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Quelling the Naysayser
Every time I gain a bit of confidence and actually feel I can turn my life around, I’m thwarted by the naysayer in my head. It takes a huge effort to silence that voice. The voice tells me “You’ll never … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged abuse, child abuse, distress, Life, personal, Toxic Workplace, values
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Identity
In Singapore your identify is vey much tied to the job title you hold, the company you work for, your marital status and the number of children you have. It’s the most common question you get asked and for me … Continue reading
My 3rd Cancerversary
Not sure how WordPress works anymore as I haven’t written for so long, everything feels strange. I was discouraged as I spent so much time on deleting spam and updating the tech stuff. Just want to write to offload some … Continue reading
Feeling Optimistic
My oncologist confirmed a week ago that I have stage 4 endometrial cancer. She also mentioned that my tumour type shows I’m not a good candidates for immunotherapy which is a concern. I have what is called microsatellite instability. I … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer
Tagged endometrial cancer, personal, Stage 4 cancer, stages cancer, thoughts
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My Chemo Brain
It’s real and is worse during the chemotherapy session itself. I can’t do more than one thing at a time and find it a huge effort to listen and respond to people talking to me. Just listening and trying to … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Midlife Musings
Tagged cancer, chemo, Chemo brain, chemotherapy, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, personal, thoughts
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Living For the Day
Might be easier to live day by day or moment by moment rather than to think about the future. And by think I mean worry, which is something I can get an Olympic medal for. During this time you start … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Singapore Living
Tagged cancer, endometrial cancer, Fatigue, mental state, ovarian cancer, personal
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Not Sure What to Write Today
So much on my mind that I want to offload but I don’t know where to begin. It’s harder to write about negative thoughts because it seems indulgent. But that’s the reality. Before the diagnosis I thought it (the cancer) … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged cancer, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, Panic Attacks, personal
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Loosing Hair with the Chemo
I was dreading loosing my hair due to the chemo and prayed that I would be the exception especially when it came to my eyebrows and eyelashes. My oncologist told me that it will all definitely fall out eventually. (The … Continue reading
10 Things I’m Grateful for & Why Oddly Enough the Cancer Feels like a Blessing
I’m in a bright side of life mood right now & I’ll update this list as I recall more sliver linings. It’s making me see how much everyone cares. My Uncle and Aunt who hardly text or take photos with their … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged appreciation, benefits, blessing, cancer, endometrial cancer, gratitude, joy, Life, ovarian cancer, personal
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Confused by My Diagnosis
I’m still trying to wrap my head around my diagnosis. When I first heard that I had ovarian cancer stage 1c I thought great, it will be all cured with the hysterectomy. But after the surgery and biopsies another cancer … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Midlife Musings
Tagged ascites, diagnosis, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, personal, primary cancers, signs, symptoms, synchronous cancers
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Best Day in Months
Visited my Aunt, Uncle and nieces today and felt so much joy and love it was indescribable. I was on cloud nine. Energized me so much that chemo fatigue was truly non existent. The innocence, pure love and exuberance of … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Midlife Musings
Tagged children, family, gratitude, joy, love, nieces, ovarian cancer, personal, thankful
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About Being Positive And Cancer
I had a good mind to start a whole new secret private blog for cancer, but I decided, heck it, I’m writing from my heart, and writers have to be brutally honest, so I just have to hope that people … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Midlife Musings
Tagged being positive, cancer, family, feelings, love, ovarian cancer, personal
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The Worst Part of Cancer
The worst part is definitely a sense of loosing your independence and not being able to do what you used to. I feel it most painfully in the simple things like not being able to carry my nieces or run … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Midlife Musings
Tagged cancer, family, love, nieces, ovarian cancer, personal
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I Have Cancer: Synchronous Ovarian & Endometrial Cancer
This feels unreal to me, even now, after months of knowing. Felt surreal and indulgent as I typed out that title. It’s why I have not been writing in ages. I’ve only had the energy to update my Instagram with … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Midlife Musings
Tagged blogging, cancer, chemo, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, personal, writing
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Plagued by the Haze
This haze seems never ending and highly frustrating (infuriating even if you think about how it’s affecting the health of the very young, the elderly and chronically ill). If your loved one’s health is adversely affected by the pollution (if … Continue reading
Trying to Blog using the WordPress App
My blog has become a ghost town of sorts. I know I’ve left it alone and I can almost see the tumble weeds blowing in the desolate space. Trying to get the momentum going again. And since I’ve found it … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing
Tagged app, blogging, GoDaddy, habit, personal, WordPress, writing
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For Anyone Who Has Felt They Don’t Fit In
That’s me all the time. That I don’t fit in or don’t measure up in this world. That no one recognises your value. A value you doubt yourself on a daily basis. Perhaps there’s a planet out there where I … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged alone, confidence, dejected, depressed, low self-esteem, Mindy Gledhill, music video, personal, Pocketful of Poetry, rejected, sad, song, thoughts
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9 Thoughts Running Through My Head Right Now
1. I am impatient for perfection 2. I am constantly thinking and pondering 3. I feel immediate relief when I declutter a little – even if it’s just the tip of the iceberg 4. I am overwhelmed and excited by … Continue reading
This Week
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
23rd March 2015
Singaporeans won’t forget the day we lost a giant – an immeasurably brilliant leader. Can’t think of Singapore without thinking of Lee Kuan Yew. Even if we didn’t agree with the methods we can’t help, but admire what he has … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged death, grief, Lee Kuan Yew, loss, personal, respect, Singapore, thoughts
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Being Personal on a Blog
Often to write something personal feels like giving away a piece of yourself. But it is rewarding sometimes to be vulnerable and reveal your innermost thoughts. Lately I find myself so reluctant to do so, and feel like the blog … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged age, blogging, confidence, lack of confidence, personal, thoughts, vulnerability, writing
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