Not too long ago, I wrote about my mini drama involving a car park chip coin at my neighborhood supermarket which I always frequent. The dang small and slippery coin slipped out from my hand into a tiny gap between my car handbrake and my seat and I spent 15 minutes frantically trying to retrieve…
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is protective clothing ranging from helmets to goggles, surgical face masks, face shields, N95 respirators to hazmat suits and much more. PPE is designed to protect the wearer’s body from injury or infection. In times of pandemic, PPE is the first line of defense against deadly viruses for healthcare professionals. With the…
After several months of coaxing Maria, our part-time helper of 9 years to get vaccinated, she finally relented and registered herself. Two weeks ago, her friend helped her to download the MySejahtera app onto her phone. Today Maria received her first dose of Pfizer and her second dose will be on 9th August. I’ve also…
I used to eat raw veggie salads and microgreens quite a bit. The leafy greens and vegetables are a good source of natural fiber and contain beneficial plant chemicals which help to reduce bad cholesterol, control blood sugar and fight diseases. I only buy organic or pesticide-free veggies, especially if they are to be eaten…
Shopping for stationery items for the kids during the lockdown be like this: Yesterday I went to Mr DIY after being hounded by Cass and Sherilyn for days. Sherilyn who’s sitting for her mid-term exam (online) needed pens and Cass broke her mechanical pencil. Her ear phones also conked out and she needed a new…
Which girl doesn’t like wearing shoes with high heels? They’re elegant, sexy, stylish and make you appear a few inches taller and slimmer. When wearing high heels, you are much more aware of your gait and may find that you tend to move with more grace, elegance and confidence. However, there’s always a downside to…
As Covid-19 continues to spread and mutate in most parts of the world, a small medical device called a pulse oximeter has started to fly off the shelves, making it an essential medical device in a Covid-era home. With our country’s hospitals on the verge of paralysis caused by a surge of Covid cases and…
Covid-19 has changed the way most of us purchase our necessities. In a short 1.5 years ever since the start of the pandemic, many of us have now switched to online shopping as many physical retail outlets all over the world are closed due to lockdown measures. Ever since the authorities imposed a movement control…
As our loved ones get old, there are essential needs and extra care that we cannot fully provide. This is because most of them are subjected to diseases associated with aging and lack enough energy to handle things by themselves. Most people find taking their loved ones to the assisted living communities negatively, which may…
While we all love a good chat and a cup of tea, it can get tiring doing the same thing every time you visit senior relatives. So, what else can you do? In today’s post, we’re going to highlight a number of activities to do with elderly parents and other seniors. If your older relatives…
This morning I woke up to a pleasant surprise. My MySejahtera app has been updated with the date of my 2nd dose appointment for the AstraZeneca vaccine. The interval between my first and second dose is 33 days, which is a tad long as compared to Pfizer recipients (my parents in Ipoh are one of…
I’m going nuts as the full lockdown continues with the number of Covid cases showing no sign of abatement and I’m also snacking on a lot on nuts to get enough calories to slog around the house. With 5 ladies in the house 24/7, the floor is perpetually dusty with hair, dust (construction just next…
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