Category Archives: Joy

My Niece Made Me So Happy Today

Posted on May 2, 2023 by bookjunkie

One of my nieces read my blog for the first time today. It feels momentous to me so I have to make a record of it here. To protect her privacy, I’m not mentioning her name. (Although they both have … Continue reading →

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Grateful for My Cousins

Posted on April 23, 2023 by bookjunkie

When I see my nieces with their cousins, it makes my heart swell. I want them to be close all their lives, like they are right now, and have beautiful memories like I do. My childhood was not easy due … Continue reading →

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It’s Another New Year & I’m Feeling Hopeful

Posted on January 1, 2023 by bookjunkie

That’s exactly what I love about the start of the year. It gives me the possibility of renewal and hope. It was lovely to wake up to sweet new year texts from my aunties uncle and partner. Texts of today … Continue reading →

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It’s So Easy to Fall Out of a Routine of Good Habits

Posted on November 28, 2022 by bookjunkie

I fell out of my routine since my last holiday. You see, my routine was very much a forced thing. I was waking up pre dawn, as early as 4.30am, even though I’m naturally a night owl, and going to … Continue reading →

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My Teenhood: What was your favorite subject at school and why?

Posted on September 30, 2022 by bookjunkie

For me it was definitely English Literature in upper secondary school as not only did I love good books and grew to love poetry, but I had the best teacher ever. She was Miss Penelope Shone from New Zealand. She … Continue reading →

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#10. Simple Joys: Even Greater Ease to Check Out Library Books Using my Phone App

Posted on September 25, 2022 by bookjunkie

Love not having to queue and borrowing books by scanning the bar codes through my library App. Currently for only those books with a particular sticker, but I’m sure the efficient librarians will cover more books soon.

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#8. Simple Joys – Nice Strangers

Posted on September 22, 2022 by bookjunkie

The ethnically Malay grab delivery guy who got into the lift with me was so cheerful and nice. “Which level?” Wanted to press the button for me. And he said thanks as he left. He did me a favour but … Continue reading →

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Bus Ride: Living Deliberately

Posted on September 22, 2022 by bookjunkie

Raindrops on the big glass panel. The coolness of a drizzly morning. Looking out I see teenaged joy. Two on a bike. An old lady with a blue umbrella dragging her trolley on the way to get her groceries. Bell … Continue reading →

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#7. Simple Joys: Water feature inside a Mall

Posted on September 22, 2022 by bookjunkie

Love the blue. I’m a water sign after all.

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#6. Simple Joys: Beautiful Window Displays

Posted on September 22, 2022 by bookjunkie

Haven’t been to the Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands for a while and was drawn to this window display in particular. New sights are always refreshing. And I love the bubblegum shade of pink.

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One on One is Best for Me

Posted on September 13, 2022 by bookjunkie

Since the pandemic I realise more and more that I’m more comfortable having one on one conversations. No small talk for me. Life is too short for that. It’s why I find making new friends hard. I also don’t have … Continue reading →

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What Do Kids Like? Through the Generations

Posted on September 8, 2022 by bookjunkie

When I was a kid the most fun I had was with my cousins, aunties and uncles. Wish I could relive just that part of my childhood. It was so sweet and joyous. We played cards like seven diamonds, ‘crocodile … Continue reading →

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Blessed

Posted on September 6, 2022 by bookjunkie

I’m blessed with the best little angels and always want to take the time to record my deep gratitude. If one day they ever read this, I want them to know how much they mean to me. Actually at every … Continue reading →

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#5. Simple Joys: Encouraging texts about my writing from mum, partner, uncle and aunties

Posted on September 2, 2022 by bookjunkie

This is a huge one and I appreciate every word so much. I often keep screenshots to look at so that I can feel happy when I’m down. It’s almost like a letter from the past. I have kept all … Continue reading →

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#4. Simple Joys – Cute Text from Niece

Posted on September 2, 2022 by bookjunkie

Brightened up my whole day. Because it’s rare, I’m so utterly thankful.

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Sentimental Value – 21st Birthday Gift from My Father

Posted on August 28, 2022 by bookjunkie

As I regularly try to declutter for my peace of mind I come across a lot of things I don’t use but can’t part with. If I go by Marie Kondo’s rule of keeping things that spark joy, I have … Continue reading →

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Fascinated by Salman Rushdie revealing the best period of his life

Posted on August 27, 2022 by bookjunkie

If I could go back and relive any time in my life, I’d start in 1979. I was just finishing Midnight’s Children and my first son was about to be born. In fact, I remember telling his mother to just … Continue reading →

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The Best & Most Useful Gift from My Partner

Posted on August 25, 2022 by bookjunkie

I can clip this to my bed post to listen to my audiobooks. The sound is much better than the tinny sound from my phone itself. I try to get the speaker as close to me as possible, so that … Continue reading →

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