If you’re a dry-witted pop culture geek with a penchant towards the mysterious side, nothing shows your individuality better than fun geek wear. Your wardrobe is likely filled with a collection of dark humor shirts and fashion accessories. Discussing TV shows, horror movies, computer games, and books related to occult and gallows humor is a…
My second daughter likes wearing plus-size t-shirts with baggy pants or cargo pants, though she is slim. She says they’re comfy, allows ease of movement, stylish, and perfect for her street dancing class. More than just comfort, oversized clothes are evergreen and still trending. Worn by regular people on the streets to celebrities and influencers,…
While scrolling through my Google Photos recently, a set of pictures stopped me in my tracks—Alycia and Sherilyn at KLIA, dated 3 December 2017. It has been almost eight years, yet that day remains so vivid in my heart. Alycia was only 14 and Sherilyn, 12. They were all smiles, bags in hand, ready to…
The Y2K style made a bold comeback a few years ago, showing the world that fashion can be recycled to another era. The Y2K style is surprisingly still fresh, charming, nostalgic and cool. From baby tees to pleated skirts, mini skirts, bucket hats, velour tracksuits and butterfly clips, the yesteryears of Y2K fashion have been…
It’s the time of the year again when the school term is ending soon. Some children may not see their favourite teachers again in the new school term. And some children, like my youngest daughter, will leave school for good to begin another chapter of their lives. Almost every student has their favourite teacher, and…
We all know that exercise is good for us, from boosting our mood to staying fit and trim. There are more health benefits than just feeling good after a good workout. By exercising consistently and adopting an active lifestyle, you will begin to feel and notice positive changes in your life. 1. Exercise helps with…
Two days ago, Alycia boarded yet another plane—this time heading to Busan, South Korea—with six of her university mates. While many young graduates rest before stepping into the working world, my globetrotting eldest daughter decided that adventure was the best way to mark the end of student life. Their journey wasn’t a straight one. The…
It’s the time of the year again when Christmas is less than two months away, the school term is ending soon, and the Year-End holiday begins. This is when people start shopping for gifts. If you like buying meaningful presents that stand out, personalized or customized gifts are the perfect gifts to consider. They are…
Last week marked a special milestone—Cass officially completed her final day of high school. After years of hard work, exams, stress, and late-night studying, she wanted to celebrate this moment with something simple yet meaningful: lunch with me at her favourite restaurant, La Juiceria. It really wasn’t easy for her to study in a very…
I really can’t believe my luck these days. Just when I thought things couldn’t get any worse, the universe decided to prove me wrong — again. This morning, while I was out to fetch my MIL from the restaurant, my car accidentally grazed the license plate of a huge pick-up truck. Yup, a pick-up truck…
Finding meaningful activities for people with dementia can be both rewarding and challenging. Engaging activities not only provide enjoyment but also help maintain cognitive function, improve mood, and foster social connections. Tailoring activities to an individual’s abilities and interests is key, as it encourages participation and reduces feelings of frustration or confusion. Creative Arts Artistic…
Lately, my mind has been working on full gear. It’s constantly flooded with thoughts — plans, projects, work, my daughters, and everything else that comes with being a 52-year-old mother, wife, daughter, daughter-in-law, and sister-in-law. It feels like my brain is juggling a hundred tabs open at once, and I just can’t find the “shut…
Whenever I listen to Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now by Starship, my mind instantly races back to the year 1987 — one of the best years of my life. I was in Form 2, carefree, full of dreams, and surrounded by wonderful friends. It was a time when the smallest things brought the biggest joy,…
A few days ago, Alycia’s best friend, WY, came over for a visit. WY majored in broadcasting in university — what perfect timing! I had been wanting to learn the basics of video editing in CapCut for my new project, and Alycia had mentioned earlier that WY was really good at it. This was my…
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