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A Book I Could Not Put Down

Posted on June 28, 2012 by bookjunkie

I have been having trouble concentrating lately, but this was one book I could not put down. Reading it made me happier as well. It’s one of those books where you want it to go on for a bit more. … Continue reading →

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My 6 Favourite Insanity Quotes

Posted on November 16, 2011 by bookjunkie

We should really break the stigma that comes with mental illness or just any kind of existence that doesn’t fit into what the establishment considers normal. Really, who is to say what exactly normal is. It’s very hard to define. … Continue reading →

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Steve’s Firstborn: Lisa Brennan-Jobs

Posted on October 7, 2011 by bookjunkie

I am a sucker for father daughter stories and recently I have been captivated when I stumbled upon an article about Steve Jobs’ eldest child. I had not heard about Lisa Brennan till today. She is a writer and just … Continue reading →

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The Anxiety of Singapore’s Work Culture & In Praise of Idleness

Posted on October 4, 2011 by bookjunkie

I am increasingly unable to bear the crushing anxiety that bears down upon me nightly. It is the reason for the insomnia and daily nightmares. I am in a constant state of fear and guilt. Guilt arising from any form … Continue reading →

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Inspired at the Art Science Musem (8 of 11)

Posted on July 4, 2011 by bookjunkie

Captures why Art is so critical in our lives. Absolutely loved the melting blue clock. There were portraits of the artist himself. I thought he was handsome as a young man. My cousin thought the moustache made him look like … Continue reading →

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Inspired at the Art Science Museum (3 of 11)

Posted on July 3, 2011 by bookjunkie

I found the Dali sculptures both beautiful and thought provoking.  I definitely have quite a lot of repressed feelings and I probably repressed them, just to survive.  I think this is probably true of most people. An interpretation of A … Continue reading →

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Inspired at the Art Science Museum (2 of 11)

Posted on July 3, 2011 by bookjunkie

I have so much to show you from the museum visit that I need to do this in many parts. I must say, that just the layout and design of the museum itself was of a high standard and reminded … Continue reading →

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Books: Timequake by Kurt Vonnegut

Posted on May 25, 2011 by bookjunkie

I always enjoy a Kurt Vonnegut book. I guess you would classify them as Science-fiction although I never thought of them as such. The language is deceptively simple but the ideas are always deeply profound. I just adore Vonngut’s wit … Continue reading →

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Quotes that Speak to My Heart: Inspiration for a Happy Life

Posted on January 28, 2011 by bookjunkie

The first quote by Leonardo Da Vinci is startling and true. {Image: Mazefall} This second one I needed, to quell that negative voice in my head, and naysayers. {Image: From Up North} And finally to halt the self-induced guilt trips. … Continue reading →

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Angelina Jolie Pretty on the Cover of Vogue December 2010

Posted on November 11, 2010 by bookjunkie

Angelina Jolie has never looked softer or prettier. I just love that shade of pink lipstick she’s wearing.  Also blue and pink – my favourite combination.  What a lovely cover. According to Just Jared this is what she reveals in … Continue reading →

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Great Quotes From the Wall Street Movies

Posted on September 25, 2010 by bookjunkie

I just watched the original Wall Street after watching the new one Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, in the theatre.  I never knew the 80’s could look so dated and cheesy.  What struck me about the original movie were the … Continue reading →

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Lee Kuan Yew Interviewed by The New York Times

Posted on September 15, 2010 by bookjunkie

Lee Kuan Yew is synonymous with Singapore and he turns 87 today. If you ever wondered what Lee Kuan Yew’s office looks like, wonder no more. Wouldn’t it be great if we could all wear track shoes to work. I … Continue reading →

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Jon Hamm Has Michael Jackson’s Skin Disease Vitiligo

Posted on September 9, 2010 by bookjunkie

This is a real disease. I know because people I am related to, suffer from this so I really felt sorry for Michael Jackson when people didn’t believe him. It must have been so frustrating for poor Michael. Jon Hamm’s … Continue reading →

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Happiness

Posted on September 3, 2010 by bookjunkie

I love these words and images that convey happiness. The pictures are all from Saying Images. I have a real hard time stopping my worries and living in the present. Love this quote from Kafka.

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Hugs Are Powerful

Posted on September 3, 2010 by bookjunkie

I think the best hugs are spontaneous ones and ones where you have real feeling. The always sunny Drew Barrymore said this: {Saying Images} & some other images I love… {Saying Images} Hugging is scientifically proven to be good for … Continue reading →

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Jolie Loves Her Red Meat and Aging Hands

Posted on August 28, 2010 by bookjunkie

Angelina Jolie revealed that being a vegan (excludes dairy and eggs as well) nearly killed her as she was not getting enough nutrition. “I joke that a big juicy steak is my beauty secret. But seriously, I love red meat. … Continue reading →

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Mary-Louise Parker Will Never Read Blogs

Posted on August 28, 2010 by bookjunkie

I still love her.  I’m thinned skinned myself, so if I were her I probably wouldn’t want to read blogs either. Mary-Louise Parker is one of the most luminous and beautiful actresses around and she’s closer to my age at … Continue reading →

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Jennifer Aniston’s Fear of Flying

Posted on July 31, 2010 by bookjunkie

Wow I sure can relate to her. I am pretty much a control freak myself. It’s a great service that she let the world know, so that the rest of us don’t have to feel like freaks. I had one … Continue reading →

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When Did Having Wrinkles Become a Sin?

Posted on July 3, 2010 by bookjunkie

It is no wonder that Audrey Hepburn has been voted the most beautiful woman in the past century with Angelina Jolie coming in 4th. You can clearly see how her inner beauty radiates through.  In the picture I don’t see … Continue reading →

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Prince Michael Has Vitiligo Like His Father Michael Jackson

Posted on July 2, 2010 by bookjunkie

Prince Michael was noted to have a white patch under his arm that looked like a sign of the skin condition known as Vitiligo, that Michael Jackson suffered from as well. I have always thought that all three children are … Continue reading →

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Failed Predictions: They Couldn’t Fathom The Future

Posted on June 17, 2010 by bookjunkie

When I was younger I could never imagine that one day there would be TiVo or the iPod. Similarly people in the past found it hard to imagine what would be possible in the future. I found this list of … Continue reading →

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Books Inspire

Posted on July 18, 2006 by bookjunkie

Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers. ~ Charles W. Eliot ~ What is written without effort is in general read without pleasure. … Continue reading →

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