December is always my favourite month of the year. It starts with my eldest daughter’s birthday on 5th December, followed by the Winter Solstice festival (which is also my elder brother’s birthday), Christmas and finally the Year-End countdown celebration. It’s the perfect time for gatherings, lots of festive food, and lots of photos and videos. …
Today marks the beginning of the SPM written papers, and what a way to kick-start the exam season — with Bahasa Malaysia, the must-pass subject that decides the fate of the entire exam. No matter how many As you score in the other papers, BM (and Sejarah on Wednesday!) are the gatekeepers. No pressure, right?…
The holiday season is a magical time of year that fills the air with cheer, joy, love and the joyous spirit of giving. It is the perfect time to embrace a little wonder and whimsy when it comes to dressing up. As Christmas is soon approaching, you may be looking for new festive clothes such…
It’s less than a month to Christmas, and it’s about the right time to do your shopping now. Whether you love Ugly Christmas Knit Sweatershirts or Christmas geek t-shirts, it’s time to let your wardrobe shine as brightly as your Christmas tree lights. Pair these festive tops with warm leggings or jeans, and you’ll have…
As a woman now officially in the Fabulous Fifties Club, I have decided it’s time to plan my next decade properly — not with a Vision Board, but with a “Realistic Asian Woman Wish List.”Because let’s be honest, most of my goals revolve around peace, food, and not being stressed to death. So here’s what…
Cass walked through the door today, looking as calm and collected as any normal school day. Then she casually said, “I won something in April this year and I only found out today,” and pulled out a trophy from her bag. My heart stopped for a moment. She told me — in the most nonchalant,…
Reading is a fantastic hobby. It fills your life with new bits of knowledge and information. The more knowledge you have, the more well-equipped you’ll be at tackling any challenges you’ll ever face in life. You will find that your writing skills become better and your vocabulary expands, which will help you in communicating with…
After starting ABA therapy services in Cupertino or anywhere else, one of the most emotionally complex challenges parents face isn’t medical appointments or therapy schedules, it’s telling the people in their lives about their child’s autism diagnosis. Whether it’s grandparents, siblings, close friends, or extended family members, these conversations can feel daunting. You might worry…
If there is one child who continues to surprise me throughout life, it is my middle girl, Sherilyn. Today she is a university undergraduate in Architecture, sleep-deprived, rushing assignments, juggling dance gigs, dance classes and still manages to work part-time at the café (with wonderful bosses) whenever she has the time. But her journey to…
When Cass, my youngest daughter, went for a major urinary tract surgery over 16 years ago, an unfortunate complication happened, and she had to be operated on again a week later. We were stuck in the hospital in Penang for 3 weeks. Those 3 weeks were the longest and darkest days of my life. Cass,…
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…
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