FollowThis braised whole winter melon is more than just a dish in our home — it’s a family tradition. My 83-year-old dad is cooking a recipe that was passed down from my late maternal grandmother over 50 years ago. We grew up eating this comforting, old-school Chinese home dish, and every time it’s on the…
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When Editing Videos Is Easy… But Choosing Music Feels Like Taking an Exam
Lately, I’ve been spending a lot of my time editing videos. What started as a simple hobby somehow turned into me sitting in front of my laptop for hours, trimming clips, adjusting colors, adding subtitles, and obsessing over tiny details nobody else probably notices. The funny thing is — editing itself isn’t the hard part…
Nana Vietnam Kitchen at Festival Walk, Jalan Medan Ipoh
Yesterday my parents and I tried Nana Vietnam Kitchen at Festival Walk, Jalan Medan Ipoh, and it turned out to be such a satisfying dinner. Opened by a lovely couple (with the lady boss from Vietnam), this cosy little spot serves authentic Vietnamese street food favourites like banh mi, beef pho, Gỏi cuốn (fresh spring…
Dressing a Little Weird (On Purpose)
There’s this woman at my neighborhood who is really audacious, unapologetic and an attention seeker. She would go shopping for groceries at the supermarket at the neighborhood regularly and each time she’s at the supermarket, someone gets scolded by her. Once it was the florist, another time it was the supermarket supervisor, and then the…
The Unofficial Dress Code of Bookworms
There’s a funny thing about being passionate in something. I am a cat lover and my wardrobe slowly started revolving around cats. I have socks and clothes with prints of cats on them. My daughter who was and still is a book lover also had her wardrobe filled with clothes revolving around books when she…
WiFi Keeps Disconnecting Upstairs? Mesh Router Fixed It! RM400 Easy Setup
Ever since I moved back to Ipoh, the WiFi in my upstairs room has been driving me crazy. The connection kept breaking up throughout the day — lagging during work, disconnecting randomly, and making even simple tasks frustrating. If you’ve ever had “one bar WiFi” upstairs, you’ll know the pain. After some research, I realized…
Cheapest Business Class to the UK: How to Fly Premium for Less (Without Getting Burned)
Business class to the UK can feel like the ultimate travel cheat code: you arrive rested, you skip the worst airport chaos, and you start your trip in a better mood. The problem is the price tag—especially on popular routes into London, Manchester, or Edinburgh, where airlines know demand stays strong year-round. The good news…
Clothes That Don’t Take Life Too Seriously
Some people have a wardrobe full of pinks (like myself) and some full of neutrals. But a dozen beige tops and pants later, they realized that they looked like a sad latte. And then they venture into something more bold, sarcastic, colorful, and at times embarrassing in public. If you’re this person with a growing…
Reunited And It Feels So Good
POV: Your daughters haven’t seen their cat for 1.5 months… and now it’s a full-on tug of war, each cuddling her like she’s a squeaky plushie they refuse to share. Poor Haru got pulled and squeezed like a toy by two very obsessed sisters in KL recently. 😂🐱 Till they meet again in Ipoh, in…
Where Comfort Meets Japanese Streetwear
Have you ever felt like getting dressed felt like a personality test? Browsing through your wardrobe, you asked yourself whether wearing this top will help you to be more productive or whether an oversized tee would make you look like a goblin. I’ve gone through this and sometimes, I felt like I have nothing nice…
Everyday Outfits with a Quiet Message of Faith
People with a strong faith in their religion live in obedience with their God’s teachings through prayers, reading the scripture, and simply be kind to everyone, just like how God wants us to be. Choosing clothes that reflect your faith is a simple way to silently testify to your belief. Christian t shirts are a…
Alycia’s Graduation
Some days in life you simply cannot afford to be late. Alycia’s convocation day was one of them. On Wednesday, my parents and I travelled to KL together, hearts full of excitement and just a little nervousness. The convocation for the Faculty of Arts at Sunway University was held at Sunway Lagoon the next morning,…
From Toddlers to Teens: How Virtual Speech Therapy Adapts Across Different Ages
Communication needs evolve dramatically as children grow from babbling toddlers to articulate teenagers navigating complex social landscapes. What works for a three-year-old learning first words bears little resemblance to strategies that help a thirteen-year-old master persuasive speaking or manage stuttering in high-pressure situations. Speech therapy online has revolutionized how clinicians deliver age-appropriate interventions, adapting techniques,…
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Why Ipoh Is a Food Lover’s Dream for Affordable Living
The cost of living and food prices in Ipoh are noticeably lower than in Kuala Lumpur. If you shop for food and fresh produce in places like Kg Simee and Bercham—both well-known new villages—the prices are even more affordable. My dad loves doing his marketing at the Kg Simee wet market, a place our family…
When Time Paused in My Old Neighbourhood
Life in Ipoh moves slowly for me — softly, almost quietly. Most days are spent with my parents and my soul cat, in a rhythm that feels calm but often solitary. I don’t have many friends here anymore. Most of my close friends from high school have long scattered to other parts of Malaysia and…