life is simple

Life is (not) that simple.

It’s mid-June and I’m feeling overwhelmed with the amount of items on my to-do-list. Have I been the main culprit behind this? How much more can I cutback to simplify life? Life is simple Life is simple when there is…

What notable things happened today?

What notable things happened today? A leaseholder myself, Snellers the property management company has formally apologised for their poor management. Admittedly, I wouldn’t have received a formal apology if it wasn’t due to the First-Tier Tribunal charge imposed on them.…
the power of influence in childhood years

The power of influence in childhood years.

Ever wonder who we are today have a lot to do with our childhood years? Childhood is a magical time, full of wonder and exploration. It’s also a critical period when the power of influence plays a significant role in…
writing

What’s the one luxury you can’t live without?

What’s the one luxury you can’t live without? The one luxury I can’t live without is sitting down doing nothing at all. Since motherhood and especially becoming a mother of two children, I hardly have the chance to do this.…
make the impossibles possible dream big

Make the impossibles possible.

I stumbled upon Business of Fashion podcast episode where Imran Ahmed interviewed Leena Nair, Chanel’s current Chief Executive Officer (CEO). She is the first Asian female CEO of the French luxury brand. I start studying about her background, forte, and…
motherhood changed me

Birth is a miracle.

My partner came back and rushed me to the hospital at 10am. Just as I was in pain and anxious about unexpected early labour, my 2 years old daughter said the most unexpected and wonderful thing: “Mommy in pain? I…
spicy chilli set me to labour

Spicy chilli set me to labour.

Counting down to my due date, I was craving for food based on what I saw and heard around me. Chicken rice, yummm… I specifically mentioned to my partner that I wanted nothing but chicken rice. The dish paired well…
blogging

Blogging is hard.

Four weeks passed and I couldn’t land a post on my blog until today. The fact that I am seeing so many posts from other writers hitting my mailbox weekly drives my frustration further. Why can’t I just do it?…
life is a trade-off

Life is a trade-off.

Since moving to London, starting my life all over is like hiking the Himalayan mountains. Well, I have not physically climb the Himalayan mountains but I’m pretty sure they ain’t easy. I spent a decade in building a career in…
everything and everywhere

Everything and everywhere.

I am everything and everywhere. Recently, I’ve been reflecting on my past, reviewing my present, and projecting my future. Cumulatively, it seems like I have a lot to do, but have yet to achieve any. I find myself a dreamer…