Tag: lifestyle
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The Real, The Raw & The In-Between
After four or five years of prolonged periods, bloating, breast engorgement, and acne that hurt more than my teenage years ever did… …plus annual check-ups that kept telling me I was perfectly healthy (which, don’t get me wrong, I’m incredibly grateful for)… …I still felt miserable. For years, I blamed everything on stress. To be…
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I Got a Software Update Nobody Asked For.
When I was younger, I thought perimenopause meant one thing. Hot flushes. You know… dramatically fanning yourself with the nearest menu while declaring, “Is it hot in here?” Apparently, my ovaries didn’t get that memo. Instead, they quietly downloaded a completely different update with no warning, no release note and no “Accept” button. For me,…
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Maybe It’s Not “Just Stress”… Maybe It’s…
Embracing My 40s If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know that I’ve been embracing my 40s with open arms. Sure, there are more fine lines than before, and losing weight definitely isn’t as easy as it was in my 20s. But I’ve also become more confident, more comfortable in my own skin,…
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When My Body Is Awake but My Brain Is Not
My thoughts on sleeplessness and sleep that’s never truly restful.
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Aggressive? Shameless? Maybe. But It Worked.
Not too long ago, I was called “cheap”, “shameless”, and accused of doing cheap marketing — simply because I posted on Threads that I’m looking for clients for my takaful and unit trust business. If only that person knew me 20 years ago… they probably would’ve called me worse names. 😂 The things I did…
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My honest experience with Orlistat (so far)
Experience makan Orlistat ni, honestly… agak traumatic for me. IYKYK 😂 Because of that experience, I automatically became extra careful with my food — kurang berminyak, kurang berlemak (most of the time). In a way, Orlistat ni ada psychological effect jugak. You think twice before reaching for oily food because you already know the consequences.…
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Why People Pleasers End Up Drained
One of the most important lessons I’ve learnt is this: it’s perfectly okay to say no when someone asks for a favour. In fact, you need to say no every now and then. Because here’s how it usually plays out: The first time you say yes, they’re grateful. The second time, it becomes expected. The…
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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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Own Your Raya Glow—How Guardian Helps You Shine Inside and Out
So here we are, folks. It’s that time of year again where we pretend we’ve got everything under control, when in reality, we’re scrambling for Raya prep and secretly regretting that extra serving during breaking fast. But fear not, because guardian Malaysia is here to save the day—or at least help us look like we’ve…
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Travel Tips You’ll Thank Me For Later
Over the years (and many, many trips), I’ve picked up a few tips that made traveling a lot less stressful and a lot more enjoyable. Here’s the insider scoop: 1. Always Have Snacks And snacks—this isn’t just for kids! Trust me, grown-ups get hangry too. A pack of nuts, granola bars, or biscuits can save…
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