Tag Archives: 80’s

Were there Tasks You Hated Doing as a Child?

Posted on September 22, 2022 by bookjunkie

I’m asking myself questions and often I go off on a tangent, but that’s my purpose. My method of jogging my memory before it all fades. For me, as I was not made to do any chores, it was mostly … Continue reading →

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The Outfield – Your Love

Posted on November 29, 2013 by bookjunkie

I’m crazy about this song right now  – Your Love by The Outfield. And reminds me how I  loved the 80’s. A good time to be a teen. The era of the big hair, areobics and ridiculous shoulder pads. So … Continue reading →

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Bras Basah Complex: A Cool Place for Books, Stationery & Art Supplies

Posted on September 5, 2012 by bookjunkie

Bras Basah Complex has been around for ages, since I was a kid in the 80’s. It’s the place you go to for books and art supplies. I hadn’t visited this place for a few years and this time, everywhere … Continue reading →

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Tom Cruise Interviewed in India

Posted on December 5, 2011 by bookjunkie

So many people seem to be hating on Tom Cruise, but I still like him. Love his energy and optimism and when we were girls in school practically everyone had a crush on him.  It was the wonderful 80’s.  I … Continue reading →

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80’s Rock Ballads: Love of a Lifetime by Firehouse

Posted on November 16, 2011 by bookjunkie

I was a teen of the 80’s and I think there’s nothing sweeter than an 80’s rock ballad.  So many incredible ballads and it was all about the melodies.  The music video was deliciously cheesy but back then it was … Continue reading →

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Old Videos: William & Harry with their mum Diana

Posted on May 12, 2011 by bookjunkie

I found these old videos from the 80’s quite fascinating. I grew up at a time when the world was totally captivated by Princess Diana and her little boys. The younger generation will probably feel the same way with William … Continue reading →

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Singapore Slang: Do People say Cool Anymore?

Posted on January 14, 2011 by bookjunkie

In my last post I mentioned that my friends and I used to refer to Orchard Road as Town. A young blogger, Pleasure Monger, commented that she did too. It made me wonder if people in Singapore use these words, … Continue reading →

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I Love The Tops and Blouses on Frankie Covers

Posted on October 20, 2010 by bookjunkie

I just love Australia’s Frankie Magazine and especially how they dress their models in vintage outfits for the covers. The articles are a breath of fresh air too. Also I never thought the day would come when 80’s fashion would … Continue reading →

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Madonna’s Daughter Lola’s First Blog Post

Posted on June 30, 2010 by bookjunkie

I used to listen to every Madonna hit in the 80’s (like ‘Papa Don’t Preach’), but I don’t really get her new music. Madonna tended to shock, but the most shocking thing she did was become a mother. I used … Continue reading →

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