Tag Archives: money

Conflicted: Thinking Out Loud About Blogging & Income

Posted on November 30, 2012 by bookjunkie

It would be awesome to blog full time and get paid for it, but I am deeply conflicted. I want my posts to remain 100% objective and to be honest, if I did advertorials or even if I was invited … Continue reading →

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My Terrible Thoughts About Friendship

Posted on January 11, 2012 by bookjunkie

Please don’t hate me for this post, but I felt compelled to be brutally honest about this. Have you ever had people in your life that always remain acquaintances and never cross over to being real friends? When you get … Continue reading →

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Getting Excited Over My WordPress Stats

Posted on July 5, 2011 by bookjunkie

Even though I try not to be obsessive about it, I just can’t help it.  I love checking my stats.  It gives me a sense of satisfaction, especially on days when I wonder “What the heck am I doing with … 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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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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Inside Job Wins Oscar for Best Documentary

Posted on February 28, 2011 by bookjunkie

The movie Inside Job is incredible for blowing the lid off the corruption on Wall Street and the movie just won the Oscar for Best documentary. It makes me even more suspicious of the financial industry and how it all … Continue reading →

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Great Quotes From the Wall Street Movies

Posted on September 25, 2010 by bookjunkie

I just watched the original Wall Street after watching the new one Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, in the theatre.  I never knew the 80’s could look so dated and cheesy.  What struck me about the original movie were the … Continue reading →

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A Minimalist, Serene Life

Posted on September 18, 2010 by bookjunkie

I feel frazzled, stressed and poor, by a consumerist society that is continually telling me what you need to own in order to be happier. It made me wonder if there was a healthier way to live.  Well there is. … Continue reading →

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