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One of My Mum’s proudest moments as a kid back in 1957

Posted on August 11, 2022 by bookjunkie

My mum always told me the story of how she failed primary 3 and had to repeat it. Every time, she sounded so sad and dejected. She only failed by 1.5 marks too and she was a sickly child. We … Continue reading →

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What are the three best decisions you’ve ever made?

Posted on August 7, 2022 by bookjunkie

I keep dwelling on decisions I regret so I am keen to do this more positive exercise instead. In real time. That is, whatever I type right now will be published unedited. 1. Immediately I think of travel. There is … Continue reading →

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My Thoughts about Not Being a Mum

Posted on May 30, 2012 by bookjunkie

I wrote a very personal post at Guillaume’s blog, White as Milk, about what it feels like to not be a mum.  Hope it’s not too much of a downer. But just in that moment I felt that expressing those feelings … Continue reading →

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Madonna’s daughter Lola is adorable

Posted on October 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

I used to love Madonna’s music in the 80’s, but not so much her persona in this age. Like that video where she is snooty about Hydrangeas and I felt she was dissing her fan? [youtube]OBNDiE5sDsc[/youtube] But her daughter Lola … Continue reading →

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Sharon Au is Adorable in the 2011 Official NDP Music Video

Posted on August 10, 2011 by bookjunkie

[youtube]VIgoiKKa9_E[/youtube] The song is called ‘In a Heart Beat’ and it’s cheesy as usual, but there’s no denying that Sharon Au was adorable as the mum in the video. I also liked the nostalgia of the kids eating satay. The … Continue reading →

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Books: Sybil

Posted on May 23, 2011 by bookjunkie

Back when I was a kid a miniseries I watched on TV about a little girl left me unable to sleep for weeks. The child was so abused by her mother that 15 other personalities emerged as a survival mechanism. … Continue reading →

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Mum Injects 8 year old with Botox

Posted on May 13, 2011 by bookjunkie

I am just horrified at the physical and psychological ramifications on that poor child. To me, this is child abuse. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auzvSkIk7xg] I can’t imagine that the mother thinks there is nothing wrong with this. She is clearly living through her … Continue reading →

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Screenshots from the Royal Wedding: William and Kate are Married

Posted on April 29, 2011 by bookjunkie

Sorry, some are pretty hazy. Exciting but not as magical for me as Princess Diana’s wedding. I did feel nervous for the bride though. Her gown was elegant, but I prefer the cinderella like gown of Princess Diana with the … Continue reading →

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Princess Diana and Her Children William and Harry

Posted on November 23, 2010 by bookjunkie

Just because there was no mistaking the love she had for her children. {Image: Fanpop} {Image: iVillage} {Image: Getty} {Image: Getty}

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My Mum’s Olivetti: New Love For An Old Typewriter

Posted on July 21, 2010 by bookjunkie

My Apple iMac is gorgeous. I was yearning for it for years before I got it, and there is no question that I love it. But you know what? It’s been hurting my eyes. The backlight on the screen, even … Continue reading →

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Angelina Jolie Looking Stunning As Usual

Posted on July 8, 2010 by bookjunkie

You can see the full interview at Parade Magazine. I always feel touched when she talks about her mother. On being a happy homebody… “There’s never a period when Brad and I are pulled apart. We are not separated for … Continue reading →

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Lindsay Lohan Weeps As She Goes From A-List to Jail

Posted on July 7, 2010 by bookjunkie

This is the video of Lindsay responding to the judge.  I just can’t help feeling sorry for her as she bursts into tears and I feel this is due to various ‘yes’ people surrounding her and bad parenting from both … Continue reading →

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