Category: Life
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Why I Started Blogging
With all the drama happening on TikTok and Instagram lately, I’ve decided to restart my blog. It’s not earning me anything (yet!), but at least here, I have some control over my content and its destiny. Having a blog means my content has a chance to appear on search engines – because let’s be real,…
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Stop Scrolling: This Dinner Was More Than Just a Meal
Last night, I attended guardian’s Chinese New Year dinner, and let me tell you – it was more than just a festive gathering. This year’s theme, “Own Your Year of Togetherness,” isn’t just a slogan. It’s about carrying the spirit of togetherness not just during CNY but throughout the year. guardian brought that theme to…
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The Night That Changed Everything
June 13, 2003. Bangsar Shopping Centre, 10:45 PM. A speeding Proton Tiara crashed through the exit barrier of the basement parking. Inside the car was Canny Ong, kidnapped in what should have been a safe, upscale mall. Thirty minutes later, her mother, Pearly Visvanathan Ong, reported her missing at the Brickfields Police Station. The clock…
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Over 40? Too Late to Be a Content Creator? I Beg to Differ
When I started making content for brands, I had no idea what I was doing. Seriously. I didn’t even know my niche – and, to be honest, I still don’t. Why? Because I’d get bored sticking to one type of content. I enjoy creating for me, so joy comes first. And let’s be real –…
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How I Started Investing in Unit Trust and How It Saved My Family
I started investing in unit trust when I was fresh out of university and just stepping into the working world, about 20 years ago. Back then, it wasn’t a consistent habit – more like whenever I had some extra cash lying around. Why? Because I had to juggle between two priorities: saving for emergencies and…
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The Kindness of a Stranger
I’ll admit, this is a little embarrassing, but I think it’s important to share because it’s a story about kindness. I’ve always had a fear of escalators – especially the fast-moving ones, like the ones at MRT stations. Every time, I let others pass first while I psych myself up to step on. Sometimes,…
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How I Got Caught in a Holiday Membership Trap in Bali
Looking back, one of my biggest regrets happened in 2010. My husband and I were barely a year into our marriage when we found ourselves saddled with a RM30K holiday membership debt. And no, it wasn’t because we were being extravagant – it all started with a cleverly disguised “reward” trip to Bali. Here’s how…
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Crooked Trees, Cartoons, and a Harry Potter Cape
One of my fondest childhood memories with my mom was when we sat together watching cartoons. I once asked her, “Aren’t cartoons only for kids? Are adults even allowed to watch them?” She smiled and said, “Don’t let society decide what you can or can’t do, or what you can or can’t watch. Cartoons make…
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My Silent Battle – How I Struggle with My Body Image
I’m currently struggling with my body image (again). It all started resurfacing just a day before my birthday this year. Honestly, I hate how I look now compared to three years ago. I’m 10kg heavier, with my BMI dangerously close to the “obese” range. This isn’t new for me. My struggles with body image…
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The Silence of Loss
It was around 9:15 that night, or maybe it was 10:15. It happened three years ago, on September 1, 2021. A memory I wish I could forget, but how could I? It’s like my mind separates from my body, and I’m watching myself go through the motions without really feeling connected. I’m aware of everything…
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