Books I enjoyed in 2025

1. The museum of useless body parts

2. 善终

3. 去爱这热气腾腾的人间

4. 食南之徒

5. 你愿意，人生就会值得

6. 山茶花情书

Letters to my friends

 1. Bee Lui

2. Hui Hui

3. John

4. Pei Lee

5. Kim

6. Size Kiat

7. Hui Ching

8. Huey Chuen

9. Erin

10. Justin Alonzo

11. Rahul

12. Wanlih

13. Dany

14. Robin

Joys of 2025

1. KC and I went to the morning market in Klang to get the CNY decorations. It has become a CNY tradition for our small family. The feel at the market was already full of festive cheer. So many things and food in preparation for CNY. Makes me feel light and happy. After that we went to buy bak-kwa and had chee cheong fun. I used RM4 to buy toto too 🤪 (18th Jan)

2. I turned 46 today. I had breakfast at RBB followed by lunch with Spectrum at Grand Imperial. Dinner was at Sip Sip with Wei and Shan. There were lion dance at the office from Astro this afternoon. There were few wishes from closed friends and family. I was especially touched by the message from my mother. I thought she won't remember. It was a nice birthday 🎂 (23rd Jan)

3. We had reunion dinner with my parents in BP today. My brother didn't make it back this year. The dinner table would be quite quiet if it's not for Reiley. She enlivened the atmosphere with her usual chatty and bossy self. After that she helped to clean up. She also opened the 2 cans of abalone when I was hopeless with the can opener. She even helped to hang the banner by climbing on the ladder. Later she showed me a little cat she folded out of a RM100 dollar note, just by referring to YouTube. She has great talents and strong organisational skills. I am glad to have her around this CNY 💕 (28th Jan)

4. We spent 2 nights in Desaru after BP. The hotel room was big enough for the girls to play badminton in it. We have the usual squabbles, but now I appreciate them as something you go through when you spend time with family 💖 (31st Jan - 1st Feb)

5. I had a quiet lunch alone at Matcha & Co. I dined on the terrace. Weather and food was good. I had time to reply to messages on my phone. Nice lunch 😁 (6th Feb)

6. Today is Thaipusam. I am thankful for this mid week break. I walked for an hour followed by brunch at Thong Kee. After that I went to Bookexcess at Sunsuria to buy books using my birthday discount 😁 (11th Feb)

7. Today I harvested my first ever cucumber from my garden. I didn't even know it was growing until today. I also received my birthday present from my hubby. The Panasonic nanocare hair dryer that I have been eyeing since last month 🎊 (27th Feb)

8. March was travelling to new places : Beijing and Sekinchan

9. I went to Moiitea after eating lunch at office. I wanted to try the Rasa Bersama set again. It was quite nice. I discovered hot drink can stop brain freeze immediately. Which is what happened after I drank the orange 🍊 Americano right after red  bean 🫘 slushie. The osmanthus jelly was nice too 🥰 (14th April)

10. I finished 食南之徒 today. It was an enjoyable experience. In fact I am happy whenever I read a book that I can't put down 🥰 (26th April)

11. I was in a bad mood today after an argument with my hubby. When I parked in the back lane, a small trash truck was behind my car. It was difficult to reverse out. The Indian uncle - the truck driver - helped to direct me out patiently with a big smile. It lifted my spirits immediately. Kind souls can make one's life better. Even if it's a brief encounter 😜 (26th May)

12. A lovely morning at Cafe Veloce in Tokyo while waiting for the laundry. It's great luxury 😁 (1st June)

13. I drove to PERKESO Klang on my own today (yay!) I was very nervous and kept chanting prayers. I reached the destination within 32mins as predicted by Waze but spent another 20 minutes looking for parking. I even drove up to the warehouse of Lotus and got stuck. It was a narrow spot, I couldn't reverse my car out. Thank God there was one kind Abang who helped me. He drove my car out. I am so thankful to meet someone like him. And also deeply thankful that I made it safely home 🏡 (16th June)

