Tag: singapore
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Chasing Chapters \\ When Breath Becomes Air (Paul Kalanithi) + the fears of a doctor-turned-patient + mortality
Dr Paul Kalinithi’s When Breath Becomes Air is a heart-wrenching memoir that I wish hadn’t been cut short by a cruel twist of fate called cancer. It’s a sobering reminder to cherish every moment with the people who matter, and to make the most of today.
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Chasing Chapters \\ The Midnight Library (Matt Haig) + mental health + self-acceptance
This month’s book review of The Midnight Library deals with heavy themes of mental illness, regret and self-acceptance. If you had the chance to undo your regrets, what would you do?
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Chasing Dreams \\ on life, regrets & the multiverse (5-year reprise)
When I first started the Chasing Dreams series on 6th April 2018, my first post was titled ‘on life & regrets’. It’s been exactly 5 years, and much has changed since then, so here’s an update on my life/dreams/goals. Come along for the ride!
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Chasing Chapters \\ Sputnik Sweetheart (Haruki Murakami) + manic pixie dream girls
In Murakami’s own words, Sputnik Sweetheart is a “story of abnormal things happening to normal people.” Between the mellow love triangle, characters struggling to find their own identity, and a wanderlust-inducing Greek vacation, I’d definitely recommend this quick read.
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Chasing Chapters \\ Kafka on the Shore (Haruki Murakami) + mystical realism
If you’re into a meandering, beautifully descriptive, John Green-esque storyline that toys with metaphysical concepts, leaves plot points deliberately unanswered, and occasionally frustrates, Haruki Murakami’s Kafka On The Shore is for you.
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merry crisis, happy new fears and my 2022 liberation notes
Dear 2022, thank you for yet another wild ride in this chapter that I’m so glad to call my life. Here’s to another year of happiness, love, growth and seeking discomfort!
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{Vietnam} hacking Hanoi in 5D5N + Ha Long Bay + Ninh Bình
3 cities in 5 days? Here’s how we explored Vietnam on a tight schedule, making plenty of island-hopping, cultural sightseeing, and gastronomic city-exploring memories along the way.
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Chasing Careers \\ “I want to quit Housemanship” + breaking the bond + other FAQs
I’ll be kicking off Chasing Careers, my newest series, with a post featuring some of your most frequently-asked questions about Housemanship and the bond. Still have more questions? Ask away!