FollowThere’s a special kind of joy that comes from slipping behind the wheel of your own car after being without it for a while. Today, that joy is mine. After a long and inconvenient week, my car is finally back from the mechanic’s shop. Its body is covered in a fine layer of dust, a…
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Life’s Seasons: A Week in Our Family’s Journey
Life is a lot like the seasons, always changing. One moment it’s a whirlwind of activity, and the next, a quiet period of rest and reflection. That’s exactly what this past week has felt like in our home—a mix of highs, a bit of stress, and the steady rhythm of family life. Sherilyn is finally…
A Simple Meal, A Moment of Self-Love
Today, I did something I haven’t done in a long time: I had brunch by myself. For a mother who craves quiet time, a meal alone is a rare luxury. With a heavy heart and a head full of worries, I sought refuge at Wong Zhi Kopi, our family’s favorite air-conditioned kopitiam, before tackling my…
Why I’ll Keep Working – Even In My 60s
I’ve been a stay-at-home mum with a freelance writing job since 2007. That’s 18 years of juggling motherhood, house chores, and deadlines—a life that’s fulfilling, yet stressful. For 10 years, I also ran an online store that sold women’s and children’s clothes. Managing three young daughters and writing for a living with a side business…
Labour Day or Just Another Crazy Busy Day?
While most people were enjoying a relaxing break today, my Labour Day felt anything but restful. Despite it being a public holiday, I was buried under some article submissions for my overseas client. On top of that, I had to take my mother-in-law to the pharmacy to get her medication — something I couldn’t put…
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…
Midweek Public Holiday: A Non-Stop Day for Me
Today is Nuzul Quran, a midweek public holiday, but for me, there’s really no difference. My daily routine remains unchanged—I’m still up at 5:30 AM, starting the day with house chores. The first task? Feeding Haru, my beloved kitty, her breakfast of fish and chicken, and cleaning her litter. Even on a public holiday, there’s…
The Butter Monster Chronicles
There’s a certain someone in the house who loves butter with an unmatched passion. This isn’t just a casual fondness—it’s a full-blown obsession. Bread, crackers, cakes, pancakes —everything gets a generous slathering. My advice to go easy on the butter? Ignored. My attempts to ration and hide it? Futile. And my expensive stash of Danish…
Finding Solitude in a Busy Life
I’ve come to realize that I’m a bit different — I genuinely love being alone. It might sound strange, but maybe that’s just a byproduct of years of noise, busyness, and constant activity since becoming a parent. Life with kids has been an incredible journey, yet as it gets more hectic by the day, I…
Adjusting To Life Without Maria, My Part-Time Helper
It’s been almost a month since Maria, my part-time helper of nearly 13 years, hasn’t come to work. She’s struggling with bad morning sickness, leaving her unable to continue as a domestic helper for now. While I could search for a new part-time helper, the thought of training someone else feels too exhausting. After all…
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…
The Throes of Motherhood: University Fees Nightmares
Tonight is one of those dreaded nights that I have to face not just three times a year, but now six times a year. It’s the time of the year to pay university fees, and this time, it’s for both Alycia and Sherilyn. Alycia is entering her Final Year, First Semester, while Sherilyn is just…
Cooking With Tennis Elbow
Tennis Elbow
A week after I came back from Bangkok, I was down with sore throat and a cold. And in the middle of battling the flu, I had a very painful elbow, with pain concentrated on the elbow bone, making it painful to lift my right hand and do chores, especially mopping and lifting heavy things.…
How to Make Time for Hobbies When You Have a Baby
The arrival of a new baby brings joy along with sleepless nights, endless feeding, nappy changes, and general chaos. While your little one becomes the focus of your world, it’s important not to completely neglect your hobbies and interests. Carving out small pockets of personal time will make you a happier, more relaxed parent. Follow…
27 Dec 2020 ~ Donation To Stepping Stones Living Centre by The Girls
When Sherilyn won RM500 in cash as 3rd prize in an online talent competition organized by an international school in May this year, the principal of the school asked her via Zoom how she’d like to spend the money. Sherilyn told him that she would use part of the winning to donate to a charitable…