Today, Dad surprised us by announcing that he wasn’t cooking dinner. Instead, we were going out to eat! 😄 Mum and I couldn’t have been happier because we really don’t want him cooking every single day. At 83, it’s tiring to be preparing meals almost daily, and he deserves a well-earned break too. And this…
Another group strength training class at the gym for Mum and me today! 💪😊 I’m the youngest in the class because it’s specially designed for seniors aged 60 and above. Luckily, I’m allowed to join whenever there’s an available slot. Every class at the gym—morning or evening—is always packed to the brim. Today’s class was…
Can you believe that Y2K fashion is still around in 2026? That’s a full 26 years after the turn of 2000. Fashion trend changes rapidly, yet some styles have a way of returning stronger than ever, such as the baby tees. These fitted, cropped tees were in the wardrobe of almost every girl in the…
I used to think that a gym membership is an unnecessary monthly expense but after signing up for one with my 80-year old mum a few months ago, we have now come to see it as one of the best investments we have made. Regular cardio and strength training help improve strength, promote stronger muscles,…
My Tea Of The Day is a beautiful blend of chrysanthemum buds, osmanthus flowers, blue pea flowers from our garden, red dates, and goji berries, all gently simmered in my new glass kettle. Dried flowers, herbs, red dates, and goji berries taste so much better when they’re briefly boiled rather than simply steeped in hot…
My breakfast today is mum’s microwaved low-carb cake, 2 half-boiled eggs, half an avocado, a handful of walnuts, groundnuts and almonds, plus some pressure-cooked chickpeas. It’s a wholesome low-carb, high-protein and high-fiber meal that keeps me full without snacking in between meals 💪 Mum’s low-carb mug cakes are my favorite. She makes it with coconut…
I was diagnosed with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) in 2001 when I was 28 years old. What prompted me to see a gynaecologist was how suddenly everything changed. My weight shot up from 42kg to 47kg in just one month, I started getting acne on my chin, and my periods came only a few times…
This evening, Mum and I attended our very first 6.30pm Zumba fitness class at the gym, led by our group strength fitness coach @ IFC Gym Ipoh. The moment the class started, my first thought was, “WOW… I can’t keep up!” 🤣 The music was fast, the choreography was even faster, and since I was…
Our lunch is usually chap fan, while Dad takes care of cooking dinner. Depending on the day, we’ll either tapau our lunch home or eat at the shop. Today’s lunch from Resipi Chong, Ipoh Garden came to just RM23.90 for the three of us. That’s pretty good value! We only dine in when it’s Resipi…
Exactly a year ago, I had to make one of the biggest decisions of my life. It wasn’t an easy decision because there were so many factors to consider, and every choice carried consequences. I knew that whatever I decided could change my life—for better or for worse. Thankfully, God placed a very special person…
Getting back into our routine after a short break felt so good today. Mum and I finally returned to our Seniors’ Strength Training class after almost two weeks away. We had visitors, and Mum wasn’t feeling well, so we had to press the pause button for a while. It felt wonderful to be back, moving…
As many of you know, I’m a tea lover and I enjoy experimenting with different tea concoctions. ☕🌿 Today’s TOTD is green tea infused with fresh jasmine flowers, hand-picked from my garden this morning. I absolutely love this combination. It has the refreshing, delicate taste of green tea, beautifully complemented by the sweet, dewy fragrance…
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