Tag Archives: woman

Awesome Singaporean Lady who Tasted Hail

Posted on June 26, 2013 by bookjunkie

The 44 year old Singaporean lady who tasted the hail, totally made my day. She’s truly the bright spark amidst this haze crisis. Something infectious about her enthusiasm. Hope she becomes famous and gets advertising endorsements. Children don’t try this … Continue reading →

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Is It Wrong that I Still Call Myself Girl?

Posted on April 24, 2012 by bookjunkie

Warning: rambling post ahead….. I feel embarrassed when I refer to myself as ‘girl’ in online descriptions (and in my head). Gal seems more acceptable somehow. I am not sophisticated enough to be ‘lady’ or wise enough to be ‘woman’. … Continue reading →

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Awesome Sculptures at ION: Frangipani & Bendy Woman

Posted on October 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

Not only is the ION structure gorgeous, I also adore the art installations that motorists can see from the road, because they are so huge. Just discovered that they are part of a series called Art Beyond Limits and will … Continue reading →

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The Esplanade from Marina Square Shopping Centre

Posted on July 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

There is quite an odd looking fountain structure here. There was a bit of road closure today due to the National Day Parade. I spotted attendees in red taking the MRT from Promenade Station.

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AMG on Expat life: Why I chose Singapore?

Posted on May 21, 2011 by bookjunkie

[youtube]JNb2tEZ_WLo[/youtube] A young lady from Eastern Europe tells us why she chose to come to Singapore. Just to add another perspective to things. She has a YouTube channel called AngMoGirl and she blogs too. I do like her accent.

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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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The Sexist Interview: Young Helen Mirren

Posted on April 11, 2011 by bookjunkie

Helen Mirren was extremely poised, intelligent and witty, even then. It’s a fascinating interview, although sexist in some bits. I agree that school can be oppressive with all it’s rules and lack of liberty. At least in Singapore and in … Continue reading →

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