Tag Archives: quotes

A Book I Could Not Put Down

Posted on June 28, 2012 by bookjunkie

I have been having trouble concentrating lately, but this was one book I could not put down. Reading it made me happier as well. It’s one of those books where you want it to go on for a bit more. … Continue reading →

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My 6 Favourite Insanity Quotes

Posted on November 16, 2011 by bookjunkie

We should really break the stigma that comes with mental illness or just any kind of existence that doesn’t fit into what the establishment considers normal. Really, who is to say what exactly normal is. It’s very hard to define. … Continue reading →

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Steve’s Firstborn: Lisa Brennan-Jobs

Posted on October 7, 2011 by bookjunkie

I am a sucker for father daughter stories and recently I have been captivated when I stumbled upon an article about Steve Jobs’ eldest child. I had not heard about Lisa Brennan till today. She is a writer and just … Continue reading →

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The Anxiety of Singapore’s Work Culture & In Praise of Idleness

Posted on October 4, 2011 by bookjunkie

I am increasingly unable to bear the crushing anxiety that bears down upon me nightly. It is the reason for the insomnia and daily nightmares. I am in a constant state of fear and guilt. Guilt arising from any form … Continue reading →

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Inspired at the Art Science Musem (8 of 11)

Posted on July 4, 2011 by bookjunkie

Captures why Art is so critical in our lives. Absolutely loved the melting blue clock. There were portraits of the artist himself. I thought he was handsome as a young man. My cousin thought the moustache made him look like … Continue reading →

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Inspired at the Art Science Museum (3 of 11)

Posted on July 3, 2011 by bookjunkie

I found the Dali sculptures both beautiful and thought provoking.  I definitely have quite a lot of repressed feelings and I probably repressed them, just to survive.  I think this is probably true of most people. An interpretation of A … Continue reading →

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Inspired at the Art Science Museum (2 of 11)

Posted on July 3, 2011 by bookjunkie

I have so much to show you from the museum visit that I need to do this in many parts. I must say, that just the layout and design of the museum itself was of a high standard and reminded … Continue reading →

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Books: Timequake by Kurt Vonnegut

Posted on May 25, 2011 by bookjunkie

I always enjoy a Kurt Vonnegut book. I guess you would classify them as Science-fiction although I never thought of them as such. The language is deceptively simple but the ideas are always deeply profound. I just adore Vonngut’s wit … Continue reading →

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Quotes that Speak to My Heart: Inspiration for a Happy Life

Posted on January 28, 2011 by bookjunkie

The first quote by Leonardo Da Vinci is startling and true. {Image: Mazefall} This second one I needed, to quell that negative voice in my head, and naysayers. {Image: From Up North} And finally to halt the self-induced guilt trips. … Continue reading →

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Angelina Jolie Pretty on the Cover of Vogue December 2010

Posted on November 11, 2010 by bookjunkie

Angelina Jolie has never looked softer or prettier. I just love that shade of pink lipstick she’s wearing.  Also blue and pink – my favourite combination.  What a lovely cover. According to Just Jared this is what she reveals in … Continue reading →

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