Can you believe that Y2K fashion is still around in 2026? That’s a full 26 years after the turn of 2000. Fashion trend changes rapidly, yet some styles have a way of returning stronger than ever, such as the baby tees. These fitted, cropped tees were in the wardrobe of almost every girl in the…
I used to think that a gym membership is an unnecessary monthly expense but after signing up for one with my 80-year old mum a few months ago, we have now come to see it as one of the best investments we have made. Regular cardio and strength training help improve strength, promote stronger muscles,…
My Tea Of The Day is a beautiful blend of chrysanthemum buds, osmanthus flowers, blue pea flowers from our garden, red dates, and goji berries, all gently simmered in my new glass kettle. Dried flowers, herbs, red dates, and goji berries taste so much better when they’re briefly boiled rather than simply steeped in hot…
My breakfast today is mum’s microwaved low-carb cake, 2 half-boiled eggs, half an avocado, a handful of walnuts, groundnuts and almonds, plus some pressure-cooked chickpeas. It’s a wholesome low-carb, high-protein and high-fiber meal that keeps me full without snacking in between meals 💪 Mum’s low-carb mug cakes are my favorite. She makes it with coconut…
I was diagnosed with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) in 2001 when I was 28 years old. What prompted me to see a gynaecologist was how suddenly everything changed. My weight shot up from 42kg to 47kg in just one month, I started getting acne on my chin, and my periods came only a few times…
This evening, Mum and I attended our very first 6.30pm Zumba fitness class at the gym, led by our group strength fitness coach @ IFC Gym Ipoh. The moment the class started, my first thought was, “WOW… I can’t keep up!” 🤣 The music was fast, the choreography was even faster, and since I was…
Our lunch is usually chap fan, while Dad takes care of cooking dinner. Depending on the day, we’ll either tapau our lunch home or eat at the shop. Today’s lunch from Resipi Chong, Ipoh Garden came to just RM23.90 for the three of us. That’s pretty good value! We only dine in when it’s Resipi…
Exactly a year ago, I had to make one of the biggest decisions of my life. It wasn’t an easy decision because there were so many factors to consider, and every choice carried consequences. I knew that whatever I decided could change my life—for better or for worse. Thankfully, God placed a very special person…
Getting back into our routine after a short break felt so good today. Mum and I finally returned to our Seniors’ Strength Training class after almost two weeks away. We had visitors, and Mum wasn’t feeling well, so we had to press the pause button for a while. It felt wonderful to be back, moving…
As many of you know, I’m a tea lover and I enjoy experimenting with different tea concoctions. ☕🌿 Today’s TOTD is green tea infused with fresh jasmine flowers, hand-picked from my garden this morning. I absolutely love this combination. It has the refreshing, delicate taste of green tea, beautifully complemented by the sweet, dewy fragrance…
My eldest daughter came to Ipoh and stayed with us for two nights. We had so much to catch up on, talking about everything under the sun. We enjoyed three meals a day together, laughed until our cheeks hurt, and cherished every precious moment we had together. I only wished my two younger girls could…
Yesterday was a very eventful day for my parents and me. The day started as usual, with Mum and me attending our personal training session at the gym. It was our 20th and final session. I thoroughly enjoyed every workout, although “enjoy” doesn’t mean it was easy! Every session was physically demanding and often painful,…
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