Tag Archives: New Year

13 Days Into the New Year

Posted on January 12, 2023 by bookjunkie

This post will be all over the place as I cram thoughts about these several days into one post. I’m getting used to the psoriosis. I also now realise that the daivobet steroid gel has worked after a month. Some … Continue reading →

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It’s Another New Year & I’m Feeling Hopeful

Posted on January 1, 2023 by bookjunkie

That’s exactly what I love about the start of the year. It gives me the possibility of renewal and hope. It was lovely to wake up to sweet new year texts from my aunties uncle and partner. Texts of today … Continue reading →

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Japanese New Year at Liang Court

Posted on January 5, 2015 by bookjunkie

The year of the sheep (goat or ram) is coming. I am looking forward to cute sheep figurines all over China town and elsewhere. Also spotted tempting pies at a new Ma Maison store.

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Feeling Bloated After All the Holiday Feasting

Posted on December 30, 2014 by bookjunkie

Since I’m feeling unwell at home, the best use I can make of my time is to update my blog with long overdue posts. Hope to get the blog current before the New Year. I also want to feel better … Continue reading →

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10 Happy Things: My Idea of a Good Life

Posted on December 30, 2012 by bookjunkie

Didn’t feel like writing resolutions even though it’s New Year’s eve tomorrow. I just want to be healthy and happy, so I decided to write about my idea of the good life instead: 1. Being with children and looking at … Continue reading →

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New Year is Coming

Posted on December 23, 2012 by bookjunkie

End of the year always feels like such an incredible rush. A little bit of a panic, but all due to a yearning to do everything and have all the things done and perfect by 2013. Too many things to … Continue reading →

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Too Early for New Year Resolutions?

Posted on November 19, 2012 by bookjunkie

I went ahead anyway since as we all know, time is arbitrary. I am now thinking it will help if I just focus on one thing a month. Somehow when you don’t focus your efforts get diluted. You can read … Continue reading →

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10 Things I am Excited to Do in 2012

Posted on January 1, 2012 by bookjunkie

Just an evolving list off the top of my head since it’s January 1st and I’m feeling positive and energized. 1. Read more good books and relish every word 2. Watch more excellent movies (the last 2 movies I watched … Continue reading →

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Japanese New Year at Liang Court’s Meidi-ya

Posted on December 31, 2011 by bookjunkie

You must check out Meidi-ya.  It was lovely during Christmas and is now filled with New Year goodies.  The Japanese patrons were buying mainly stuff for steam boat.  Everything was just so pretty and I always see new enticing products … Continue reading →

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The Fullerton Hotel: Christmas & New Year Decorations

Posted on December 31, 2011 by bookjunkie

The Fullerton Hotel which was a former post office during colonial times is truly majestic looking. The christmas decorations were tasteful on the outside and spectacular on the inside. I am rushing to get these shots up before Christmas is … Continue reading →

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Feeling Giddy with Happiness on New Year’s Day

Posted on January 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

After my dreary post on New Year’s eve, I went over to my aunt’s place for our annual family New Year’s eve party and had a blast!  We talked about strange things like the Mayan prediction that the world is … Continue reading →

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