The six months before I moved back home from KL…my panic and anxiety attacks were at their worst. Some nights, I would wake up gasping for air.Even in the daytime, my heart just wouldn’t rest —constant fear… constant palpitations. I was exhausted.And honestly… I was scared.I kept thinking, I can’t go on living like this….
I’ve lived with anxiety and panic attacks for decades. It started when I was working in corporate. The pressure, the deadlines, the constant stress… it slowly built up inside me. Later, I left to become a work-from-home mum. For a while, things felt lighter. The anxiety eased. But life has a way of bringing new…
This braised whole winter melon is more than just a dish in our home — it’s a family tradition. My 83-year-old dad is cooking a recipe that was passed down from my late maternal grandmother over 50 years ago. We grew up eating this comforting, old-school Chinese home dish, and every time it’s on the…
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…
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…
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…
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