Crispy Chicken Sandwich With Homemade Japanese Tartar Sauce

Chef S made crispy chicken sandwich with homemade Japanese tartar sauce for dinner yesterday. This is both a time-consuming and messy dinner to prep as it involves deep-frying the chicken breast (coated with panko crumbs) and making the Japanese tartar sauce. Chef S started prepping the chicken a day earlier by brining the chicken breast….

4 Ways to Offer Support to a Loved One with Cancer

By 2040, the number of new cancer cases per year is expected to rise to 29.5 million. For many of these patients, part of surviving this terrible disease is having the support of their loved ones. If someone in your life was recently diagnosed with cancer, here are four ways you can support them. 1. Understand what they’ll…

18 November 2021 ~ Updates on Haru’s Spay Surgery

Today is Haru’s 16th day post spay surgery. After an infection of the wound with another round of oral antibiotics and anti-inflammation medicine, the wound now looks much better. What really worked was us making sure that Haru didn’t tear off her post-op suit and plaster to lick the wound. The girls and I watched…

How To Find Meaning in Your Life

If you feel that your life does not hold as much meaning as it once did, you are not alone. Many people experience these feelings of listlessness and disinterest at different times in their lives. Fortunately, this state of mind does not have to be permanent, or even long-lasting. Here are some ways to rekindle…

Tactical Clothes For Hiking

I love outdoor recreational activities. One of my favourite outdoor activities is hiking. There’s always something to look forward to whenever you hike – whether it’s a waterfall at the end of the jungle trail or to the peak where you’ll be treated to some of the most spectacular sceneries.  The sounds of the waterfall…

Wednesday, 17 November 2021

Today hubs and I had lunch at Red Kettle, our favorite cafe nestled in our lovely neighborhood. It’s the first time in years since we last had a meal there, just the two of us. I can’t even remember how many years we’ve not dined in there. The food quality hasn’t changed and still as…

The Art of Massage: How it Can Benefit Your Life

Massage therapy was originally practiced in India thousands of years ago, but it has since made its way around the world. Although many people may associate this type of treatment with luxury hotels and individuals with too much money, the art of massage can provide many benefits. Massage therapy is good for the mind, body,…

Haru’s Post Spay Surgery – Day 9

Haru’s wound is infected. There’s brownish blood seeping out since 2 days ago. Last night we put a plaster back on her wound and dressed her up in the post op suit but when I woke up this morning, she had removed everything again! Today Cass and I made a quick dash to the vet…

5 NOV 2021 ~ HARU’S POST SPAY SURGERY – DAY 3

Haru’s appetite is getting better each day. But I’m going easy on feeding her too much, lest she throws up. She really loves the wet kitten food from Royal Canin. Though double the price of her usual wet food, it’s worth the price. I gave her half a sachet in the morning, a quarter in…

Maxi Dresses For The Holiday Season

Let’s talk about cheap maxi dresses since the holiday season is forthcoming. Many of you are already planning the long overdue beach holiday and face-to-face gathering with friends and loved ones. Such happy events are already in the cards for most of you and happy occasions call for dressing up in your best for some…

4 Nov 2021 ~ Haru’s Post Spay Surgery – Day 2

Yesterday was depressing. Haru was listless and had not much appetite. There were times that she lay so still in the cage that we thought she had died. We had to call out Haru’s name several times and stroke her to see if she was just asleep or passed out. We were all very worried…

Waist Training For A Smaller Waist

Everyone knows who Kim Kardashian is – the billionaire with the signature cinched-in waist. Thanks to Kim, the world is aware of what waist trainers are and the signature “snatched-waist” they promise to deliver. Kim Kardashian even has her own shapewear line. Waist training is not something new in the market. They are basically similar…

2 November 2021 ¬ Haru’s Spay Surgery

Sherilyn and Cass insisted on following me to to the vet’s, though Cass only had half an hour of break before her next online class. We dropped off Haru at around 12.15 pm and by 2 pm, the vet’s daughter called me to inform me that Haru’s ready to be picked up from the clinic….

How To Increase Your Exercise Levels

Are you looking to increase the amount of exercise that you do each week? Whether you are looking to start exercising properly, starting a new regime, or simply looking to up your game, you are sure to be excited but also daunted by the idea of exercising more. Exercise will bring a range of benefits…

Tuesday, 2 Nov 2021 ~ Haru’s Spay Day

Today is the day that I’ve been dreading since we brought Haru home when she was just a 7-week old baby kitten. We are so not looking forward to it, yet we know that spaying Haru will be better for her and for us. I got up at 4.30 am today to feed Haru her…