Tea Of The Day – Dandelion Roots & Flowers

Today’s TOTD — dandelion roots, red dates, chamomile, chrysanthemum and jasmine flowers, with the  jasmine picked fresh from our garden. 🌼🌿 A few of the ingredients also come with their own little wellness perks: 🌱 Dandelion root — traditionally used to support digestion and liver health, and as a gentle source of antioxidants. 🌼 Chamomile…

Why Retro Clothes Feel Like Wearing a Piece of the Past

Some people love retro 70s t shirts that remind them of their good old days. These t shirts bring back memories of their happier and younger days. Perhaps they wore them as teenagers to parties, dating and camping.  These t shirts exude a cool retro vibe with nostalgic elements from past decades.  Vintage tees may…

I Ran Over My Parcel

 I ordered a sofa-cum-storage box from Lazada last week, and yesterday the parcel finally arrived. The delivery guy apparently just dumped the parcel on the floor of our porch. I wasn’t home at the time because I was out with my parents. After picking my mum up from the physiotherapy centre, we went for lunch…

Why Some People Prefer Weird Over Pretty

There is something fascinating about unconventional clothes like weird shirts and weird dresses. Most people will choose clothes that are pretty, such as those with elegant designs and patterns, but some are naturally attracted to clothes featuring skeletons, skulls, ghouls, scary creatures and images that looks creepy.  But this does not necessarily mean that these…

Want to Be Smarter and More Successful? Grab a Book and Read!

Reading is a simple yet incredibly rewarding hobby anyone can have.  Reading empowers us as it allows us to inherit knowledge, ideas and experiences. Every book that you read teaches us something new, whether it is a novel, history, biography or magazine. For book lovers, wearing library shirts is a fun way for them to…

A Whole Lot of Pandan Leaves

Our neighbour has an entire garden filled with pandan plants, growing right on the ground. The pandan leaves are almost like wild weeds — so green, thick and incredibly luscious!   So whenever Dad needs pandan leaves for baking or cooking and our garden doesn’t have enough, he often asks our neighbour for some. A…

Why Cycling Is a Healthy and Rewarding Hobby

Cycling is a hobby that can be enjoyed at almost any age and best of all, it offers a wide range of health benefits. From improved stamina to better cardiovascular fitness, stronger muscles and leg strength to better mental health.  You’ll also lose weight and maintain a healthy weight while being physically fitter.  Wearing the…

Why Japanese Style Clothing Has Become So Popular Around the World

Japanese style clothing is the go-to choice if you are someone who prioritizes comfort and character in fashion with a touch of Japanese elements.  Japanese-inspired fashion can be described as comfortable, colourful or minimalist designs, and one can see playful and quirky details that are eye-catching. You will see baggy t shirts and collared shirts…

Why Do Some Christians Like Wearing Faith-Inspired Clothing?

How do you express your faith in God besides attending Sunday mass? You can read his words through the bible, attend cell group meetings and wear Christian clothing that reflects your love for God.  You can integrate your faith and beliefs into your daily life through clothing and accessories, and simply being a good person,…

Why Nurses Love Showing Their Profession with Pride

Nursing is not for everyone. It’s a tough job and one that is built around caring for others during their vulnerable moments. It’s a noble job and deserves admiration.  Some nurses enjoy wearing nurse shirts even when they are off duty. Nurse-related clothing is a simple way of displaying pride in what they do. Often,…

Have you tried Dutch Lady x Tealive’s new packet milk?

The other day, I spotted two new products in the chiller at 99 Speedmart — Dutch Lady x Tealive Signature Matcha and Dutch Lady x Tealive Signature Milk Tea. I picked up the Matcha flavour to try. It’s RM2.60 for a 250ml pack with a cap. My verdict? The matcha notes are nicely balanced with…

Why Are Some People Drawn to the Dark Side of Life?

I have friends who are naturally fascinated by things that ‘regular people’ find frightening, creepy, or disturbing.  While I and other friends avoided horror movies, ghost stories and morbid news, these brave-hearted friends eagerly watch documentaries about unexplained and horrific deaths or collect clothing inspired by the darker side of life.  These people have a…

6 August 2026 – Dinner

Today, Dad surprised us by announcing that he wasn’t cooking dinner. Instead, we were going out to eat! 😄 Mum and I couldn’t have been happier because we really don’t want him cooking every single day. At 83, it’s tiring to be preparing meals almost daily, and he deserves a well-earned break too. And this…

53 & 80 – Fun Things We Do Together

Another group strength training class at the gym for Mum and me today! 💪😊 I’m the youngest in the class because it’s specially designed for seniors aged 60 and above. Luckily, I’m allowed to join whenever there’s an available slot. Every class at the gym—morning or evening—is always packed to the brim.  Today’s class was…