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Funny Signs in Singapore: So Batman‘s Dangerous?

Posted on March 26, 2022 by bookjunkie
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Confused by My Diagnosis

Posted on April 2, 2016 by bookjunkie

I’m still trying to wrap my head around my diagnosis. When I first heard that I had ovarian cancer stage 1c I thought great, it will be all cured with the hysterectomy. But after the surgery and biopsies another cancer … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Articulate Bobbi Kristina in an interview with Oprah

Posted on March 12, 2012 by bookjunkie

I felt so moved by this interview that Oprah had with Bobbi Kristina about the loss of her mum Whitney Houston.  It’s pretty hard to watch, but I am blown away by how articulate and strong she is. Lights flickering, … Continue reading →

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Snapshots of Toa Payoh: Singapore’s Oldest Housing Estate

Posted on January 22, 2011 by bookjunkie

I was instantly attracted by these sculptures at Toa Payoh, just next to the place where Singaporeans queue to book their HDB flats, called the Toa Payoh Hub. Toa Payoh central is one of Singapore’s earliest public housing projects. Tiong … Continue reading →

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Our Trip to Resorts World Sentosa (Part 1 of 2)

Posted on December 30, 2010 by bookjunkie

I’ll let the photos do the talking for now, as I am in a posting coma.  I am trying to get all the 2010 photos up before 2011 and that’s why the excessive posting.  I also like to post as … Continue reading →

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Why Singapore Bookstores Don’t have Chairs

Posted on November 19, 2010 by bookjunkie

Instead they have signs like the one below.  I captured a shot of this at the Times Bookstore at Centrepoint.  But you can’t stop the kiasu Singaporean.  When there are no chairs they improvise and sit on the floor.  They … Continue reading →

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Singapore Daily Photos: Signs

Posted on October 17, 2010 by bookjunkie
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Youth Olympic Signs Dot the Island

Posted on August 17, 2010 by bookjunkie

Youth Olympics banners and flags dot the island. That’s the main difference I noticed when I returned from the week long trip to India. Coincidentally the picture of the bus I snapped had a visit India advert on it.

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Culture Shock: Singapore Expat Bloggers Give Great Insights

Posted on July 30, 2010 by bookjunkie

I love reading blogs by expatriates in Singapore. They give me new insights and perspectives.  They also scoop out interesting tidbits I have overlooked. All of the guidebooks and expat guides to moving to Singapore mention a particular local custom. … Continue reading →

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Uniquely Singapore

Posted on June 14, 2010 by bookjunkie

This just sounds odd to me. It’s a place where your car will be washed by a group of people rather than a mechanical device which you drive though. A usual sight in Singapore. People crowding around to watch a … Continue reading →

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