Tag Archives: Nostalgia

Asking my 76 Year old Mum About her Reaction to the Queen’s Passing and About Life Under British Colonial Rule

Posted on September 11, 2022 by bookjunkie

What follows is in my mum’s words: When I read the news about the queen I thought she looked much younger than her years. I was impressed that she didn’t age that much. I only wish she could live until … Continue reading →

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What it was like growing up in the 70’s and 80’s – corded, rotary and pay phones

Posted on August 17, 2022 by bookjunkie

To have privacy for my phone calls as a teenager, I had to pull the cord of the only home phone and I couldn’t even shut the door of my room as the cord was thick. You were restricted by … Continue reading →

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My Origin Story from the 70’s- thanks to my mum’s meticulous diaries

Posted on August 14, 2022 by bookjunkie

My mum shared an old diary of hers with me. “All my secrets” she said. She recorded all her purchases and gifts she received since the 1970’s. The first thing that struck me? Wow, the inflation. Cars were a fraction … Continue reading →

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Was the Pre-Smart Phone & Pre-Globalisation Era Truly Superior?

Posted on August 3, 2022 by bookjunkie

I tend to wax nostalgic, wistful for the bygone era – the nineties. I’ll admit bias, as it also happened to be the most carefree, healthiest and happiest time of my life. So I automatically connect, no smartphone and connectivity, … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Like Change

Posted on July 9, 2022 by bookjunkie

My favourite kind of days are regular days with routines that you are used to. They may be considered by extroverts to be boring. To me they are comforting. I love living in regular days with no extremes to upset … Continue reading →

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Anxiety: Why Am I Wired This Way?

Posted on April 1, 2022 by bookjunkie

My brain has been wired by trauma to always think of the worse possible outcome, so that I can be prepared. I’m constantly in fight or flight mode. It’s a terrible state to be in and I wish I wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Singapore Museums: The National Museum is Amazing & A Must Visit

Posted on March 27, 2022 by bookjunkie

It’s free for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents so we really should take advantage of this. The building itself is spectacular and we are always awestruck looking up at the dome with the stain glass. As I went with two darling … Continue reading →

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Can I Go Back to the Nineties Please?

Posted on March 24, 2022 by bookjunkie

I must be missing out I think, as I watch people get ecstatic on social media, posting jubilant memes in response to Singapore lifting some covid restrictions. Alcohol consumption will soon be allowed after 10.30 pm and live music. You … Continue reading →

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Nostalgia: Old Fashioned Cream Cakes

Posted on March 13, 2022 by bookjunkie

These butter cream cakes with jam on top, transport me back to afternoons with my grandmother, aunties, uncles and cousins. I was one of the younger ones then as it was the early 70’s and the rest of my cousins … Continue reading →

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Shibly Prata & Biscuit King Next Door

Posted on December 21, 2012 by bookjunkie

Made another visit to Shibly Prata which is very near Lower Pierce Reservoir, and if you come here you also have to check out the Biscuit King next day for a bit of nostalgia. It’s where you can get 70’s … Continue reading →

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My Third Visit to the Children Little Museum at Kampong Glam

Posted on December 20, 2012 by bookjunkie

It’s still interesting when you come with someone who hasn’t been here yet. Nice to witness their reaction and the childhood memories it brings back for them. It was worth paying for the S$2 ticket again to see the upstairs … Continue reading →

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Payasam

Posted on August 29, 2012 by bookjunkie

This South Indian dessert might be a bit too sweet for many, but it’s one of my favourites. I explain why here. I have a preference for South Indian food while my sister prefers North Indian food although Payasam is … Continue reading →

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Were Things Really Better in the Old Days?

Posted on August 9, 2012 by bookjunkie

Wrote more about my childhood. Hope you will like the post I wrote some time ago and will share your thoughts too. In all honesty, still feeling really down and finding it tough to write about temporarily happy occasions. Been … Continue reading →

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My JB Post, with a Bit of Nostalgia

Posted on April 16, 2012 by bookjunkie

Got a new post out at White as Milk. It’s a bit more about my recent trip to JB.

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I Rant About Singapore Weather

Posted on April 7, 2012 by bookjunkie

I talk about this Bath Mat and it triggers a long, kinda weirdly related rant about the weather. You can read it here.

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Soon CDs will be Antiques

Posted on December 23, 2011 by bookjunkie

Wanted this Bob Dylan CD but didn’t get it in the end. These days we only get a few songs from an album rather than the whole CD, for a lot less. With iTunes, CDs are becoming relics. I remember … Continue reading →

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Uniquely Singapore Red Letterboxes

Posted on November 17, 2011 by bookjunkie

Saw these at the Red Dot Museum.

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80’s Rock Ballads: Love of a Lifetime by Firehouse

Posted on November 16, 2011 by bookjunkie

I was a teen of the 80’s and I think there’s nothing sweeter than an 80’s rock ballad.  So many incredible ballads and it was all about the melodies.  The music video was deliciously cheesy but back then it was … Continue reading →

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Singapore Daily Photo: The 7am Sky

Posted on September 23, 2011 by bookjunkie

When I was a kid the sun seemed to rise a whole lot earlier. These days it only starts to get bright at 7am as the sun rises. In our history, I believe we set our clocks forward, by half … 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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Driving into JB (Money Changers, Coffeeshops & Street Vendors)

Posted on August 7, 2011 by bookjunkie

Everytime I enter Malaysia I immediately feel the people are so much nicer, starting with the customs officer who has a genuine friendly smile. I feel very close emotionally to Malaysia as some of the best holidays I’ve had were … Continue reading →

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Acquired Taste

Posted on July 24, 2011 by bookjunkie

When I was a little kid I hated to eat proper meals or at all. I was more interested in playing (if only I was that way now). I used to eat what seems positively gross to me now – … Continue reading →

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