Tag Archives: pain

Emotionally Draining Day

Posted on September 10, 2011 by bookjunkie

It’s been a hard day. I’ve been on a mental emotional roller-coaster. I feel so drained right now. Glad that one of my loved ones is ok for the moment and I hope out of the woods soon. Someone close … Continue reading →

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Summer Read: Dolci di Love by Sarah-Kate Lynch

Posted on July 20, 2011 by bookjunkie

I am quite a snob when it comes to what they call chick lit. I tend to go for books that take some effort to read and are grounded in reality with all their suffering, misery and hopelessness. They tend … Continue reading →

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I am Living

Posted on July 20, 2011 by bookjunkie

Heart wrenching tale by a very brave survivor of unimaginable childhood trauma. Wish I could say or do something to erase her pain. Just want to share her blog, I am Living This brave woman needs all our empathy and … Continue reading →

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The Anxieties of a Control Freak: Visit to the Dentist

Posted on January 4, 2011 by bookjunkie

This year I am determined to sort of face my fears – within reason of course. One of them is visiting the dentist. It’s not the pain I am afraid of, but the lack of control. I am becoming such … Continue reading →

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When All a Scene Needs is an Elton John Song

Posted on December 6, 2010 by bookjunkie

The song Rocket Man fit the season finale of Californication so well, it was mind blowing. That plus terrific wordless acting from the achingly beautiful British actress, Natascha McElhone (she reminds me of Meryl Streep).  The fact that there are … Continue reading →

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