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Shopping Loots from Seoul

Besides the beauty products and the Korean earrings, that I bought during my vacation in Seoul, I also bought some clothes for myself.  How can I not shop eh?  I must say that some of the clothes are pretty affordable like 10,000 Won for a dress which is about rm35.  I have seen similar ones selling at RM80 to RM100 here.

Missy too got herself a few items such as a BlackPink t-shirt which cost about RM150.  It is only a black tee featuring Black Pink’s logo.  Well, what can I say? It’s Black Pink.

She also bought (I chose) a short front-tie t-shirt with fold-up denim pants and a set of purple t-shirt and shorts which she wants to wear to her K-Pop dance class.

Gosh, how I miss shopping in Seoul!

Shopping definitely has a positive emotional effect on individuals which is why shopping is so popular.  It helps to release stress and anxiety.  Have you heard some people say that they wish retail therapy is covered by their health insurance?   Retail therapy may be able to help a person overcome anxiety or depression symptoms but it is only temporary.

Instead of trying to fill the hole of depression by going all out to shop, which only provides temporary relief, it is best to address your problem properly  Find a counselor at Betterhelp and face the problem instead of avoiding it through retail therapy.

Earrings From Korea

South Korea may be famous for its skincare and makeup products, but this country definitely has more to offer than just that.  Korean have a distinctive fashion style that includes a mix of feminine motifs and edgy fashion-forward influences.   As Korean earrings are very popular and trendy, you can imagine my delight when I saw so many Korean earrings everywhere.  I love earrings and I cannot live without them.   I bought a few pairs for friends and for myself.   These are mine.

I really love these 3 pairs of earrings because they are #seoulunique.  Why only 3 pairs? Well, the ones I like are not cheap.  Each one is about 8,000 to 10,000 Korean Won which is approx USD6 to USD10 a pair.   Earrings are one of the must-buy items when you are in Korea. So if you are an earrings addict like me, you are going to love shopping in Seoul.

Stranger Things Season 3 Is Over

I can’t believe it that I am hooked on Netflix’s Stranger Things series.  Thanks to missy who has been singing “Neverending Story“, for the past few weeks.  I was surprised why she was singing an 80s song which was from my era.  She told me it’s from the Stranger Things show and that the show is based on the 80s era.  I decided to check it out and the rest is history.  Stranger Things is full of nostalgic memories of my childhood.  I love the 80’s music and the cringeworthy fashion and hairstyle.

I have just finished Season 3 last night and I have to wait for another year for Season 4 to come out.  Yes, I am having withdrawal symptoms and are aimlessly searching to fill that nostalgic 80’s themed hole that is missing in my life right now.

Where To Buy Keto or Low Carb Bread and Dessert In Kuala Lumpur

I have just ordered my first low carb bread pudding and keto almond buns.  So excited to receive them today.  I purchased them from Puan Sharifah through the Low Carb and Keto Malaysia Marketplace.  Puan Sharifah bakes as a hobby and she is also following the keto way of eating.

Low carb bread pudding with dried blueberries.  I haven’t taken a bite yet and the bread pudding is now in my fridge.  It smells so good.

This is a photo of the bread puddings taken from her FB page.  You can opt for dried cranberries or no fruits at all.

My keto almond buns.

I had one for lunch today and slather it with butter.  It was so soft and delicious.

She uses stevia/erythritol in her desserts and 90 to 90% dark chocolates if the recipe calls for it.    So if you want to have some keto bread and desserts, do check out Puan Sharifah’s FB page here – https://www.facebook.com/sharifahfatimah.abubakar or the Low Carb and Keto Malaysia Marketplace.

Great Weekend With My Tribe

One of my besties was back in Ipoh last weekend so I went back to Ipoh to meet up with her.  We have not met each other for 3 years and can you imagine the conversations we had?  Eventhough all of us chat on Whatsapp but nothing beats meeting up in person.  4 of us got together on Saturday and we started with our lunch at The Museum.  Then we went to have coffee and cakes at Little Allegra.

There was so much to talk and laugh about, not to mention, photo taking time.  Sigh….the meet up was too short as we were busy with other appointments and cannot chat until nightfall.   Nevertheless, it was a great catch up and we so miss each other.

“There is something about childhood friends that you just can’t replace”.

This quote is so true!  All of us have been friends since primary school.  Life is a long, winding road, and sometimes we lose friends along the way.   However, we have been fortunate enough to stay close through the highs and lows, the distance, and anything life throws at us.  We are each other’s support system, life coaches and complaint-listeners.  So blessed to have my besties!

