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Internal Life

Posted on July 16, 2022 by bookjunkie

I wonder if everyone’s internal life is as vocal or non stop like mine. The internal voice of your consciousness. I suppose it’s this way for most introverts who need and enjoy introspective time to unwind. It’s why I write. … Continue reading →

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#6. Letter to my Papa

Posted on July 15, 2022 by bookjunkie

I wish I didn’t feel this, but I do. I feel like I’m not talking to you, but to myself. It’s the same feeling I got when I was desperately pleading for God to save you and that I would … Continue reading →

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#5. Letter to my Papa

Posted on July 14, 2022 by bookjunkie

Papa, so often in the past 19 years, there have been world events and even just local events that I want to talk to you about. Just so much of life is happening and it’s not fair that you’re missing … Continue reading →

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#3. Letter to my Papa

Posted on July 8, 2022 by bookjunkie

I feel lonely without you. I thought the vacuum wouldn’t remain for this long, but it has for almost 19 years now. Me missing you is a testament to what a good father you were. I didn’t realise it then, … Continue reading →

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#2. Letter to my Papa

Posted on July 8, 2022 by bookjunkie

It’s strange that when you were around, this tone that I’m using in these letters, would sound unnatural and extremely awkward. I used to talk to you in such an abrupt manner filled with such cockiness. I’m not a confident … Continue reading →

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#1. Letter to my Papa

Posted on July 7, 2022 by bookjunkie

Papa, the last time I communicated with you was through text. And back then texting was very expensive and I found out you spent S$92 on texts from overseas. Don’t know if it’s accurate, but somehow that number is stuck … Continue reading →

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23rd March 2015

Posted on March 24, 2015 by bookjunkie

Singaporeans won’t forget the day we lost a giant – an immeasurably brilliant leader. Can’t think of Singapore without thinking of Lee Kuan Yew. Even if we didn’t agree with the methods we can’t help, but admire what he has … Continue reading →

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