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What is a Unique Visitor?

Posted on April 17, 2011 by bookjunkie

When a friend P asked me what how many unique visitors I had, I was embarrassed that I had absolutely no idea.  And silly me was too embarrassed to just ask (P if you’re reading this it’s ok if you … Continue reading →

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Tiny Island Turns 1 Tomorrow

Posted on April 15, 2011 by bookjunkie

It’s really scary to me how fast time flies. I constantly feel that there’s so much I want to do and not enough time to do it all. Well, definitely due to my poor time management. That’s why I am … Continue reading →

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Fashion PopPressed

Posted on April 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

Feel so excited to be fashion poppressed – a new feature from WordPress.  It happened yesterday, but I had no idea till I checked my referring links. Guess WordPress liked the our cool colourful Arab Street as well.

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Blogging about Singapore’s Malay & Arab Quarter

Posted on March 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

Now that I am finally writing my posts on our Malay/Arab/Muslim Quarter, after taking loads of photos last week, I realize there is so much more for me to explore. I have just covered the tip of the iceberg. Decided … Continue reading →

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How Do I Make Money on a WordPress Blog?

Posted on March 28, 2011 by bookjunkie

I have been pondering this, since I don’t think I can go back to working 9-5 which is more like 8-8 pm at least in a Corporate job in Singapore. I also realized that my true love is writing and … Continue reading →

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Spam Cracks Me Up

Posted on March 28, 2011 by bookjunkie

It’s annoying, yes, but some days like today, the spam I received cracks me up. Pure hilarity the way I have been flattered by spam.  Spam trying to mimic being human when obviously computer generated. Here’s some of the obvious … Continue reading →

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I am Super Excited: It’s My SITS Girls Day

Posted on March 23, 2011 by bookjunkie

SITS is a wonderful blog community just for women and I feel truly blessed and lucky to be featured today. There are over 8000 women just like us on it. And it’s true. The Secret IS in the Support. I … Continue reading →

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To Blog or To Read

Posted on March 22, 2011 by bookjunkie

Please pardon my lack of blogging. You see, I am so engrossed in the Peter Mayle novel that I’m reading that even though I have tons of photos I haven’t posted them yet. I am also overwhelmed by the tons … Continue reading →

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Every Sunday

Posted on March 13, 2011 by bookjunkie

Every Sunday I tell myself that the next week will be different. I will start afresh on Monday. EVERY SUNDAY. Seriously. I feel like I am stuck in limbo and not moving forward. I have been stuck in limbo for … Continue reading →

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Building Castles Around my Blog: Toying with the Idea of a Domain

Posted on February 15, 2011 by bookjunkie

Since I was about 9, I have been writing in little diaries. I cringe at how dumb I sounded when I read them now, but I have always been my harshest critic. In 2004 I started having a diary online … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Blog Posts You’ll Love

Posted on February 11, 2011 by bookjunkie

The internet is buzzing with Valentine’s Day posts. Here are two you’ll love. The prettiest one by A Creative Mint. Go to her lovely blog for more beautiful hearts. The funniest one with graphs by Cool Material.

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My Top 5 Most Shared Posts

Posted on February 9, 2011 by bookjunkie

I love looking at my WordPress stats.  Ok, I am addicted to checking it obsessively. One thing I like to look at is what kind of posts my readers are interested it and one indicator is the posts that they … Continue reading →

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I consulted Kaho’s Blog before my Trip to Saigon

Posted on February 7, 2011 by bookjunkie

Before I went to Ho Chi Minh I was so lucky to stumble upon Chuzai Living by the stunning Japanese blogger Kaho who lives in Jakarta. She recently visited Vietnam with her two beautiful little girls. Because my trip was … Continue reading →

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WordPress Withdrawal

Posted on February 5, 2011 by bookjunkie

I am away on a very short holiday in Vietnam right now and I thought it would be a great chance for me to have a blogging blackout period. You see, I have been feeling that I have become addicted … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons Why I Read Your Blog

Posted on February 2, 2011 by bookjunkie

I was thinking about blog traffic and what it is that draws readers to blogs. Then I started looking inward. What draws me to other people’s blogs? What is it that keeps me coming back? I think I am mostly … Continue reading →

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Blogging About Chinese New Year 2011

Posted on February 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

It just dawned on me that I have blogged a ton about Chinese New Year 2011 – The Year of the Rabbit.  Thought I’d better be a bit organized since February is already here.  Here are all my Singapore CNY … Continue reading →

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I’m Posting Every Day in 2011

Posted on January 22, 2011 by bookjunkie

If I miss a day I hope to make up for it on other days. Actually, I have been posting quite regularly since I started in April 2010. To be honest I have become addicted to blogging as it’s filled … Continue reading →

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My Blogger Buddy 365 Days 2 Play

Posted on January 16, 2011 by bookjunkie

When I saw a new kiosk store at VivoCity and a new brand at the supermarket, I immediately thought of my blogger friend 356Days2Play. We have never met since we both enjoy writing while being anonymous, but I appreciate her … Continue reading →

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Vui Kong, You’re Just a Child to Me

Posted on January 16, 2011 by bookjunkie

Dear Vui Kong, Happy Birthday. To me you’re just a child.  23 is so incredibly young.  When I was  23 I was often told I was innocent and green.  I fear that you were even more so, when you resorted … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Want to Disappoint my Six Year Old Self

Posted on January 16, 2011 by bookjunkie

My bursting with confidence, six year old self, if she had the chance to meet the 40 year old me that’s plagued with self doubt would say, “You’re a writer. You love words and illustrations, remember?”. I finally need to … Continue reading →

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I Quit Facebook And I Don’t Regret It

Posted on January 10, 2011 by bookjunkie

This is a follow-up from my distress call of a post from when I quit Facebook cold turkey.  I am now fine with the whole business and not so jittery any more.  I have never smoked, but I believe that … Continue reading →

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