53 And Still Shaking It

Two weeks away from the gym and tonight, this 53-year-old auntie made her grand comeback! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ’ƒ One hour of non-stop Zumba, and boy, did it feel GOOD to be back! :Very sweaty but very happy. ๐Ÿ˜† Mum sat this one out as she was feeling a little under the weather, so it was just me…

My 5 Little Rules for Better Sleep

My nightly routine these days starts around 8pm. I pop one Magnesium Bisglycinate with diluted apple cider vinegar and lemon juice. ๐Ÿ‹ I started taking magnesium a few months ago because Iโ€™ve been dealing with chronic insomnia and hoped it would help me wind down and fall asleep more easily. Lately, I do feel that…

A Week of Family, Food and Feasting

When my brothers are in Ipoh, one thing is almost guaranteed โ€” we eat! ๐Ÿ˜‚ With everyone home, we went on our little family food tour around Ipoh, revisiting some of our favourite restaurants and discovering a few new ones along the way. Sushi Zento is everyoneโ€™s top favourite for celebration dinners, so of course…

My Tea Of The Day

TOTD – Dandelion roots + pandan leaves + jasmine flowers + dried lemon + black tea. I love teas with a naturally fragrant aroma, and luckily, our garden has plenty of edible plants and flowers for me to play around with. We have enough jasmine flowers for me to pluck a small handful every day…

A Complete Meal in a Pot

Dad cooked a big pot of chicken stew last week, which we happily ate for two days straight. ๐Ÿ˜‹ My parents, who are in their 80s, and I are very, very small eaters. What the three of us eat in an entire day can probably be equivalent to what some people eat in just one…

Why Artistic T-Shirts Speak to a New Generation

Younger generations, especially Gen Zs seem to gravitate towards clothes that feel like an extension of their identity.  They are drawn to clothes that let them express their personality, such as artistic shirts and shirts with bold statements. Artistic t shirts allow the wearer to showcase their personality through their choice of style. This genre…

Not Everyone Wants to Dress Pretty โ€” And Thatโ€™s the Point

When it comes to fashion, people often associate it with designs that are elegant, attractive, and smart looking.  But there are people who go against the grain. These people are drawn to uncanny fashion, unconventional designs, strange illustrations, skeletons, witches, skulls, and other mystical imagery.  For example, a magic shirt can appeal to someone because…

Reconnecting With Neighbors Weโ€™ve Known For Over 40 Years at Exquisite Seafood Restaurant Ipoh

Yesterday, I joined my parents for dinner with our neighbours โ€” people who have lived on the same street as us for more than 40 years. Iโ€™ve actually known some of them since I was just a 12-year-old girl, but funny enough, I had hardly ever spoken to them back then because we seldom crossed…

When Your Passion Becomes Your Style

Many years ago when we were in school, when we labelled someone as a geek, it meant youโ€™re someone whoโ€™s boring and unfashionable. But these days, being a geek can mean youโ€™re very knowledgeable about a particular subject or hobby, which is something thatโ€™s positive.  And thereโ€™s absolutely nothing degrading about that. In fact, a…

My 4-Day-a-Week Strength Training Routine

Mum and I go to the gym twice a week. Wednesday mornings are for our group strength training class, while Friday evenings are for Zumba. ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿป On the days when we don’t go to the gym, I do dumbbell workouts at home using free YouTube tutorials. I just randomly search for workouts that look good,…

Flourless Orange Cake โ€” My Favourite Low-Carb Treat!

Mum recently baked this absolutely delicious flourless orange cake for me because she knows how much I love keto and low-carb cakes. โค๏ธ This is actually one of our familyโ€™s favourite cakes back in KL too.ย  We used to get our flourless orange cake from Nutmeg @ Bangsar Village.ย  My second daughter, Sherilyn, used to…

Where Do I Buy All My Gym Outfits?

Some of you have messaged me privately to ask where I bought my gym workout outfits. ๐Ÿ˜Š I donโ€™t usually buy expensive workout clothes because I prefer affordable fast fashion and donโ€™t expect to wear the same pieces for many years. So, I usually get my workout outfits from Lazada and SHEIN, and occasionally from…

From Holding Their Hands to Learning to Let Go

 I love how Google Photos pops up anniversary photos every day, reminding me of what happened a year agoโ€ฆ or even 15 years ago. I always feel a little sentimental looking through photos from years gone by, especially those of my daughters when they were younger. We have shared so many wonderful moments together โ€”…

Bucket Lists

Today, one of my daughters messaged me to ask for my opinion about dyeing her hair pink โ€” a full head of pink hair! ๐Ÿฉท Of course, I supported her decision wholeheartedly, especially since she is paying for it herself with money from her part-time job. For the longest time, I have wanted to dye…