Category Archives: being a mom

My Hope For 2026

Happy New Year! Time just whizzed past. It’s already Day 5 of 2026! As I look ahead to 2026, what I want isn’t a dramatic change. I want to stay well and exercise more. My walks have become more than … Continue reading

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Busy August and September

And just like that, August and September have flown by in a blur.  These two months have been nonstop planning, paperwork, and a lot of emotions. Although Aug and Sept were nothing short of hectic, they were also filled with … Continue reading

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My Daughter The Busy Bee

Since completing her first year at the university in May, missy has been on a whirlwind of activity. Just a week after her university break began, she secured an internship with a  non-governmental organization (NGO). This internship gave her a … Continue reading

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Mom Duty On Hold

I have written about prepping dinner for missy when she was staying in her dormitory here. As she eats lunch at the cafetaria daily, I would prepare some food for her to be eaten for dinner. I would do this … Continue reading

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My Sheldon

One day when I got home, I stumbled upon an unexpected sight. This fella was sleeping on the porch, basking in the sun. Missy bathes Sheldon and Cooper every weekend when she’s back from her uni. After shower, these 2 … Continue reading

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Keto Cookies For Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is a time for families to be together and chowing down on all the good food such as CNY cookies. As usual, I don’t get to enjoy the delicious cookies such as kuih kapit, bees comb, butter … Continue reading

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Christmas Gifts (backdated)

Oops, I did it again. I haven’t updated my website since we said goodbye to 2024. This is a backdated post which I missed out last December. I received some really nice gifts for Christmas from my family. My brother-in-law … Continue reading

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Finding Solitude Daily

I love being alone. I love spending quite moments by myself, away from people. The older I get, the more I yearn for peace and quiet. I get up at 6 in the morning and go for my morning walk … Continue reading

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Busy October

Can’t believe that we’re almost in mid October. Things are moving fast and we’re in the last quarter of the year. Missy is now in her third week of the new academic year at her university. Her schedule is still … Continue reading

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That’s Me!

Not only that. I also ask my dogs questions like who peed under the shoe cabinet? Who bit off the broom handle? Which one killed the bird? Sheldon will look away because he’s the guilty one. Cooper, on the other … Continue reading

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