Category: Life
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Thank Yous
These past weeks I’ve learnt something new: excessive thank yous. Here’s what happened. I was showered with thank yous — excessively so. At first, I was baffled, because I wasn’t doing anything for free, you see. I was simply doing my part, and apparently, that was “approved” by her. But the moment I veered away…
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The 45kg Me Didn’t Know How Lucky She Was
I caught my reflection in the mirror today and thought, “I wish I was 45kg again.” Actually, scratch that—these days I’d be grateful to just lose 5kg. And to think, there was a time I complained about being 45kg. I’d stand there, pinching my tummy, convinced my arms looked like drumsticks. I was so critical…
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When my mom passed away
From the first day, grief hadn’t even settled into my bones before I was told — no, pressed — to follow him to the ATM, to withdraw her money. My mom’s money. My deceased mom’s money. He made sure I was alone. He didn’t want anyone else to know. But fate spared me that day.…
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Trying to help my son navigate Silent Treatment
Here’s how I’m trying to help my son navigate this, to protect his emotional health, and preserve his self-worth. And at the same time to help him understand not to do this to others especially his future family. The cycle shall stop here. 1. Reassure my son: “You’ve Done Your Part” Since he’s already apologized…
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Gurau Dengan Sopan, Baru Bergaya
Nak tanya (dengan nada curious tapi actually triggered dalam hati) — Sekarang memang trend ke gurau dengan perempuan macam ni: “Tak dapat malam tadi ke?” “Baju semua matching, yang dalam pun sama ke?” I had to deal with these kind of remarks just last week. All delivered with big laughs — as if it’s the…
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💔 “She Can Just Find Another Husband…”
I have a story to tell… When he was here, I never had to worry about bills, food, or our children’s future. Now, every ringgit counts. I stay up at night wondering how to keep a roof over our heads, how to pay for school, how to be strong when I feel completely lost. I’m…
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The Master of Manipulation (And How to Stop Them)
We’ve all seen it – the person who thinks they can get away with making others work for them. You know the one. The “bossy” type who doesn’t realize the world doesn’t revolve around their every whim. In fact, they think your time is basically theirs for the taking – and they don’t even feel…
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Medical Card Is A Waste of Money?
Amir (real name hahaha) pays about RM100 for ASTRO bill every month without fail for the Sport’s package. RM100 gone each time. The thing is, we barely watches Astro. Almost ten years in, he suddenly feels like it’s a waste. “I’ve spent so much, but I barely watch the television. I always come home late,…
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Smoky, Saucy, and Oh-So-Satisfying: Welcome to Ayam Bakar Station, Port Dickson!
I could smell the grilled lamb and chicken even before I stepped out of my car—like a delicious smoky welcome mat inviting me in. Coming here on a weekday, especially a Friday in February, means no crazy crowds yet, which is a win for my stomach and my patience. We stumbled upon this spot about…
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Telekom Muzeum
It all started when a friend casually asked, “Eh, what does a telegram even look like?” (Yeah, we’re random like that.) Silence. Turns out, not a single one of us had ever seen a real telegram. We’ve heard of it, sure. My mom used to describe it as some ultra-urgent (and ultra-pricey) message, but I…
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