FollowIn an era where scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated and more rampant, scammers have adopted a new phone tactic that’s both convincing and potentially alarming. This morning, I found myself on the receiving end of a call that left me momentarily shaken and questioning the security of my financial accounts. Here’s the lowdown on the…
All posts in November 2023
Navigating the Unwelcome Surprise of Customs Duty on Dietary Supplements
My recent encounter with an unexpected customs duty on my purchase from the UK left me both frustrated and contemplative, as I found myself compelled to pay customs tax for a vital supplement that has been an integral part of Cass’ health routine for over a decade. For the past 13 years, I have been…
Peek Inside My Fridge
Curiosity often leads me to peek inside someone’s refrigerator, and what’s inside can reveal a lot about a person’s lifestyle, preferences, and approach to nutrition. I’ll take you on a virtual tour inside my two refrigerators to uncover the assortment of foods that not only reflect my family’s health-conscious choices but also make meal preparation…
Sherilyn & Haru
Saturdays are the only days that Sherilyn can laze on her bed and sleep in. She’ll watch some dramas, dance videos and then work on her assignments on her laptop. It won’t be until noon that she gets down from the bed and drags her feet to the dining table to look for food. Sherilyn’s…
Sunday Lunches
My 11.11 Shopping Spree
The thrill of 11.11, also known as Singles’ Day, is like no other for avid online shoppers like myself. From the 9th to the 11th of November, I was glued to my phone, navigating the virtual aisles of Lazada and Shopee, making the most of the world’s largest 24-hour online sale. Singles’ Day originated in…
Monday, 5 November 2023
Hubby had an hour to squeeze out from his hectic schedule today to have breakfast with me this morning. We went to Sixteen, a cafe located behind his shop for a quick bite before he headed off to a church to attend the funeral of his old pal, and then to his client’s place. Lunch…
Thursday, 2 November 2023
I just found out from Cass today that she’ll be sitting for the JUEC exam this week – commencing this Saturday through next Tuesday. Sunday INCLUDED. And this girl is still so chill!
What is UEC?The UEC was set up to unify the exams for independent Chinese schools, which uses Mandarin as their language of…
Why Oversized Clothes Are Here to Stay
The years 2020 through 2022 saw the whole world plunged into a pandemic and lockdown. The lockdowns brought about a seismic shift in our daily lives and, interestingly, in our fashion choices. We’ve witnessed the revival of a fashion trend that champions comfort, and it’s making waves in wardrobes everywhere. Oversized shirts have taken center…
1 November 2023 ~Tuesday Meals
Today is the first day of the second last month of 2023! Soon we’ll be seeing Christmas decor in the shopping malls. It’s scary to see how fast time is flying by. And before we even have time to recoup from our Christmas shopping spending, then comes Chinese New Year, another very expensive festival 
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Y2K Fashion Revival
If you’re a fan of fashion trends from the late ’90s and early 2000s, get ready to take a styish trip down memory lane! The Y2K fashion revival is in full swing, and fashionistas around the world are going gaga over this nostalgic trend. Some examples of Y2K fashion items are baby tees, hoodies, sweatshirts,…