Lady’s Finger Flower
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FollowCassandra Turns 18 — A Sweet Celebration in Ipoh and Beyond 🎂
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Cassandra turned 18 this year — such a special milestone for our youngest girl, and one that felt especially meaningful to celebrate as a family. On 31st March, Cass took the ETS train from KL back to Ipoh right after collecting her SPM results. We were so happy she came to Ipoh straight away, and…
First Class Honours, Fully Exempted PTPTN — What a Blessing!
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Today I am a very, very happy mama again! My eldest daughter, Alycia, just shared wonderful news with me — her application for PTPTN loan repayment exemption has been approved! This means her PTPTN loan has now been fully converted into a scholarship because she graduated with First Class Honours. What a blessing! I am…
Strength Training In The Gym With my 80-Year Old Mum
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Two weeks ago, my 80-year old mum and I attended a strength training workshop at IFC Gym Ipoh — the only gym in Ipoh that currently offers strength training classes specially designed for senior citizens. Since last year, my mum has been experiencing chronic aches and pains throughout her body, especially in the mornings when…
The Journey of Wellnes Spa @ Sojourn Spa Hotel, Greentown Ipoh – Step 4 to 7
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Continuing My Journey of Wellness Experience The next few steps of the Journey of Wellness session at Sojourn Spa Hotel felt especially luxurious and thoughtfully designed to help the body relax deeper with each stage. Step 4: Rock Salt Therapy Chamber Step 4 was the rock salt therapy chamber, a warm room constructed with solid…
Pre-Birthday Celebration
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A week before my birthday, my younger brother Roy came back to Ipoh to celebrate with me. We had a really lovely dinner together at Hanz & Jane Cafe. The café has such pretty, dreamy décor — very Insta-worthy — and they were playing Norah Jones–style jazz in the background, which made the whole place…
Cass Did It — A Proud Mum’s Day
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53 and Feeling So Loved — My Most Surprising Birthday Yet
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In my 53 years on this earth, I don’t think I’ve ever had so many birthday surprises in one year. And the surprises just kept coming. On the eve of the eve of my birthday (Friday night), Alycia gave me the first big surprise. Shortly after midnight, she suddenly appeared in Ipoh! Her best friend…
Affordable Everyday Eating in Ipoh (A Little Peek into Our Meals)
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One of the things I truly appreciate about living in Ipoh is how affordable everyday food still is — especially if you know where the locals go. Away from the touristy spots, prices remain refreshingly reasonable. We stay in Ipoh Garden East, and my 83-yo dad often goes to Kg Simee market and Bercham to…
A Tiny Sofa-Style Footrest That Makes My Long PC Hours So Much Easier
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I spend many hours at my PC every day, so having a comfortable footrest makes a big difference. Recently, I found this collapsible Storage Stool Sofa / Storage Box / footrest, and it’s such a practical little gem! It looks like a mini sofa, feels soft and sturdy, and the top opens up for extra…
A Mother’s Flash Cards, 20 Years Later
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Recently my mum was spring-cleaning the cupboard where she keeps all our old treasures — things from my pre-teen days right up to items that belonged to my three girls when they were babies. She has always been such a careful keeper of memories. Among the things she found was a stack of flash cards…
One Cloth, Many Uses: Why the Disposable Dry Electrostatic Multipurpose Cloth Is Worth Trying
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One of the simplest cleaning items I’ve used for many years at home — and honestly didn’t expect to like this much — is this disposable dry electrostatic multipurpose cloth. It looks very basic at first glance, but it’s surprisingly versatile and practical for everyday cleaning. You can use it dry to sweep the floor…
Walking the Pasar Malam with My parents… 30+ Years Later
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It’s been decades since I last visited the pasar malam in my childhood neighbourhood of Ipoh Garden East. Tonight, I came back with my parents — now both in their 80s. The pasar malam felt so long, with endless stalls selling all kinds of delicious food… not exactly the healthy kind 😄 but so nostalgic….
Aro Restaurant, Ipoh (South Indian Cuisine)
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If you’re exploring Ipoh Old Town and craving something different from the usual local fare, we recently discovered a hidden gem — Aro Restaurant, located just a few minutes’ walk from the famous Concubine Lane. This cozy South Indian restaurant serves up hearty, traditional meals that truly hit the spot. We ordered their mutton nasi…
A 70-Year-Old Mortar & Pestle: More Than Just a Kitchen Tool
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Some things in life are more than just objects. They carry stories, memories, and the quiet strength of generations before us. This humble mortar and pestle sitting in our kitchen is one of them. It has been with my family for over 70 years. I only discovered its true age last week. I was mopping…
Healthy, Crunchy & Perimenopause-Friendly: My Favourite Seed Snacks
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I recently received a parcel from Lazada filled with some of the simplest yet most nourishing snacks — lightly roasted melon seeds, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds. No heavy seasoning, no added sugar — just clean, wholesome crunch. As someone navigating perimenopause and trying to reduce sugar intake, finding snacks that are both satisfying and…