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The past 21 days of Movement Control Order went by quicker than I’d expected. I was thinking to myself a couple of days before it happened – that I could really use a break. That I could use a relaxing getaway. Then MCO happened. I didn’t get the break I had in mind, nor did [] The post...
This year has been a rollercoaster for me as I take on a new role – motherhood. On top of my existing roles of a writer, social media personality, creative director and wife. Amidst the chaos of juggling (and naturally, prioritising our daughter), here’s me taking some time to properly celebrate the...
I’ve been thinking long and hard about writing this but a few of my close friends have asked for me to speak up about this matter. Our experience with our daughter’s paediatrician has been far from pleasant – painful even. Because Jien and I didn’t have much guidance on this matter (pregnancy,...
To our daughter, We have finally made it to the 40-week mark and it has been an incredible yet challenging journey thus far. I never knew my heart could accommodate so much love until you came along and showed me it’s possible. While I tried my best to keep you safe and nurtured all these [] The...
10 years. Wow! 10 freaking years! For those who dont know, Sue Lynn and I work on Bangsar babe on a part time basis. A lot of people ask us, “How do you keep it up for TEN YEARS?” The answer is PASSION. When people see the passion, they will buy into what we do. [] The post 2017...
Ive been running Bangsarbabe.com and also my digital marketing agency for the past 2 years and both the hats I wear brings a different set of treatment and expectation. Bangsar Babe is a brand that has been around for close to 10 years and it has garnered recognition and a good fan base as...
I’ve been running my agency for more than 18 months and it’s been difficult. Very, very difficult. “Why so?” Many may ask. When I left my position in a large GLC, I took with me more than 8 years of work experience and knowledge, thinking it was what I needed to found my own team. [] The post...
It’s been close to 10 years ago since I started this blog and looking back, the Bangsar Babe brand has come a long way. Or at least it seems so to me. What initially began as a food and travel diary is now a trademarked brand with endorsements and collaborations with other lifestyle brands. Many []...
Around the same time two years ago, I was on my desk typing my resignation letter for the umpteenth time. But that time around, I somehow found the courage to send it to print and sealed it in an envelope before placing a copy each of that resignation on my HR’s desk and subsequently, my [] The...
It’s been almost a week since I last updated this blog, partly because work has been all-consuming and I was really focusing on client projects from the agency end. I also took a short break from blogging because Jien whisked me away to Lombok for a short retreat to celebrate my birthday. The year has...
My former boss (I’ll call her Z) had this habit where she would pick up the phone, speak to whoever she needs to speak to and follow up the conversation with an email recap. When I joined her team, she often told me off for sending out emails to counterparts or clients, because she didn’t [] The...
As I sit in the office working through several presentation decks with my team for upcoming projects and client pitches, I ponder the thought of an escape. A place where I do absolutely nothing but lie on the sand and drink all the bubbly I can stomach. It’s been a crazy, crazy few months – []...
I’ve been using Facebook since 2006 and in 2010, Bangsar Babe’s Facebook Page was created as a way for me to post updates and connect with my fans. The page was verified some time in 2014, a milestone I’m proud of after years of hard work. My personal page isn’t half as active as Bangsar []...
“There’s no such thing as a perfect relationship”, I would often say to friends and fans who think Jien and I are “soulmates” and a “matchmade in heaven”. No relationship is a walk in the park and it takes effort to make things work – even more when you’re married. People would tell me how...
“There’s no such thing as a perfect relationship”, I would often say to friends and fans who think Jien and I are “soulmates” and a “matchmade in heaven”. No relationship is a walk in the park and it takes effort to make things work – even more when you’re married. People would tell me how...
“You’re so lucky you get free food all the time.” That statement is my ultimate pet peeve when it comes to writing about food, even more than having other people copy my reviews. I didn’t get into blogging for freebies – I started out of passion and it is still something I’m very passionate...
Throughout my career, I’ve worked with many types of leaders – some of them amazing, and some, not so great. Each of them were different in their management style and while (I’m sure) they meant well, not all management methods were suitable for a talent like myself. I’ve worked under unreasonable...
Chinese New Year to me, means a lot of things – from dinner get togethers to seeing random children in the kampung-hood walking up to you with Xin Nian Kuai Le greetings, their hands stretched out for “you know what”. 😛 And not to forget the massive traffic jam if you leave for your destination...
Yesterday, I found myself in a situation I didn’t like – a crossroad between what I wanted to achieve vs how I was conditioned throughout my career. I have forgotten what it was like to be carefree and how to live the moment. Certain life situations (including work) have made me uptight, in ways I...
My mother would have turned 59 today if she were still alive. When we celebrated her birthday in 2015, I remember questioning why she wanted a big celebration since it wasn’t her 60th. And I told her she should wait till she turned 60 so we can do it in a grand scale. See, my [] The post Happy...
