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Tag Archives: joy
Simple Joys #18: A Dragon Dance
Just when I was thinking my life is so humdrum, I heard a cacophony of cymbals and drums and headed towards it. I felt so uplifted and blessed to be perfectly on time for a dragon dance. And in my … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society, Midlife Musings, Simple Joys, Singapore Living
Tagged Chinese New Year, dragon dance, joy, Life, photography, pink dragon, simple joys, travel
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#17. Simple Joys: Meeting My Partner For Lunch
He’s usually not free due to various meetings. It was nice to chat non stop.
#16. Simple Joys: Reading Books with Kids
Reading books with the best kids. Books they actually enjoy. I get so much out of it and their comments and things they observe are so interesting. I appreciate good illustrations as well. Children’s books are very therapeutic and calming … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Simple Joys
Tagged children, childrens’ literature, joy, kid lit, simple joy
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#10. Simple Joys: Even Greater Ease to Check Out Library Books Using my Phone App
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.
Posted in Joy, Simple Joys, Singapore Living
Tagged efficient, joy, library, Life, Living, photos, Singapore
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#8. Simple Joys – Nice Strangers
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
Posted in Joy, Simple Joys, Singapore Living
Tagged courtesy, happiness, joy, kindness, Life, Living, Singapore
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#5. Simple Joys: Encouraging texts about my writing from mum, partner, uncle and aunties
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
#3. Simple Joys – Riddle from Little Niece
Honestly the highlight of my whole day. Anything they do automatically makes my heart sing. Here’s a riddle: A grandmother, two mothers and two daughters went to a café. Each of them ordered a cup of coffee. How many cups … Continue reading
#2. Simple Joys – when they don’t run out of my favourite sandwich
When they don’t run out of my favourite tuna baguette.
Posted in Simple Joys, Singapore Living
Tagged gratitude, happiness, joy, simple things
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#1. Simple Joys – A Seat on the MRT
Getting a seat on the train (MRT) . And I don’t mind taking a longer route and less crowded line, in order to get one. I previously had a Happiness in Singapore list but Janet’s ‘The Little Things’ post inspired … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged happiness, joy, Life, Living, personal, photos, simple joys, Singapore
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Sentimental Value – 21st Birthday Gift from My Father
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
Fascinated by Salman Rushdie revealing the best period of his life
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
10 Things I’m Grateful for & Why Oddly Enough the Cancer Feels like a Blessing
I’m in a bright side of life mood right now & I’ll update this list as I recall more sliver linings. It’s making me see how much everyone cares. My Uncle and Aunt who hardly text or take photos with their … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged appreciation, benefits, blessing, cancer, endometrial cancer, gratitude, joy, Life, ovarian cancer, personal
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Best Day in Months
Visited my Aunt, Uncle and nieces today and felt so much joy and love it was indescribable. I was on cloud nine. Energized me so much that chemo fatigue was truly non existent. The innocence, pure love and exuberance of … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Midlife Musings
Tagged children, family, gratitude, joy, love, nieces, ovarian cancer, personal, thankful
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#95. Don’t Miss Out on the Little Ones Growing Up
I guess this one only applies if you have little ones in your family in Singapore. If you lived anywhere else or had to be posted overseas for work it would be such a downer. You’d miss out on their … Continue reading
Posted in 100 Reasons to be Happy in Singapore
Tagged cousins, family, happiness, joy, little ones, love, personal
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Happiness Gift that Banishes Negativity for a While
I need an off switch for my mind. Here I am, awake at 4am and unable to go back to sleep due to worry. What better to do than to compose a blog post. Haven’t been updating the blog lately … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings, Singapore Living
Tagged anxiety, babies, children, happiness, joy, kids, Life, worry
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Why I Take Lots of Photos
I’m referring to photos I take of family. It’s a simple reason. It’s because I wish I had more photos with my dad. I do have my memories of sweet times with him but the photos help jog my memory … Continue reading
My Darling Nieces
Love my nieces beyond words. Just one smile from them can last me for days. Even when they are grouchy they are so cute. When they are in distress you just want to make it better. Life is so much … Continue reading
4 Things: Finding Happiness in the Supposedly Mundane
I was thinking about happiness and how I could find it without spending any money or leaving my house. 1. Well one thing I know for sure that would make me happy is if I successfully organize all my stuff … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings, Music
Tagged clutter, exercise, Firehouse, free, happiness, joy, Love of a Lifetime, mundane, music, ordinary, organize
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