Tag Archives: story

Toddler Safety

Posted on January 17, 2014 by bookjunkie

Toddlers can get into all kinds of scraps so I had to write a post about toddler safety. I feel like they need to be supervised at all times. I would be fearful about unsupervised toddlers as they are constantly … Continue reading →

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Almost Choked on a Pill the Other Day

Posted on July 15, 2013 by bookjunkie

Often I read a blog post and I can absolutely relate. I totally understand Rene’s fear of swallowing pills. I hate swallowing pills too. It’s why I never take pills that are good for you like those fish oil tablets that … Continue reading →

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A Tale of My Acquired Taste

Posted on March 7, 2013 by bookjunkie

Japanese food wasn’t something I ate at all till I was the ripe old age of 28. Before that, my first time was pretty traumatic, ending up with food poisoning and after that I avoided Japanese restaurants. I’m thinking that … Continue reading →

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Arguing About Which Coffee Joint makes the Best Latte

Posted on January 10, 2013 by bookjunkie

B was insisting that Jewel makes the best coffee but I was saying that I preferred what I had at Forty Hands. But I had the iced latte at the latter, so it wasn’t a totally fair comparison. We returned … Continue reading →

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The Poster: My Sister Loves Shibly Prata

Posted on August 30, 2012 by bookjunkie

I was pretty excited when I came across a poster, just yesterday, using a quote of mine. Well actually the the blog title of my post about Shibly Prata. It was a post I wrote way back in July last … Continue reading →

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Talking About the Panic Attacks and My Need for Space

Posted on July 10, 2012 by bookjunkie

I hope you never ever suffer from a panic attack, but if you do, you might be able to relate to what I wrote recently. Well if you have any phobia that is intense, you might be able to relate … Continue reading →

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A Blog Post by Ivan Chew that Shook me to the Core

Posted on April 3, 2012 by bookjunkie

Every now and then I come across a blog post that is just so powerful and moving. I read it some time ago but could not get it out of my head. I just had to share Ivan Chew’s story … Continue reading →

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What Was it Like for you as a Six Year Old in School?

Posted on March 31, 2012 by bookjunkie

I wrote one of my more personal posts, about what it was like for me as a child in Primary School. To be honest it was one of those posts I felt a bit self conscious writing. A teeny bit … Continue reading →

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The Story of Halloween

Posted on October 27, 2011 by bookjunkie

Living in Singapore all my life, I have never seen kids Trick or Treating and it always looked like fun on TV. Most Singaporeans like myself don’t really know the origins of Halloween which has become another commercialized holiday. Thought … Continue reading →

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Captivated by Alan Shadrake’s Account from a Singapore Jail

Posted on August 5, 2011 by bookjunkie

By now I am sure you are familiar with Alan Shadrake and his imprisonment. I was totally captivated and horrified at the same time as I read the 76 year old’s tale from prison. He has since been deported and … Continue reading →

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Pearls

Posted on July 21, 2011 by bookjunkie

I hardly wear jewellery, but I love gazing at it. Pearls remind me of a teacher we had who had the most amazing sexy curvy figure which she squeezed into tight cheongsams. She was so elegant and liked to twirl … 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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Ann Curry overwhelmed by Nadya Suleman’s Octuplets

Posted on July 11, 2011 by bookjunkie

I can’t help but be fascinated by this story. There is no denying that Nadya Suleman’s children seem healthy and beautiful, but how does anyone managed with that many kids and no financial means. The anxiety that must produce every … Continue reading →

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The Shaytards Story on Forbes, Coopertard & their Aunt in Singapore

Posted on June 3, 2011 by bookjunkie

I haven’t blogged about the Shaytards in a while, but Coopertard is one of my favourites. He doesn’t appear very often, but when he does he’s a riot. He’s the cousin who’s the same age as Babytard and they have … Continue reading →

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China: Jilted Bride Attempts to Leap from Building

Posted on May 18, 2011 by bookjunkie

I hope the Chinese authorities treat her with compassion. The poor girl looks utterly distraught. The pain must have overwhelmed her in that moment. You can read the full article at the Daily Mail. Even more shocking, when you watch … Continue reading →

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Shalimar the Clown by Salman Rushdie

Posted on April 19, 2011 by bookjunkie

You can read my thoughts about this wonderful book at Tiny Island. An exquisite tragedy.

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Books: Shalimar the Clown by Salman Rushdie

Posted on April 19, 2011 by bookjunkie

Shalimar the Clown is a book by Salman Rushdie who won the booker of bookers for Midnight’s Children. This was an almost 400 page book and I took nearly 3 weeks to finish this. Actually I took more than 2 … Continue reading →

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When Daydreaming Got Me into Trouble

Posted on March 29, 2011 by bookjunkie

The other day I borrowed a book from the library and I was so engrossed I walked out and then was stopped dead in my tracks by the shrieking beep of security thingy at the exit. I automatically walked backwards, … Continue reading →

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Every Sunday

Posted on March 13, 2011 by bookjunkie

Every Sunday I tell myself that the next week will be different. I will start afresh on Monday. EVERY SUNDAY. Seriously. I feel like I am stuck in limbo and not moving forward. I have been stuck in limbo for … Continue reading →

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5 Must Read Singapore Blogger Posts

Posted on January 27, 2011 by bookjunkie

1. This story of a young boy and his siblings who fight for his life chilled me to the bone. It’s just so heartbreakingly, achingly sad. I am glad that Singapore has compassionate young people like blogger Kirsten. 2. She … Continue reading →

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Twins with different birthdays and birth years

Posted on January 3, 2011 by bookjunkie

I find twins fascinating, so here’s a twin birth story for 2011. When they grow up, I’m sure at some point, the sister will lord it over her brother with, “I was born a year before you”. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLvEW_807QU]

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Chinatown: Tourists Being Taken for a Ride

Posted on January 3, 2011 by bookjunkie

I heard a jewellry shop owner calling out to tourists – “Pearls for you? Have a look – no pressure” .  In my mind I was rolling my eyes – no pressure – right! Poor tourists always get taken for … Continue reading →

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