Tag Archives: happy

Back to Group Therapy where the People are Nice

Posted on June 9, 2012 by bookjunkie

Been here twice and on both occasions we had the warmest service. Thanks to the lovely ladies there who made us feel at home. Each time it was a different girl. On this visit D urged me to have a … Continue reading →

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Happy to be Linked by Yesterday.sg

Posted on December 5, 2011 by bookjunkie

Thanks for the link love Yesterday.sg.   Glad you liked my posts on the recent National Museum visit. I must say the Arts scene in Singapore is getting quite exciting.  Makes for a more balanced life here.

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Love the Pink Birthday Roses

Posted on November 11, 2011 by bookjunkie

What a lovely surprise it was. Such a pretty bouquet, and I was so happy to get them. They were from my mum and sis, who know I love roses. Even though flowers wilt, the photos will preserve them forever.

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Not Feeling Well

Posted on October 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

Have been really ill (as in, almost passed out ill) and I just hope I recover before my birthday. Never been ill on my birthday before and don’t want to set a new record. Everyone in my family is ill … Continue reading →

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#89. Little Independent Cafes & Book Stores

Posted on October 15, 2011 by bookjunkie

I love that people, perhaps fed up with their office jobs or just inspired to do what they love, are quitting and setting up these independent cafes and bookstores. Cafes with real coffee and beautifully designed places with real heart. … Continue reading →

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#88. Pink MRT Seats

Posted on October 14, 2011 by bookjunkie

Sometimes it’s the simplest things that make you happy. Like pink MRT seats.  Never seen this colour on our trains before. This may be a bit biased on my account as I love pink, especially bubble gum pink. How refreshing … Continue reading →

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#84. The Joy of Discovering Kampong Glam & Haji Lane

Posted on July 25, 2011 by bookjunkie

It was a total joy to rediscover Kampong Glam, our Muslim quarter.  The area has a new vibrancy with the emerging hip fashion district at Haji Lane. Even after visiting the place numerous times this year, I still feel there … Continue reading →

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#80. Our Little Museums

Posted on April 6, 2011 by bookjunkie

It’s been quite an adventure discovering our new museums. We may not have years and years of history or famous artefacts, but I think our museums have a very special charm of their own. Not only the exhibits, but the … Continue reading →

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Fashion PopPressed

Posted on April 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

Feel so excited to be fashion poppressed – a new feature from WordPress.  It happened yesterday, but I had no idea till I checked my referring links. Guess WordPress liked the our cool colourful Arab Street as well.

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Babytard in Singapore

Posted on December 20, 2010 by bookjunkie

Well, sorry to disappoint – the cutest toddler and her family are not in Singapore. It’s actually just Babytard (the sweetest tot ever) being thrown in the air by dad Shaycarl, on the new James Blunt CD, Some Kind of … Continue reading →

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Shiloh and Zahara show us what Real Joy is

Posted on December 8, 2010 by bookjunkie

Somehow when it comes to happiness all kids seem to have a real idea of what is it. And not just happiness, pure joy. In these paparazzi shots in Manhattan outside Lee’s Art store, Zahara looks like a pretty duchess … Continue reading →

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Spoiler Alert: Gwyneth Paltrow, Darren Criss, And Other Magical Glee Performances on Glee

Posted on December 4, 2010 by bookjunkie

Been doing some heavy posts, so I decided to surf for music to lift my spirits.  Works every time. YouTube has snippets and music videos of future episodes that you’ve probably not caught yet, if you’re in Asia, so skip … Continue reading →

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Turning 40 was Not What I Expected

Posted on December 1, 2010 by bookjunkie

The weeks leading up to 40 were filled with dread and trepidation.  I thought I would feel different and alarm would set in, but somehow I felt exactly the same on my birthday, as I did the day before.  I … Continue reading →

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11 Things that Made Me Happy Today

Posted on November 30, 2010 by bookjunkie

Let me first admit that these days being happy takes quite an effort for me and may seem a bit false at first, but I am trying to not miss the little bits of cheer throughout the day and to … Continue reading →

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I Was Here

Posted on October 20, 2010 by bookjunkie

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You are My Sunshine

Posted on September 15, 2010 by bookjunkie

Lost my cousin recently and I sang this song softly to him when I was deeply missing him, but couldn’t continue each time, because it always choked me up.  When I think of him, I think of yellow and the … Continue reading →

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Elle Fanning on Ellen

Posted on September 3, 2010 by bookjunkie

The kid can really dance and she’s so happy and bubbly.  Both the Fanning kids seem so well-adjusted and they both kinda have an aristocratic look.  Elle’s face has quite an ethereal quality about it. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yORNKJeiSgU]

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Happiness

Posted on September 3, 2010 by bookjunkie

I love these words and images that convey happiness. The pictures are all from Saying Images. I have a real hard time stopping my worries and living in the present. Love this quote from Kafka.

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Jennifer Garner is The Best Celebrity Mum Ever

Posted on August 26, 2010 by bookjunkie

Not because she took her daughter Violet on a horse drawn carriage ride in New York City, but because she seems to genuinely enjoy being with her kid.  Jennifer is one star who seems down to earth and unfazed by … Continue reading →

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Spring Cleaning in Spurts

Posted on June 29, 2010 by bookjunkie

{Google Image} I am in the middle of spring cleaning. I had a sudden urge to de-clutter. You see, when I do get these urges, I become ballistic and clean in mad spurts. After an hour of it I get … Continue reading →

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Why I Love The Shaytards Vlog

Posted on June 22, 2010 by bookjunkie

Out of all the crap on YouTube there are some gems.  One of them is the Shaytard Family where the father Shay Carl invites you into the life of his family. It’s a bit like the reality show, Jon and … Continue reading →

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