Tag Archives: Teachers

Were there Tasks You Hated Doing as a Child?

Posted on September 22, 2022 by bookjunkie

I’m asking myself questions and often I go off on a tangent, but that’s my purpose. My method of jogging my memory before it all fades. For me, as I was not made to do any chores, it was mostly … Continue reading →

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My Early Teens: Studying in Singapore

Posted on September 13, 2012 by bookjunkie

Shared a little bit more about my childhood, teenhood and my sweet aunts. Previously I wrote about what it was like as a six year old, primary one child in the 70’s.

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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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Glee’s To Sir With Love: An Ode to Teachers Who Truly Care

Posted on July 8, 2010 by bookjunkie

Teaching in 1960 vs 2010 {Image: Cagle Cartoons} When I was a kid I wanted to teach because as a child of the 70’s and 80’s, teachers were respected and we were all very timid, quiet and well behaved. The … Continue reading →

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