Tag Archives: age

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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Am I Truly an Introvert?

Posted on July 12, 2012 by bookjunkie

Introverts seem to get a bad rap, but as I get older I find myself moving from slightly extroverted to more and more introverted. I always think it’s hard to put people into boxes, but I was still curious about … Continue reading →

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Is It Wrong that I Still Call Myself Girl?

Posted on April 24, 2012 by bookjunkie

Warning: rambling post ahead….. I feel embarrassed when I refer to myself as ‘girl’ in online descriptions (and in my head). Gal seems more acceptable somehow. I am not sophisticated enough to be ‘lady’ or wise enough to be ‘woman’. … Continue reading →

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Does Age Matter in the Blogging World?

Posted on October 20, 2011 by bookjunkie

I have been reading blogs of girls who are half my age. And then I wondered. Is it creepy for them that someone who is closer to their mum’s age is reading their blog? Is it too childish of me … Continue reading →

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Summer Read: Dolci di Love by Sarah-Kate Lynch

Posted on July 20, 2011 by bookjunkie

I am quite a snob when it comes to what they call chick lit. I tend to go for books that take some effort to read and are grounded in reality with all their suffering, misery and hopelessness. They tend … Continue reading →

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Jim Carrey Dates an Indian Girl his Daughter’s Age

Posted on January 21, 2011 by bookjunkie

Well 24 year old Anchal Joseph is 8 months older, but still. They were both born in 1987. If I were the daughter I would freak out, but I am suspecting Jane Carrey is very open minded, unlike conservative old … Continue reading →

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Beautiful People Get Away with Murder at Work

Posted on December 26, 2010 by bookjunkie

{Image: China Smack} My cousin just sent me this article. It’s about the old bias that everyone knows exists at work, but that’s never officially acknowledged. Better looking people who are less qualified can get away with lot of nonsense … Continue reading →

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Turning 40: My List of 40 Travel Memories

Posted on October 12, 2010 by bookjunkie

I’ll be turning 40 in a few weeks, and all year long I have been anticipating going into a deep funk. So far it hasn’t quite happened yet and I think I have to thank my blogger friends on WordPress … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Brunettes in Magazines: Lea Michele, Megan Fox, Lauren Graham, Katie Holmes & Cheryl Cole

Posted on September 10, 2010 by bookjunkie

Just my lazy post of the day, of celebrities whom I think have stunningly beautiful faces. Lea Michele is one of my favourites on Glee. Beautiful plus that voice. She is truly blessed. She was born on August 29th, 1986 … Continue reading →

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