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This morning, after sending Adam to his Kelas Darjah Khas and having some breakfast, we went to the nearest kedai dobi to bring all our linens, pillows, and comforters out for a deep clean. I must say, for the past 4 months+, my life has existed in a slow-motion blur. If you’ve been wondering where I’ve...
Let’s call it what it is:relationships are hitting a wall because nowadays women have officially become the partners they were waiting for.Think about it. She’s out here emotionally available, financially stable, hitting deadlines, and communicating like a pro. Meanwhile, he’s been "working on...
Sometimes, I wonder if I’m doing enough. Or being enough. Or if this is all there is.Work. Kids. Dinner. Sleep. Repeat.So last night, after everyone went to bed, I opened ChatGPT. Not to ask for recipes. Not for emails. I asked it something I hadn’t even asked myself properly:“What’s my real goal in...
People often ask why I’ve made such a dramatic career jump from my original field of study—which includes a degree, post-basic certifications, and numerous extra credentials. Frankly, in this economy, with the minimum wage at RM1,700, I sometimes feel like I don’t mind applying for a job using just my...
I don't know who needs to read this, but I just wanted to share this journal entry that I found on the internet because it somehow, really hits home._______Today, the emotional exhaustion hit me like a physical weight.I hold a high standard for partnership because I know what a functional system looks like.
If you don't want their life, ignore 🛑 their advice. Period.Some people truly understand the value of NOT giving unsolicited advice. Unfortunately, common sense is a rare commodity nowadays.Many people are eager to share their opinion, but wisdom is tested, proven, and applied knowledge that leads to a...
It's just another Monday, kan? You know, the kind where you have to physically drag yourself out of bed and into the office, even after taking a nice one-week break last month. Rasa macam tak cukup cuti *nangis😭To be totally honest, something heavy happened a few months back. It was a bit...
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 29 — A witness in the inquest into the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir told the court that harsh scolding by senior students was a common and accepted part of hostel culture.Lawyer Shahlan Jufri said that junior students, from Form One to Form Three, were expected to go...
I need to rant. I’ve been feeling it for a while now. A deep, bone-weary exhaustion that has nothing to do with how much sleep I get. It's the kind of tired that seeps into your soul and makes everything feel heavy.Recently, I found myself in a moment of quiet reflection, and to make sense of this...
Pfft.Life? I have a life, education. I own my houses—not with daddy's money—and I have a job, not because of cable. I'm stable and I don't depend on anyone. No bantuan, no alimony whatsoever.Kids? Not 1, but 4. I’ve been the sole provider for them for 10 years12 years, not to mention those years...
My back pain isn't just an ache; it's a story. Years ago, after my 3rd son arrived via C-section, my body rebelled. It threw a full-blown tantrum, with every movement feeling like a protest. I was pretty sure it was a combination of things. Pregnancy is a full-body workout that messes with your posture, and...
After a pep talk sesh with my colleague and some deep reflection, I’ve realized I've been far too hard on myself. The past year has been a whirlwind of health challenges—stress, burnout, numbness, and brain fog. Last year alone, I had my gallbladder and kidney stones removed, followed by two weeks with...
Butter, strawberries, and scones—clearly the breakfast of champions on vacation mode, yeah?“Breakfast at 1,500 Meters” In Cameron’s heights,I rise with grace,Not a spreadsheet or deadline in my face.The butter’s smug, the scones divine, Strawberries plotting—"You'll post us...
Hari ni I just want to share some incredibly personal insights from a journey many of us, women might find ourselves on, often without even realizing it until it's too late. It’s a story about marriage, partnership, and the silent weight we sometimes carry, leading us down paths we never anticipated.The...
This is something that’s become a huge part of our everyday lives, whether we realize it or not: what we choose to read (and watch!) online.You know how they say, "You are what you eat"? Well, I've come to believe the same goes for our digital diet: "You are what you read," Think about it. With so many...
I don't know who needs to hear this, but let me tell you straight up: it is absolutely NOT your job to defend yourself or go to war with your husband's family. Seriously, why should you have to?Here's the deal and it's crucial: your husband, your partner in crime, shouldn't even be taking you into...
This draft post has been sitting in my drafts for ages, and I just haven't had the chance to get to it. So~My dad, with his usual quiet wisdom, looked at me and asked, "We do know if people take us for granted, right, Kaklong?" I simply nodded, the answer caught in my throat. In that moment, a part of me...
So, there I was, scrolling through my news feed, sipping my morning brew, when I saw it. The headline practically screamed: "Azalina Suggests Raising Retirement Age to 65 for Civil Servants." My first thought? Uh oh. My second thought? "DS, let me save you some time, energy, and duit government before you...
You know, sometimes in the workplace, people say the funniest things. I once had an ex-colleague tell me: It's either Suzlin is really good, or she uses "pelet".For those who don't know, "pelet" is like a magic spell. #IndoGirlsGoLocoWe had a good laugh about it, but honestly, I think it's less about magic...
It's been a while since I last put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard!). Lately, I've just been in this routine, you know? Wake up around 6 am (sometimes, okay, later than that!), get ready for work and send the kids off. Then it's the same thing in reverse, back home around 6:30 pm. Rinse and repeat for...
