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Inspiring Women with Cancer who Share their Journey
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
Posted in Blogging & Writing
Tagged bloggers, Breast cancer, Cancer bloggers, Cancer blogs, Cancer survivors, chemo, chemotherapy, inspiration, inspiring, ovarian cancer
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Need to Get Inspired Again
My blog has been feeling tired and I have a desire to make it fresh again. My family members have commented that it’s mostly pictures and less of my thoughts. I really have been slacking. Well more a sense of … Continue reading
5 Reasons Why My Blog Traffic Plunged
1. I stopped writing regularly and as a result the blog got outdated 2. I got busy as well as less inspired (no heart in it, as my partner commented) 3. The things I want to write about I can’t … Continue reading
One of Those Days
Turbulent emotions, but sometimes I just don’t feel like sharing anything as it just seems too self-indulgent and making myself open to criticism for not being grateful for what I have. Perhaps it why my blog is so ‘food heavy’ … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing
Tagged blog, bloggers, blogs, blues, buddies, down, emotions, encouragement, expat, friends, give up, inspiration, personal, Singapore, thoughts
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7 Things You Can Learn from Steve Jobs & Help for that Office Presentation
[youtube]rtT9N9L_4-w[/youtube] Some tips on how to improve that presentation you may have to give at the Office. The one you’re dreading. I hope you electrify your audience like Jobs did every single time. [youtube]2-ntLGOyHw4[/youtube] Steve used to be nervous when … Continue reading
Posted in Lovely Ideas
Tagged 7 things, cute, dream, guide, inspiration, learn, motivation, nervous, presentation, Steve Jobs, tips, Video, YouTube
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Introducing Adrianna, Yann & Shilo
Adrianna Tan has been writing for a real long time. I was surprised to find out just how young she is, as she writes with maturity beyond her years. I love that she writes from the heart and with an … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing
Tagged Adrianna Tan, Art, Best, bloggers, blogs, culture, female, inspiration, Life, Living, personal, Popagandhi, Shilo, Singapore, Singaporean, travel, women, writing, writing style, Yann
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Mr Chiam See Tong (30 April, Potong Pasir Rally)
[youtube]LKnosASSnlY[/youtube] I have so much respect for this man and it’s so obvious that he really cares. His humility really wins me over and he really listens to the crowd. He is very witty as well and even discusses how … Continue reading
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Tagged Bishan, Chiam See Tong, democracy, GRC, hero, inspiration, opposition, Singapore, speech, SPP, Toa Payoh
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The iPad2 & the Coolest Ever Magnetic Cover: A Very Frail Steve Jobs Introduces New iPad to Standing Ovation
I am always so impressed by Steve Jobs’ presentations. He is quite an inspiration. Was hoping the new iPad would be smaller, but at least it’s thinner and lighter. Steve Jobs demonstrates how it’s thinner than the iPhone, so that’s … Continue reading
Posted in Lovely Ideas
Tagged Ad, Advert, Apple, celeb, commercial, cool, coolest, frail, inspiration, ipad, ipad2, magnetic, new, smart cover, Steve Jobs, tech, technology, Video, videos
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Quotes that Speak to My Heart: Inspiration for a Happy Life
The first quote by Leonardo Da Vinci is startling and true. {Image: Mazefall} This second one I needed, to quell that negative voice in my head, and naysayers. {Image: From Up North} And finally to halt the self-induced guilt trips. … Continue reading
Posted in Lovely Ideas
Tagged Art, beautiful, happiness, inspiration, Life, Living, lovely, quotes, typography, words
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Top 5: Tips for breaking the late-night binge-cycle and ending the weight-loss struggle (via View from Wit’s End)
This is quite exciting! WordPress blogger Lyn, actually wrote a post for me. I just left a suggestion for an issue I am struggling with and she actually took the time to write a post. Go visit her amazing blog. … Continue reading
Posted in Health & Wellness
Tagged blog, blogging, changes, craving, diet, health, inspiration, Life, Living, motivation, night time eating, personal, tips, weight loss
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A Woman Who Inspires Everyone: Stephanie Nielson
You must read her blog the Nie Nie Dialogues. It will change your perspective about things. Stephanie had an endearing Mummy Blog, but one day tragedy struck when she and her husband Christian were in a plane crash. It resulted … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing
