Tag Archives: joy

10 Things I’m Grateful for & Why Oddly Enough the Cancer Feels like a Blessing

Posted on April 5, 2016 by bookjunkie

I’m in a bright side of life mood right now & I’ll update this list as I recall more sliver linings. It’s making me see how much everyone cares. My Uncle and Aunt who hardly text or take photos with their … Continue reading →

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Best Day in Months

Posted on March 31, 2016 by bookjunkie

Visited my Aunt, Uncle and nieces today and felt so much joy and love it was indescribable. I was on cloud nine. Energized me so much that chemo fatigue was truly non existent. The innocence, pure love and exuberance of … Continue reading →

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7 Reasons Why You Should Blog About Food

Posted on March 5, 2015 by bookjunkie

1. Makes me more self aware of what I’m consuming. I then try not to repeat a bad meal and also make more of an effort to try new things. 2. Revitalises me.  Intensifies and makes the experience of dining … Continue reading →

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#95. Don’t Miss Out on the Little Ones Growing Up

Posted on March 25, 2013 by bookjunkie

I guess this one only applies if you have little ones in your family in Singapore. If you lived anywhere else or had to be posted overseas for work it would be such a downer. You’d miss out on their … Continue reading →

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Happiness Gift that Banishes Negativity for a While

Posted on March 25, 2013 by bookjunkie

I need an off switch for my mind. Here I am, awake at 4am and unable to go back to sleep due to worry. What better to do than to compose a blog post. Haven’t been updating the blog lately … Continue reading →

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Do You Have a Hard Time Saying No?

Posted on January 17, 2013 by bookjunkie

This is not a motivational post that offers solutions. I can’t offer any solutions as I have a hard time saying no myself. The worse thing ever is a guilt trip. I often wish guilt trips wouldn’t work so easily … Continue reading →

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Inspiring Life Snippets

Posted on November 18, 2012 by bookjunkie

Following up from my last post, I was so enthralled to get the responses from blog writers that I nominated for the Liebster award.  Thank you so much for putting effort into your responses and sharing such personal details and … Continue reading →

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Why I Take Lots of Photos

Posted on October 30, 2012 by bookjunkie

I’m referring to photos I take of family. It’s a simple reason. It’s because I wish I had more photos with my dad. I do have my memories of sweet times with him but the photos help jog my memory … Continue reading →

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My Darling Nieces

Posted on October 30, 2012 by bookjunkie

Love my nieces beyond words. Just one smile from them can last me for days. Even when they are grouchy they are so cute. When they are in distress you just want to make it better. Life is so much … Continue reading →

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4 Things: Finding Happiness in the Supposedly Mundane

Posted on September 28, 2012 by bookjunkie

I was thinking about happiness and how I could find it without spending any money or leaving my house. 1. Well one thing I know for sure that would make me happy is if I successfully organize all my stuff … Continue reading →

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