Tag Archives: writing

Thinking About How to Revive Myself

Posted on April 11, 2016 by bookjunkie

I had a plan to blog about my most recent trips to Danang, Perth and Sydney, but the amount of photos I took make the task overwhelming. But I will attempt it bit by bit. Hope I can point out … Continue reading →

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Revealing Too Much?

Posted on April 3, 2016 by bookjunkie

My partner who is extremely private and protective, was wondering if I was revealing too much about my diagnosis. I kinda grappled with that myself for a moment, which is why it took me so long to start writing about … Continue reading →

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I Have Cancer: Synchronous Ovarian & Endometrial Cancer

Posted on March 30, 2016 by bookjunkie

This feels unreal to me, even now, after months of knowing. Felt surreal and indulgent as I typed out that title. It’s why I have not been writing in ages. I’ve only had the energy to update my Instagram with … Continue reading →

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Work in Progress

Posted on October 14, 2015 by bookjunkie

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

Posted on October 13, 2015 by bookjunkie

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

Posted on October 7, 2015 by bookjunkie

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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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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Being Personal on a Blog

Posted on February 26, 2015 by bookjunkie

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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Feels Like I Have Abandoned the Blog

Posted on June 3, 2014 by bookjunkie

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

Posted on March 27, 2014 by bookjunkie

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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