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Work in Progress

I get troubled when things are not perfect. I need to start looking at life as work in progress. Always under construction with room for improvement, and I should not let anything hold me back. I should’t wait to be … Continue reading

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So Much Backlog

This is the problem with not blogging soon after you experience something. Memory fades and you get overwhelmed by the mountain of pictures you have now accumulated. To look at it positively, at least I won’t be running out of … Continue reading

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Trying to Blog using the WordPress App

My blog has become a ghost town of sorts. I know I’ve left it alone and I can almost see the tumble weeds blowing in the desolate space.  Trying to get the momentum going again. And since I’ve found it … Continue reading

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Need to Get Inspired Again

My blog has been feeling tired and I have a desire to make it fresh again.  My family members have commented that it’s mostly pictures and less of my thoughts. I really have been slacking. Well more a sense of … Continue reading

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Blog Visitors

WordPress Stats gives me some insight that most of my readers are from Singapore followed by the US and than Malaysia. These are stats for slightly more than half a year (2015) since we’ve crossed into July already.    

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Tracking Unique Visitors

Since my WordPress Official Jetpack Stats went a bit wonky, I added a new Stats Counter that shows me unique visitors. This is the data I got so far. If you’re on WordPress you can search and install this free … Continue reading

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Blog Traffic

I am only able to view my WordPress Stats through the free WordPress.com site. Don’t quite know why, but since my last update I can’t seem to access it from my WordPress.org site on a domain bought from Go Daddy. … Continue reading

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Unique Visitors vs Visits

I decided to not bother with my WordPress stats for the moment as I am unable to access it and I loathe and suck at figuring out tech code stuff. Maybe it will teach me to be less obsessed with … Continue reading

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Blogging: WordPress Jetpack Stats Issues

I am so frustrated that since I’ve upgraded to WordPress 4.2.1 (no choice since there were some security issues) I’m unable to upload the latest Jetpack and my stats are not unviewable. I’ve never had this kind of problem before … Continue reading

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Excited to Have Reached 2 Million Views

So glad I didn’t completely abandon the blog. Hoping to revive it and so grateful for readers who remained loyal even though I went missing for weeks at a time. Thank you so much.

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Being Personal on a Blog

Often to write something personal feels like giving away a piece of yourself.  But it is rewarding sometimes to be vulnerable and reveal your innermost thoughts. Lately I find myself so reluctant to do so, and feel like the blog … Continue reading

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My 2014 Blog Report

I’m excited that I’m able to now connect to my free WordPress Site even though I’ve got my own domain. This allows me to get even better stats like my 2014 report. Glad to see that even though I thoroughly … Continue reading

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Feeling Bloated After All the Holiday Feasting

Since I’m feeling unwell at home, the best use I can make of my time is to update my blog with long overdue posts. Hope to get the blog current before the New Year. I also want to feel better … Continue reading

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Too Busy to Blog

The blog has always been on my mind, but lately I have been just too busy to blog or even to read a book.  Often we need to take time out to focus on other tasks that we have to … Continue reading

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Feels Like I Have Abandoned the Blog

My partner keeps asking me why I haven’t been updating my blog. Apart from the computer that keeps crashing and the tiny font on the iphone that’s hurting my eyes, my wifi being down (yup, excuses), I just basically lost … Continue reading

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Been Stuck, & About Those Library Books I Need to Return Pronto

The words haven’t been stuck but I’ve been reluctant to share what’s on my mind as it all seems just too self-indulgent or worried my private thoughts may be misconstrued. Now and then I do get depressed and anxious over … Continue reading

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Excited about a Blog Acknowledgement

I’m always grateful for any kind of acknowledgement like the encouraging comments I get. I was also excited to get a Lifestyle Blog Award from writer Ben Holbrook and to discover other Singapore Lifestyle writers. I enjoyed his recent Singapore … Continue reading

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Embarrassing Writing

Is writing when you’re half asleep similar to drunk dialing? I wouldn’t know, as I’ve never been drunk. But I envision the embarrassment is similar. It is the most honest reflection of life though, so I’ll leave it. I had … Continue reading

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Thank You

You make me want to continue blogging. Thank you for reading and commenting. It’s really encouraging.

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My Blog: Things to Focus On

1. Be Real, Humble, & Down to Earth 2. Find & Focus on Happiness 3. Document Memories for the Future 4. Aim towards improvement, but don’t wait for perfection before hitting the publish button or my blog will be blank … Continue reading

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Getting Back into Writing Mode

I need to repeat this to myself – “Just write. It doesn’t have to be perfect”. And I’m lucky I have a very forgiving audience. Somehow when I was writing a lot in the past it came easy to me … Continue reading

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Thanks for Sticking By

I have been tardy with the blogging due to lack of inspiration. I’m an all or nothing person. When I do something I tend to go all out, and when I stop I just go to zilch. I need to … Continue reading

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