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Saturday, February 28, 2026

When CNY Becomes Simpler, But More Meaningful

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My parents no longer do elaborate CNY preparations like they did in the early 1980s, when my late maternal grandmother was still around. Bac...
Thursday, February 26, 2026

The 10th Day of CNY: Health Checks & Family Lunch In Menglembu

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Today is the 10th day of Chinese New Year, and was my scheduled yearly medical check-up and Pap smear. This year, instead of visiting my us...
Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Rethinking Retirement at 53

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 When I was in my early twenties, I had a very clear picture of life. By age 53, I imagined I would have retired — bags packed, passport rea...

Why Financial Literacy Is a Vital Skill for Modern Parents

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Meta Description: Learn how financial literacy helps modern parents cut money stress, protect their families and teach kids healthy money h...
Monday, February 23, 2026

Chinese New Year Day 7 - A Spoonful of Memories Across Generations

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Today is Yan Yat — the birthday of all humankind, also known as Everyone’s Birthday. It falls on the 7th day of Chinese New Year. Since I wa...
Sunday, February 22, 2026

2026 Chinese New Year

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CNY felt different this year — in the best way. For the first time in years, I’m celebrating the entire 2 weeks of CNY back in my hometown, ...
Thursday, February 19, 2026

A New Chapter, Same Traditions — Celebrating CNY and Sherilyn at 21

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This year’s Chinese New Year felt a little different, yet beautifully familiar in its own way. On the 1st day of CNY, the three girls and th...

UK Crypto Investors Must Supply Account Details to HMRC

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Those who hold cryptocurrency in the United Kingdom must now share their account details with tax officials. This is to ensure all relevant ...
Sunday, February 15, 2026

Reunion Season, A House Full of Joy

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The house has been unusually lively these past few days — the kind of liveliness that fills the air with warmth and reminds you what home re...
Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Haru's Vet Day

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Yearly vaccination + deworming day for my brave little girl yesterday 🐱 She was so scared and trembling the whole time… that big barking do...
Tuesday, February 10, 2026

How I Calm My Mind When Anxiety Hits

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The six months before I moved back home from KL… my panic and anxiety attacks were at their worst. Some nights, I would wake up gasping...
Monday, February 9, 2026

You Think You Own a Cat… But She Owns You

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Haru is slowly feeling more and more at home. It’s been almost two months since we moved back from KL to Ipoh, and the change in her is so o...
Saturday, February 7, 2026

42 Years of Neighbours, Now My Makan Buddies

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From kid next door to joining my parents’ morning walk gang — 40 years of neighbours, food, and laughter. Life comes full circle. I’ve offic...
Friday, February 6, 2026

Homegrown Pineapple In A Flower Pot From Our Garden

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My dad finally harvested his homegrown pineapple today, and it felt like such a small but meaningful victory. He started growing it more tha...
Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Alycia's Tokyo Getaway

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Finally sharing some photos from Alycia’s Tokyo getaway with her friend, plus meeting her uncle there. From gigantic snow crabs to sweet gia...
Sunday, February 1, 2026

Growing Old Together: The Small Changes I Have To Make

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Living with parents in their 80s teaches you something no book or motivational quote ever can. It’s not the big, dramatic sacrifices. It’s t...
Saturday, January 31, 2026

How My 83-Year-Old Dad Cooks Our Childhood Whole Winter Melon Stew | Traditional Family Recipe

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This double boiled whole winter melon is more than just a dish in our home — it’s a family tradition. My 83-year-old dad is cooking a recipe...
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