FollowWe kicked off December with a double celebration that felt extra meaningful this year. With my MIL’s 80th birthday coming up on 9 December, all five of her children and their families flew back from overseas for the celebration. It’s the first time ever — in all these years — that the entire family is…
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Alycia Takes on Busan: One Last Adventure Before Corporate Life Begins
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…
A Sweet Victory: Alycia’s First Class Achievement
After a string of misfortunes that weighed heavily on my heart, today finally brought a ray of sunshine. It was a simple yet powerful moment — this afternoon, Alycia suddenly shouted from her room, “Mummy, I got first class!” Those words were the sweetest music to my ears. Achieving First Class Honours means she has…
Alycia’s Final Semester Project
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of spending some quality time with my eldest daughter, Alycia, at Sunway Pyramid. The occasion was her final semester’s project exhibition for Sunway University’s Faculty of Arts and Communication. Her work, along with that of her classmates, was on public display, and I was so proud to be there to…
Home, Sweet Home, Then Off Again
After five long days in Singapore for the 27th Asia Pacific Dance Competition, Sherilyn finally returned home last night. The first thing she did was grab our cat, Haru, and collapse on the couch, where she promptly fell asleep. The hours of intense practice and the adrenaline of the competition—which her team won, bagging FIRST…
From Sabah to Saigon – Alycia’s Whirlwind Adventure Continues in Ho Chi Minh City
Alycia the Globetrotter – Working Hard, Living Fully Before Graduation
Our girl Alycia has truly embraced a whirlwind season of adventure, learning, and growth. Just last week, she returned from Penang, and two days ago she flew off to Sarawak. Even now, as I’m writing this, she’s mid-flight to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. What a life! This isn’t just leisurely travel — she’s been diligently working…
From Classrooms to Cameras: Alycia’s Final Semester Adventure Begins with a Bang!
Alycia is now in her final semester of university — finally, after almost four long years of hard work, countless assignments, and many sleepless nights. But instead of slowing down, she’s busier than ever, juggling classes, competitions, and now a freelance/part-time job with Astro! She recently joined Astro Xiao Tai Yang (XTY), Astro’s popular children’s…
Back to Packing Lunch Boxes—But Not for a Child!
Ever since Alycia started her internship in February, she has developed a habit that was once unthinkable—eating breakfast! She has never been a breakfast person, often claiming she just doesn’t have the appetite for food early in the morning. But now that she has long office hours ahead of her, she has realized the importance…
Alycia’s Thoughtful Gift from Her First Internship Paycheck
Yesterday, being a Sunday, Alycia went to the Mitsui Outlet Park at KLIA with her friend, who wanted to score some discounted branded sneakers. Seeing the opportunity, I asked Alycia to help me hunt for stylish sneakers that I could pair with dresses. Unfortunately, despite the great discounts, none of the designs caught my eye.…
From Ultraman to Adulthood
Yesterday, while scrolling through my Google Photos, a picture from 16 years ago popped up. It was a photo of Alycia when she was just five years old. Looking at the picture brought back a flood of emotions. There she was, a cute and pretty little girl with dimples, full of life and joy. Back…
Blooming Friendship
Alycia’s bestie, CY, recently came back from Korea for the Chinese New Year holidays. CY is one of Alycia’s closest high school friends, and their bond remains strong even after all these years. Adding to the excitement, another friend of Alycia’s returned from New Zealand for the festivities, and the trio has been making the…
Alycia’s Simple Yet Special 21st Birthday Celebration
Last Thursday, on December 5, 2024, we celebrated a significant milestone—Alycia’s 21st birthday! It was a simple yet meaningful day, filled with good food, heartfelt moments, and gratitude for how far she has come. To kick off Alycia’s special day, we headed to The Gardens Mall for a beef hotpot buffet lunch at Wagyu More.…
Why I Haven’t Let Alycia Wash a Dish in 5 Months
Since June this year, a simple daily chore like washing dishes has become a hands-off task for my Alycia. 6th June was the day her left ring finger was severely injured after a glass container shattered when it slipped from her hand when she was washing it and required immediate surgery. What started as a…
Alycia’s Recovery: The Final Doctor’s Visit… Or Is It?
After four months of treatments, surgeries, and follow-ups, Alycia finally received some good news—her appointment with Dr. Low, the hand and microsurgery doctor, two Fridays ago was her last. It’s a huge relief to know that her recovery is going well enough that she no longer needs to see the doctor. However, yesterday, Alycia noticed…
Welcoming October 2024
Welcome October 2024!! As we step into the last quarter of 2024, I’m reflecting on how fast the year has flown by and how busy life has become for everyone in the family. My three daughters are all moving full steam ahead with their studies, hobbies, and personal goals, each on a unique journey. Here’s…