Tag Archives: thoughts

Playing the Piano Again

Posted on April 15, 2022 by bookjunkie

I’m feeling so happy today. I bought a new piano book at Yamaha (the old time piano studio that still exists in Singapore after all these years). Playing something new helps me assess a different party of my brain, the … Continue reading →

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My Sinnamma

Posted on April 11, 2022 by bookjunkie

My mum’s younger sister is, in one significant way, like me. We are both childless by circumstance. I know for sure that my aunt always wanted kids, but in a selfish way I’m glad she didn’t or I wouldn’t have … Continue reading →

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Why it’s Better to Grow Up in Singapore Today Compared to the 70’s and 80’s

Posted on April 8, 2022 by bookjunkie

These are just my personal feelings (I’m a diary blogger & not a journalist by any means) based on my particular childhood experiences some of which I don’t wish to relive. Nothing set in concrete. I used to always think … Continue reading →

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This Crazy Need to be Constantly Productive

Posted on April 8, 2022 by bookjunkie

I look at characters in movies and they get so much done within a day. It makes me feel like a sloth, as on some days, even waking up is a chore. There’s this constant need to be ticking off … Continue reading →

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Thoughts about Procrastination, Anxiety & Punctuality

Posted on April 6, 2022 by bookjunkie

Someone wise whom I spoke to recently, told me that she resolves her anxiety by doing something. Often she does something physical like go for a walk. This is so true. I find that when I actually do something, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Conversations About The Second World War

Posted on April 5, 2022 by bookjunkie

We mentioned to my almost 86 year old uncle that we recently visited the National Museum. There was an exhibit about the Second World War and Japanese Occupation of Singapore. It made him recollect: “When we heard the sirens we … Continue reading →

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Does Midlife Begin When You Hit Menopause?

Posted on April 3, 2022 by bookjunkie

My sister is 50 but hasn’t hit menopause yet and has a remarkable amount of energy. The energy she has is comparable to what I had in my twenties which makes me wonder why I’m so defective. We share 50% … Continue reading →

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Anxiety: Why Am I Wired This Way?

Posted on April 1, 2022 by bookjunkie

My brain has been wired by trauma to always think of the worse possible outcome, so that I can be prepared. I’m constantly in fight or flight mode. It’s a terrible state to be in and I wish I wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Is This Old Age?

Posted on March 31, 2022 by bookjunkie

I refuse to accept that I’m old at just 51. But these days, whenever I struggle to wake up, with all the muscles and joints in my upper body aching, I feel old. When my mum was 51 she looked … Continue reading →

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The Oscars : About Will Smith Hitting Chris Rock

Posted on March 28, 2022 by bookjunkie

I will never condone someone loosing their temper and using violence. If someone was defending me that way I would just be mortified. That’s not love. That’s ego, rage and lack of self control. To see Will Smith cry and … Continue reading →

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