Tag Archives: values

Why Do People in Singapore Boast So Much? I Want to See the Good Ones Win for a Change

Posted on October 14, 2022 by bookjunkie

Office folk seem to be taking to cafes to conduct job interviews and they talk at the top of their lungs. It’s annoying as covid cases rise and no one wears masks. I dread it when they plop down next … Continue reading →

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Revolted by the Article in Our Newspapers about Hitting Children

Posted on October 6, 2022 by bookjunkie

This article truly triggered me. It presents the findings of a survey that shows 40% of parents use corporal punishment. It doesn’t take any stand against it. It even seems to be excusing it. The study found that younger children … Continue reading →

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One of My Mum’s proudest moments as a kid back in 1957

Posted on August 11, 2022 by bookjunkie

My mum always told me the story of how she failed primary 3 and had to repeat it. Every time, she sounded so sad and dejected. She only failed by 1.5 marks too and she was a sickly child. We … 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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My Thoughts About Interviews & Ethics

Posted on April 8, 2022 by bookjunkie

In the past I’ve had a range of job interviews. Most of them have been soul crushing. It is why I will always be thankful to the interview panel at the New Zealand Embassy, even though I didn’t make it … 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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How the Society you live in Determines Happiness

Posted on March 23, 2022 by bookjunkie

Warning: this is yet another rambling, meandering post. Stream of consciousness? At first listening to the French Duolingo podcasts was inspiring but after a while I found a common theme. The protagonist surmounted all the odds to win a contest … Continue reading →

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Life is unfair and humility is underrated

Posted on March 17, 2022 by bookjunkie

I hesitate to publish my raw thoughts. I’m aware that beneath this post lies my own bitterness due to certain traumas in life. But perhaps my thoughts about disparity and privilege might strike a chord with you. You see, on … Continue reading →

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Kim Kardashian is Tone Deaf & Offensive on Variety Magazine

Posted on March 12, 2022 by bookjunkie

I was deeply offended hearing Kim Kardashian insult ordinary folk and the less privileged in a video posted by Variety. She rudely said “Get your f***g ass up and work! “ I was glad to hear the voice of reason … Continue reading →

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Blogging and The Search Engine Optimisation Trap

Posted on March 12, 2022 by bookjunkie

Since I’ve embarked on blogging I’ve learnt so much. I know now that if you have a blog with decent traffic, but if you abandon it for some reason, Google knows, and traffic will plummet after a couple of months. … Continue reading →

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Quelling the Naysayser

Posted on February 26, 2022 by bookjunkie

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 →

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Little Eliana Narvaez of Reality Changers Always Makes me Smile

Posted on October 5, 2011 by bookjunkie

I have featured a video of her 6 year old sister Alexa, singing with dad, but Eliana Narvaez very often steals the show. She is just so darn cute and smart for a 2 year old. A little lawyer in … Continue reading →

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TLC TV Mums: Dressing a Tot as a Prostitute & Kate Gosselin’s Dramatics over Pizza

Posted on September 9, 2011 by bookjunkie

In Singapore we are very exposed to the American media and we grew up on American TV.  Even without TV, we have YouTube and sometimes I can’t help watching the train wreck reality shows on TLC.  Singapore TV is low … Continue reading →

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Servant Leaders?

Posted on April 21, 2011 by bookjunkie

I’m sure that most people like me were skeptical when the PM implored that his team should not lord it over the people and reminded them that they were servants to the people. I was shocked, delighted and then skeptical … Continue reading →

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