Tag Archives: inspirational

My Early Teens: Studying in Singapore

Posted on September 13, 2012 by bookjunkie

Shared a little bit more about my childhood, teenhood and my sweet aunts. Previously I wrote about what it was like as a six year old, primary one child in the 70’s.

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Jiro Dreams of Sushi

Posted on July 31, 2012 by bookjunkie

I have been meaning to catch an artistic movie but our theatres seem to only be filled with blockbusters and other crap, some of which I wouldn’t even watch if you paid me. The trailers seem to indicate pure violence, … Continue reading →

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41 Things: My Mood Boosting Been There Done That Bucket List

Posted on March 15, 2012 by bookjunkie

I decided to write a post that makes me feel good. Let me start from the beginning. I was thinking of bucket lists today. If I had unlimited time money and resources, right now, the thing I most want would … Continue reading →

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Steve Jobs Tribute: Here’s to the Crazy Ones & Stay Foolish

Posted on October 6, 2011 by bookjunkie

Do you feel like a round peg in a square hole? An inspirational video. [youtube]HBhxu_3Sj5I[/youtube] And I have to paste this somewhere so I don’t forget: “Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered … Continue reading →

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The Shaytards Story on Forbes, Coopertard & their Aunt in Singapore

Posted on June 3, 2011 by bookjunkie

I haven’t blogged about the Shaytards in a while, but Coopertard is one of my favourites. He doesn’t appear very often, but when he does he’s a riot. He’s the cousin who’s the same age as Babytard and they have … Continue reading →

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SPP Rally Video: Mr Chiam See Tong’s Awe Inspiring Speech

Posted on April 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

I am always deeply moved when Mr Chiam See Tong speaks. No one who has suffered a stroke would ever work this hard or be this motivated and driven. No doubt that he loves the people of Singapore. He said … Continue reading →

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7 Year Old Rhema Marvanne Sings for Her Mum

Posted on July 30, 2010 by bookjunkie

This story will make you cry. Little Rhema who is from Texas, lost her mum to ovarian cancer when she was just 6. Now she sings gospel songs to her mother. Keeping in mind that she is just 7, she … Continue reading →

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