Of my three daughters, I am closest to my youngest. Perhaps it is because of everything we have gone through together since the day she was born. Because of her health issues, I was fiercely protective of her. I breastfed her until she was over three years old, and much of my life revolved around…
Cass, my youngest daughter, wasn’t an early reader. She only started recognizing words at around age five. I still remember her teacher telling her to eat more eggs so her memory would improve and she could recognize words more easily. Perhaps she simply hadn’t found the right books yet. Everything changed when I introduced her…
When my second daughter, Sherilyn, was younger, she was full of energy—almost like there was a motor inside her that never switched off. She couldn’t sit still for long, her attention in class wandered easily, and she talked non-stop. Even when she was sitting or walking, her hands were always moving, touching, fidgeting. At that…
It was 6 December 2015 (10.5 yrs ago) — a day I will never forget. We were at KLIA, just two hours away from boarding our flight to Hong Kong. The girls were excited, especially Cass, who was only seven years old and looking forward to visiting Disneyland. Then, the moment we arrived at the…
Back when my girls were younger, especially during their pre-teen years, they were my most willing models. At that time, I was running an online store that sold everything from adult and children’s clothing to toys and all sorts of goodies — almost like a mini Shopee before Lazada and Shopee even existed! I managed…
Back when my three girls were in primary school, our dining table would be a complete mess during exam season—textbooks, past-year papers, my notes, their notes, stationery, calculators, snacks… everything piled together. It was a sure sign that exams were around the corner. I would sit with them and revise Bahasa Malaysia and English. Before…
Today my 83-year-old dad gave my mum and me quite a scare! 😅 Our neighbour and her family are away on holiday, and before leaving, she WhatsApped my mum to ask if we could help keep an eye on her parcels. Well… apparently she did quite a bit of online shopping before going away because…
Every morning, I add a tablespoon of ground flaxseed meal into my decaf coffee. The flaxseed does not change the taste of my coffee and it has a subtle nutty flavor, which is very pleasant. Flaxseeds may be tiny, but they are packed with goodness. They are rich in fibre, omega-3 fatty acids, plant protein,…
Today, Mum skipped her usual morning walk and spent almost the entire day in the kitchen — from morning right through the afternoon. And honestly, the kitchen smelled like pure comfort and love all day long. First, she made me a double chocolate keto mug cake using coconut flour, an egg, unsweetened cocoa powder, and…
Mum and I have now completed 8 strength training classes at the gym. Each package comes with 10 lessons, and we’ve already decided to renew for another round. Mum suffers from severe sciatica and pinched nerve pain. Every morning, when she first wakes up, the pain is at its worst. But despite the discomfort, she…
I love drinking tea — green tea, peppermint tea, Chinese tea, English tea… tea is part of my everyday life. Most teas nowadays come in tea bag form, and honestly, it is so convenient. Just throw a bag into your mug, pour hot water, and sip throughout the day. Several years ago, I discovered a…
Both my eldest daughter, Alycia, and my middle daughter, Sherilyn, started ballet lessons when they were 4 years old. They’re now 23 and 21. Alycia disliked ballet from the very beginning and eventually stopped after a few years. She later moved on to kickboxing, Muay Thai and tennis instead — definitely more her style! Sherilyn,…
This morning, I accompanied Mum to a group strength training class for seniors at the gym. The class was from 8.30 – 9.30 a.m. To our surprise, the class turned out to be incredibly lively thanks to Coach Faisal — a fun, energetic and slightly “crazy” instructor in the best possible way. He had everyone…
My simple, hearty breakfast today — pressure-cooked chickpeas with 2 eggs. Mum soaked the chickpeas overnight, and this morning she pressure cooked them for 30 minutes until they turned soft and creamy. She added turmeric powder, homegrown curry leaves and a little salt for extra flavour and goodness. This will probably be our main plant…
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