FollowLife 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…
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A Little Life Update: My Three Girls, My Constant Prayers
It’s been a while since I last shared an update about my three daughters, and so much has happened in their lives — the kind of moments that quietly remind me how fast time flies and how deeply a mother’s heart stretches, no matter the distance. In just ten days, my eldest, Alycia, will be…
Baking Bread with a Breadmaker – Healthy Multiseeded Almond Bread
Baking bread with a breadmaker has been part of our home for decades. Today’s loaf is a healthy multiseeded almond bread — low carb, high protein, and full of texture. Here’s the recipe:1 cup water + 2 Tbs apple cider vinegar1 cup high protein flour1 cup wholemeal flour1 cup almond flour1 cup mixed seeds (walnut,…
Learning to Create, One Imperfect Video at a Time
For a newbie in creating videos, I have a small confession to make:I cringe at my own videos. I am a perfectionist by nature. I appreciate aesthetics. Clean lines. Good lighting. Beautiful compositions. Naturally, I admire the well-produced videos we see every day on TikTok and YouTube — the kind that are clear, bright, polished,…
My 79-Year-Old Mum Bakes Castella Mocha Cake for Me
My 79-year-old mum baked a Castella mocha cake just because I told her I was craving something soft, spongy and not cloy. No fancy equipment, no rush — just gentle hands, patience, and love. I filmed the process and shared it on YouTube. If you love grandma-style baking, simple living, and food made from the…
Our First Day of 2026
Starting 2026 the best way I know how — with my mum. Breakfast at the coffee shop, a DIY cupboard she ordered online and proudly assembled on her own, and her looking for a cake recipe just because I was craving cake. Love looks like this. She’s a supermum 💕 Check out my video here: https://youtube.com/shorts/_mMQeaR6190?feature=share…
A Quiet Goodbye to 2025: Finding Peace in Ipoh
On the last day of 2025, my new life in my hometown of Ipoh felt noticeably different from how it would have been if I were still living in Kuala Lumpur. There was no rush, no countdown plans, no packed schedule. Instead, the day unfolded quietly, anchored in simple routines and shared moments with my…
2025: A Year in Review
As 2025 draws to a close, I find myself sitting quietly, looking back at a year that felt like a full lifetime packed into twelve months. It was a year of milestones, tests of faith, emotional turbulence, and hard-won peace. A year that stretched me in ways I never expected — and yet, by God’s…
2025 Christmas Eve Dinner At Hakka Yin Signature Restaurant, Ipoh
2025 Christmas Eve dinner was held at Hakka Yin Signature, Ipoh. Just my parents, younger brother and I. Hakka Yin Signature is our family’s go-to restaurant for authentic Hakka cuisine. Being Hakka ourselves, we truly appreciate the flavours here — especially the abacus yam seeds, which are fragrant, well-seasoned, and you can really taste the…
Health Freak Mommy Facebook Page
As promised, I’m really happy to finally invite you over to my Facebook page 😊 This blog has always been a place where I share my thoughts, stories, and little moments of life, and I’m so grateful you’re here reading along. To make things more personal and interactive, I’ve also created a Facebook page where…
Rebuilding Life At 52+: My Move Back Home
I’ve been sitting with this decision for a long time, and today I’m finally ready to share it with you. I have decided to leave Kuala Lumpur — the place where I built my family, raised my 3 daughters, and spent over 3 decades defining years of my life — and return to my hometown,…
Building Lasting Wellness Habits for Sustainable Recovery
Table of Contents Embarking on the journey toward recovery is a remarkable achievement—one that involves more than simply overcoming challenges or breaking free from unhealthy patterns. A central piece of sustainable recovery is cultivating habits that promote overall wellness. By implementing a holistic approach and drawing on community resources, such as Foundations, people in recovery…
Dongzhi in Ipoh: Where I Wish Time Would Stand Still
Today marks my 11th day back in Ipoh, and honestly, I wish I could stay here forever. There’s something deeply comforting about being home with my parents — the familiar rhythms, the unspoken understanding, and the quiet joy of simply being. Life here feels slower, softer, and more intentional. I wake up without rush, eat…
Choosing Simple Joys in Ipoh
Today was one of those quietly meaningful days — ordinary on the surface, but deeply grounding. I accompanied my parents to the bank to settle some Safe Deposit Box matters. No rush, no stress, just the three of us moving through errands at a gentle pace. After banking, we stopped by a furniture shop, browsing…
Four Days of Bliss: Coming Home to Be a Daughter Again
The past four days in Ipoh, staying with my parents, have been nothing short of bliss. The kind of bliss that makes you quietly wish time would slow down… or better yet, stop altogether. Part of me really wants to stay here forever and just be pampered by my parents. And who knows — maybe…
Smooth Shots On A Smart Budget: How To Save Money When Shopping With Hohem
Creators who film on the move quickly learn that raw talent is not always enough. Shaky footage, awkward framing and clumsy pans can ruin an otherwise great idea. That is where Hohem steps in, with gimbals and stabilisation tools built for phones, action cameras and compact rigs. The gear helps vlogs, travel clips, product demos…