Tag Archives: real

Nagging Task: Backing Up My Photos on a Hard Drive

Posted on July 29, 2011 by bookjunkie

Trying to force myself to spend some time to back up my photos. It’s one of those mind numbingly boring tasks you just know you need to do, but keep pushing aside. I always manage to find something more compelling … Continue reading →

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Building Castles Around my Blog: Toying with the Idea of a Domain

Posted on February 15, 2011 by bookjunkie

Since I was about 9, I have been writing in little diaries. I cringe at how dumb I sounded when I read them now, but I have always been my harshest critic. In 2004 I started having a diary online … Continue reading →

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The Real Singapore

Posted on February 15, 2011 by bookjunkie

When I browse the Travel Section at the bookstore, sometimes out of sheer curiosity, I flip through a guidebook on Singapore. Somehow, they always seem a bit odd to me.  Strange in a way I can’t quite put my finger … Continue reading →

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A Glimpse of the Real Singapore

Posted on December 25, 2010 by bookjunkie

Not all of Singapore is swanky and pristine. There’s also gritty, grimy and authentic in every way. One of the oldest estates is Toa Payoh which is right in the middle of the island. This is one area in Toa … Continue reading →

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The Shaytard Family Made Even More Famous by James Blunt

Posted on November 3, 2010 by bookjunkie

I never imagined that I would one day be a fan of a self proclaimed, obnoxious, 30 year old mormon dad who lives in Idaho and who posts videos of his four kids (all under 7), wife, sister, mother and … Continue reading →

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