Kwai Chai Hong Petaling Street

Last Saturday, my family and I checked out the latest tourist attraction in Kuala Lumpur.  It is the Kwai Chai Hong, a hidden lane between Lorong Panggung and Jalan Petaling.  A few weeks before Chinese New Year when I was in Petaling Street to buy my baskets, I spotted a row of bright yellow and blue shophouses just behind the Basket Shop.  They are pre-war shophouses which have been restored.  I didn’t check them out then but lately, I have been seeing many posts on Facebook about the Kwai Chai Hong so I couldn’t wait any longer.  Below is the excerpt about Kwai Chai Hong which I read online.

This April, Bai Chuan Management unveils Project ‘Kwai Chai Hong’, which involves the restoration of 10 storehouses and the laneway hidden in between Lorong Panggung and Jalan Petaling (mostly known as Chee Cheong Kai and Petaling Street).

Nestled among rich Chinese heritage in Kuala Lumpur city centre lies Kwai Chai Hong, which carries the memories of Malaysia’s Chinese community back in the 1960s. In the preservation of the cultural legacy, Project ‘Kwai Chai Hong’ turns the walls and building’s façade into interactive thematic murals, whilst staying authentic to their architectural characteristic.

The murals depict the daily lives around the Kwai Chai Hong neighbourhood, evoking the prosperous, harmonious scene during the golden era of Kuala Lumpur Chinatown – making it a superb Instagram location for all generations. Set to be the latest attraction to Kuala Lumpur, Kwai Chai Hong is the place to be for a quick weekend excursion and plenty of scenic OOTDs.

Here are some of the murals I took that day.

The attractive yellow and blue prewar shophouses.

This bridge connects the lane to Kwai Chai Hong.

A creepy crawler plant with roots exposed.

Lanterns in the air

This is the entrance to Kwai Chai Hong. The bird mural has been there for a few years.

Another KonMari Session

So I was looking at my wardrobe a few nights ago and I didn’t like what I saw.  The pile of t-shirts and tops sitting on my wardrobe were so untidy.  I just didn’t like the way they were stacked up.  Arrgh!  I decided to do a #Konmari eventhough it was almost bedtime.

See how unorganized this is.  I know I am to be blamed because each time when I take something out, the stack becomes untidy.  So, I went through this pile and gave some clothes away.  Then, I folded them nicely and orderly and put them back.  They look better, until the next time when I have to take out another top.  Sigh!

Actually, I have been going through my wardrobe every 2 months and yet I always managed to find clothes to be given away.  This means only 1 thing – I need to shop less!

What I Did Over The Weekend

The Raya holidays are over and school is starting tomorrow.  Missy’s school didn’t have a long break during the Raya holidays as the final exam is just around the corner. She only had 2 days off.  So during this break, we did not make any plans.

I spent some ‘me time’ watching Chasing The Dragon : The Wild Wild Bunch II.  It is a pretty good movie and I know I sound bias because 4 of my favourite actors are in this movie together.  They are Tony Leung Ka Fai, Simon Yam, Gordon Lam and Louis Koo.

I watched the movie at TGV Jaya and this is now our family’s fav cinema as the seats are very comfortable compared to GSC.   Their coffee is very good too.  I got myself a cup of cappuccino that day.

See, plenty of leg room.  I do enjoy watching movies by myself.  Actually, I like doing things by myself because some quiet time is good for the soul.

On Sunday evening, we went to the park.   I haven’t run since I recovered from dengue so it was a good run for me.  Missy also ran with me initially but when she got tired, she took a breather and went on the monkey bar.

She has been pulling herself up on the bar at home so it was easy for her to make it across at the park.  Monkey bar is a good and fun exercise to improve your posture and strength.

We had a great time at the park, getting some fresh air.

Keto Bak Zhang For Dragon Boat Festival

I have been drooling at the photos of bak zhang (glutinous rice dumpling) on my Facebook feeds since 2 weeks ago. As I don’t take rice, I can only look at the bak zhang.  I have seen people selling keto bak zhang online but they are so expensive.  At RM18 for one keto rice dumpling, I find that it is way too expensive compared to the regular rice dumpling at RM7 each.  The only difference between a normal bak zhang and a keto bak zhang is that the later is made with cauliflower and psyllium husk to hold the dumpling together.

I was so happy when I saw my friend’s sister-in-law making some keto bak zhang as she is also following the keto way of eating.  This is her first time making them and so I asked her if she would sell some to me.  I didn’t know how much she would charge me but I knew it won’t be RM18 each *chuckle*.

When she finally told me that she has kept aside 5 cauli-rice dumplings for me,  I couldn’t wait to taste them.

Here is my bunch of keto dumplings.

Check out the ingredients! There are dried shrimp, scallop, mushroom, pork and salted egg yolk.  Gawd, it is so delicious!  I couldn’t taste the cauliflower and it is just like the real thing! I must say that she is really good at making keto bak zhang.  My life is now complete!

Happy Rice Dumpling Festival Everyone!