FollowOur first Pre-Chinese New Year (CNY) dinner for 2025 kicked off yesterday, 26th January, at the Ming Room Restaurant in BSC. It was an evening filled with laughter, family bonding, and all the festive dishes we eagerly look forward to during this time of year. The dinner was with the Yaps, my hubby’s relatives, to…
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New Year’s Resolution: Have You Started Your Fitness Journey Yet?
A Walk Down Memory Lane: From Homemade Meals to Cherished Mugs
This morning, as I scrolled through Facebook, a photo of Cass eating her lunch as a 5-year-old popped up on my timeline. It was a heartwarming memory that took me back to the days when life revolved around the kitchen, school runs, and little giggles echoing through the house. In the photo, Cass had just…
What Makes a Career in Healthcare Administration Rewarding
Essential to the medical profession, healthcare management greatly affects the general operation of healthcare systems and the quality of patient treatment. Healthcare managers help practitioners concentrate on their main goal: providing efficient patient treatment by controlling operations, applying policies, and guaranteeing regulatory compliance. This multifarious vocation stresses the need for lifelong learning and the growth…
Memories Captured by Google Photos: A Walk Down Memory Lane
One of the features I absolutely love about Google Photos is its ability to pop up memories from years gone by. It’s like a little nudge from the past, inviting me to reminisce and walk down memory lane. A few days ago, Google Photos surprised me with a photo of Alycia hugging her favorite Ultraman…
The Enduring Appeal of ‘House’
House, the medical drama starring Hugh Laurie, remains a beloved series. Its blend of medical mysteries, complex characters, and sharp writing sets it apart from other shows. But what made House so captivating? Intriguing dynamics At the heart of House is Dr Gregory House, played by Laurie. House is a brilliant diagnostician with a sharp…
From Ultraman to Adulthood
Yesterday, while scrolling through my Google Photos, a picture from 16 years ago popped up. It was a photo of Alycia when she was just five years old. Looking at the picture brought back a flood of emotions. There she was, a cute and pretty little girl with dimples, full of life and joy. Back…
Organic CBD Nature’s Remedy: Revolutionizing Personal Health Trends
Improved health and well-being have always been human goals. Natural therapies and holistic techniques that harness nature’s power have recently gained popularity. This trend reflects an increasing knowledge of how lifestyle choices affect physical and mental health and a desire to reduce synthetic and pharmaceutical interventions. As science proves natural solutions work, the health sector…
Indoor Plants for Low Light Rooms: A Step-by-Step Guide
Indoor plants are a wonderful way to bring life, color, and a sense of calm into your home. However, for those of us with low-light spaces, choosing the right plants and understanding how to care for them can be a challenge. This comprehensive guide is designed to help you select, care for, and style indoor…
Blooming Friendship
Alycia’s bestie, CY, recently came back from Korea for the Chinese New Year holidays. CY is one of Alycia’s closest high school friends, and their bond remains strong even after all these years. Adding to the excitement, another friend of Alycia’s returned from New Zealand for the festivities, and the trio has been making the…
A Peek into My Annual Self-Care Routine – Mammogram
Today, my mammogram at Sunway Medical Centre went smoother than I had anticipated, although it gave me quite a scare. Midway through looking for lunch after the mammogram, I received an unexpected call from the nurse, asking me to return almost two hours earlier than planned to discuss the mammogram report with the doctor. The…
Discover Mental Health Resources for Underserved Communities
Mental health resources for underserved communities are essential for promoting well-being and ensuring everyone has access to the support they need. It’s no secret that mental health challenges can affect anyone, but unfortunately, not everyone has the same access to help. Have you ever thought about how countless individuals in these communities struggle without the…
Yay or Nay to Medical Checkups? My Annual Self-Care Routine
It’s that time of the year again—the time when I prioritize self-care by scheduling my annual medical checkups and scans. Today, I’m at Sunway Medical Centre for my mammogram. As always, the jitters have set in, and my mind is swirling with all the “what ifs.” This routine has become a staple in my life,…
The Role of Mentorship in Medicine
Mentoring potential healthcare professionals shapes medical education and is vital. Mentoring boosts clinical knowledge, critical thinking, communication, and ethical decision-making through meaningful interactions between experienced practitioners and trainees. This constant interaction encourages learning and empowers mentees to navigate medical complexity. Good mentoring enhances professional identity by connecting personal beliefs with medical commitments, creating competent and…
Random Happenings at Home This Week
This week has been a whirlwind of activity and emotions in our home, with each day bringing its own unique challenges and moments of reflection. Sherilyn has been pushing herself to the limit, working tirelessly on her architecture assignments. The models she had to build demanded hours of meticulous effort, leaving her with barely three…
Celebrating Haru’s 4th Birthday: Our Pandemic Cat Turns Four!
Last December marked a special milestone for our beloved feline companion, Haru, as she celebrated her 4th birthday. Haru’s journey with us began at the start of 2021, just days after she was born around late December 2020. Discovered by my husband outside his office on January 2nd, 2022, Haru came into our lives during…