Tag Archives: 10 things

10 Overused Expressions that Annoy Me (including Singlish ones)

Posted on March 20, 2012 by bookjunkie

I know I can be repetitive myself but here are some phrases, especially used in a business context, that really annoy me: 1. Having said that… 2. Cross the T’s and dot the i’s 3. World Class 4. As per … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging & Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

How Delhi & Agra Changed Me (& 10 Things I Appreciate About Singapore)

Posted on January 30, 2012 by bookjunkie

To be honest I wasn’t looking forward to the trip as I hate flying and I had just read about the flight cancellation causing fog and dangerous pollutions levels in Delhi. But the troop really wanted to see the Taj. … Continue reading →

Posted in Midlife Musings, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Mid-Life: 10 Things about Me that have Changed As I Get Older

Posted on January 12, 2012 by bookjunkie

Just another personal post that I need to write today on 12.1.12. One of those days when my blog becomes my diary. 1. I like being a hermit. I don’t have a need to be popular and solo can be … Continue reading →

Posted in Midlife Musings | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

10 Things I am Excited to Do in 2012

Posted on January 1, 2012 by bookjunkie

Just an evolving list off the top of my head since it’s January 1st and I’m feeling positive and energized. 1. Read more good books and relish every word 2. Watch more excellent movies (the last 2 movies I watched … Continue reading →

Posted in Midlife Musings | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

10 Things I Wish Singapore Job Interviewers Would Not Do

Posted on September 15, 2011 by bookjunkie

{via ca4it} After reading this post about how applying for a job in Singapore can be draining, by the always brilliant Orange Foam Finger, it triggered off some of my suppressed feelings about the whole job interview process. Never wanted … Continue reading →

Posted in When Work Sucks | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 20 Comments

Anti-Bucket List: 10 Things I Know I Won’t Do

Posted on July 23, 2011 by bookjunkie

I have been working on a bucket list for quite a while, but then I decided to do the reverse. It’s so much less stress and kinda fun. When you get to a certain age like I have (40), you … Continue reading →

Posted in Midlife Musings | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Freddie Mercury

Posted on November 24, 2010 by bookjunkie

Kay Patke of Clash Music has come up with a brilliant list on the anniversary of the singer’s death in 1991.  Freddy would have been 64 today. These are a few of my favourites from the list. You can view … Continue reading →

Posted in My Celebrity Addiction | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

10 Things You May Not Know About Panic Attacks

Posted on November 6, 2010 by bookjunkie

When I first heard about panic attacks triggered by unusual causes I was one of the guilty ones who immediately thought ‘strange‘. I now can relate to why Billy Bob Thorton might be afraid of antiques and Nicole Kidman of … Continue reading →

Posted in Midlife Musings | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments