Tag Archives: parents

This Week

Posted on March 30, 2015 by bookjunkie

It’s been an emotionally draining week. I have been more touched than I ever thought I would be. Even now after the national week of mourning is over, you somehow don’t feel the same. I have a greater sense of … Continue reading →

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Ikea Singapore for a dose of Sweden and a Swedish Christmas (ruined by bad behaviour)

Posted on December 6, 2011 by bookjunkie

Another reason to adore Ikea. Twenty-four numbered drawers to mark a countdown to Christmas is a lovely idea. It’s called an Advent calendar and costs S$19.90 which is a bit expensive, but it’s such a cool idea for both kids … Continue reading →

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Not Feeling Well

Posted on October 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

Have been really ill (as in, almost passed out ill) and I just hope I recover before my birthday. Never been ill on my birthday before and don’t want to set a new record. Everyone in my family is ill … Continue reading →

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My Grief, Resentment & Desire for Happiness

Posted on October 9, 2011 by bookjunkie

Update 10/10/11: I know this was a hard one to respond to, but I really appreciate the notes you’ve left and just the good energy you always send my way. Some days I’m down and some days I’m up and … Continue reading →

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Books: Salman Rushdie’s Luka and the Fire of Life

Posted on April 6, 2011 by bookjunkie

I wanted so much to like this book and I actually found it pleasing from the onstart, but somehow I found myself skimming through in the middle. This is after all a book for children that is meant to appeal … Continue reading →

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I am Totally Appalled by the Singapore Tiger Mum

Posted on March 2, 2011 by bookjunkie

I have been hearing so much about the Tiger mum and when I picked up the latest issue of 8 Days I was thoroughly disturbed by the cover that seems to condone children being caned. I think you will only … Continue reading →

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Asian Kid Self-Censorship Syndrome

Posted on January 21, 2011 by bookjunkie

I was emailing my cousin D an SNL clip on YouTube, that was a little raunchy. In my email I confessed that I would have put the video on the blog if my mum, aunts and uncles were not a … Continue reading →

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Toddlers and Tiaras: You’re Never Too Young To Get Your Eyebrows Waxed!

Posted on July 15, 2010 by bookjunkie

Update: You’re never too young to get our eyebrows waxed! (via Dlisted) 10 year old Brooklyn even manages to warn other little girls “Don’t try this at home!”. The guy who waxes her eyebrows even boasts that she will only … 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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