkie

Being cooped up at home is definitely not healthy (mentally or physically) and I look forward to walks outside when the covid wave passes and the weather permits. I have to avoid the sun as I’ve had sun damage and … Continue reading →

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10 Things I Took for Granted During Covid Lockdown

Posted on July 9, 2022 by bookjunkie

1. Having peace, quiet and space to be able to relax and think. I’m tired of Corporations entering the sanctity of home through noisy Zoom meetings. 2. Being able to take public transport and have that independance, without the intense … Continue reading →

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Pandemic Fatigue

Posted on March 10, 2022 by bookjunkie

Without even asking I know that you, like me, are sick and tired of anything to do with the Covid Pandemic. It’s just been going on far longer than we imagined. I honestly thought there would be zero travel restrictions … Continue reading →

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Masks

Posted on January 28, 2022 by bookjunkie

I hope to attend a course as soon as we don’t have to wear masks anymore. I have fond memories of the basic French class I attended with my Aunt at the Alliance Francaise Singapour 14 years ago. The teacher … Continue reading →

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Covid Times

Posted on April 25, 2020 by bookjunkie

I’m trying not to go stir crazy as I’m sure everyone in the world is right now. To put things into perspective, my anxiety is nothing compared to those afflicted with covid19, and their families, the frontline workers including healthcare … Continue reading →

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Progress As a Writer

Posted on April 14, 2020 by bookjunkie

I so badly want to improve and make full use of my time. I’m ticking off all the items on my checklist, but I am plagued by doubt. I wonder if there’s a futility to it all? Am I deluding … Continue reading →

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