Tagged beautiful, beauty, blogging, happiness, health, inspiration, Life, Living, personal, Stephanie Nielson, Video, women, YouTube
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Why Bad Habits Stick And Good Habits Don’t
{Image: Phawker} They say it takes 6 weeks of continuously doing something before it becomes a habit. I think that only applies if the habit in question is no fun at all, like exercising daily, cutting down on starch and … Continue reading
Posted in Health & Wellness
Tagged bad habits, beauty, culture, delayed gratification, Food, good habits, happiness, health, inspiration, internal voice, Life, Living, losing weight, mental, motivation, Movie, nagging, negativity, personal, pleasure, positivity, Trailer, Video, weight, women, writing
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Writers’ Rooms
I felt like doing a post on the writers I am currently enthralled by, and I thought it would be fascinating to get a glimpse of the rooms where they produce their magic. A personal view of the rooms, where … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing
Tagged authors, books, Charlotte Bronte, famous, home, inspiration, kurt vonnegut, Life, Paul Theroux, Peter Mayle, Rooms, V S Naipaul, writers, Writers' Rooms
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Tuesday’s Design Inspiration
If it’s possible to fall in love with a room, then this room and me are soul mates. The red silver wallpaper and the full wall book case make me swoon. I love Swedish Design and I wish I could … Continue reading
Posted in Lovely Ideas
Tagged Art, beautiful, books, chartreuse, decor, design, hot pink, ideas, ikea, inspiration, interior design, lamp, Living, Nordic, photos, Scandinavian, Swedish Design, wallpaper
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Nordic Design Inspiration for Monday
Here are some pictures that inspired me today. I just like looking at beautiful things, but who doesn’t. What struck me about this bedroom is the gorgeous iron wrought floor lamp. All the decor images originate from Skona Hem, a … Continue reading
Posted in Lovely Ideas
Tagged beautiful, beauty, decor, design, ideas, ikea, inspiration, interior design, Living, Nordic, personal, photos, pretty, Scandinavian, Skona Hem, Sweden
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Old-Fashioned Letter with a Stamp
I felt like I was on a cloud today. The postman delivered an old-fashioned letter from my dear friend in Perth. Just holding the envelope in my hand and feeling the weight of it was a joyous thing. I was … Continue reading
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Tagged Australia, beautiful, culture, email, friendship, happiness, inspiration, letter, Life, Living, love, Nostalgia, old-fashioned letter, personal, Perth, retro, snail mail, technology, vintage, writing
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Pink is a Tricky Hue
How to make pink walls work and not make the room appear too garish. There is a fine line between tasteful and tacky. If your bedroom is pink and tacky, learn how to make it sophisticated at Style at Home. … Continue reading
Posted in Lovely Ideas
Tagged Art, beautiful, bedroom, decor, design, ideas, inspiration, interior design, pink, pink paint, pink walls, vintage
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Glee’s To Sir With Love: An Ode to Teachers Who Truly Care
Teaching in 1960 vs 2010 {Image: Cagle Cartoons} When I was a kid I wanted to teach because as a child of the 70’s and 80’s, teachers were respected and we were all very timid, quiet and well behaved. The … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Entertainment, funny, Glee, inspiration, Laughter, Life, love, Lulu, Mr Schuester, music, Nostalgia, Office Politics, personal, Profession, Singapore, stress, Teachers, Teaching, To Sir With Love, videos, work
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Enchanted Dolls
These captivating porcelain dolls are by its creator Marina Bychkova (Russian origins) who aspires to: ….create dolls with so much love that they enchant people at first sight with their compelling, delicate, life-like beauty. This beautiful creation with henna work … Continue reading
Posted in Lovely Ideas
Tagged Art, Arts & Craft, beautiful, beauty, Collectible Dolls, Dawn Yang, design, Dolls, Enchanted Dolls, ideas, inspiration, Marina Bychkova, Singapore blogger
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Thinking Pink on July 2nd
Beautiful print called Emma Armchair by Etsy seller, Emmakisstina. Boy would I love to have that hanging over my bed. What a lovely focal point that would be. I love the candy striped furniture and the opulent shocking pink carpet … Continue reading
Posted in Lovely Ideas
Tagged Art, beautiful, blue, candy striped, design, Domino Magazine, etsy, ideas, inspiration, Inspired, interior design, pink, pretty, room, shocking pink
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