14. I drove to Ara Damansara to meet Ayu and Wan Lih today. I thought Waze will take me through the route I used before. However I used the 'backdoor way' from Glenmarie to Ara Damansara. I even passed Subang Airport on the way back. I realise finding parking is more difficult than driving there itself. Still I am glad I made it home safe and sound 😁 (17th June)

Books I read in 2025

1. 餐桌上的文化课 - 荤素搭配

2. 餐桌上的文化课 - 茶余饭后

3. The museum of useless body parts

4. 善终

5. 去爱这热气腾腾的人间

6. 如诗如画的中国-杭州

7. 如诗如画的中国-北京

8. 食南之徒

9. 孩在继续

10. 你愿意，人生就会值得

11. 山茶花情书

12. How do bridges work

Books I bought In 2025

 1. Awakenings - Oliver Sacks

2. 唐宋元明清. 朝的一天

3. Cities - the first 6000 years

4. How to make the world add up

5. The museum of useless body parts

6. 善终

7. 山茶花情书

8. 难不成是失智症

9. 女性心疗法

10. 紫禁城 100

11. 如诗如画的中国-杭州

12. 如诗如画的中国-北京

13. 去爱这热气腾腾的人间

14. 食南之徒

15. 你愿意，人生就会值得

16. 孩在继续

17. Revenge of the Tipping Point

Books I read in 2024

1. Edible Economics

2. 不便利的便利店2

3. 从前从前皇帝有座动物园

4. 在树下在传达神谕的猫🐱

5. 铁道员

6. 嗨，北京

7.  唐诗里的中国

8.  太白金星有点烦

9. 长安的荔枝

10. Same as ever

11. 在忘却温柔之前

12. 蛤蟆先生去看心理医生

13. 23 things They Don't Tell You About Capitalism 

14. Breaking The Age Code

15. 靠近你的不是人，是爱情啊

16. 情敌

17. Love, Money and Parenting 

18. Hidden Potential

19. The Good Life

20. 餐桌上的文化课 - 南米北面

21. The Mind's Eye

22. Humanimals

Joys of 2024

 1. I finally bought the cover for Strandmon armchair. It was out of stock in 2023. Now the armchair looks neat after removing mattress protector which I have been using as cover since day 1. The color of the cover is in wheat. My family thinks it makes the chair ugly. To me, it's perfect. 😘 (4th Jan)

2. I cleared off the 2 old mirrors and chopped the 2 mini trees. The 2 mini trees were growing in the pot for too long. I am glad the staff at the recycling center was willing to take the 2 old mirrors. 😄(21st Jan)

3. I drove to Bukit Kiara Equestrian club today. I took a wrong turn and had to make a big u turn. I also took an illegal turn and was honked at once. Still I managed to find the place and got home safely. I saw 2 signs on the road showing God was with me 💗 🤞🏻(23rd Jan)

4. KC bought me champagne roses and purple baby breaths today 💗 (19th Feb)

5. I attended a Cello Recital at KS Strings today. Hearing a cello sextet live was quite amazing. The sound was really rich and soothing. Reminded me the reason why I fell in love with the cello. It was a great experience 🎉 (10th March)

6. KC and I went for the Ramadan Buffet at DeWan The Linc. It has been ages since we went for a buffet. We definitely couldn't eat as much as we used to. The spread however was huge enticing. I found the Telur Goreng Kechap and Bubur Lambuk Pahang delicious and appetizing. I was just thinking I never had the chance to eat Bubur Lambuk as it's mostly prepared at masjids. Seeing it at the buffet was a nice surprise 🤤 (30th March)

7. Today when I showed my calligraphy teacher what I have re-wrote based on last year's work, he said my work last year is good enough to participate in the upcoming exhibition of 3-generation work. I am proud of myself. The work was 与天地并生 和万物为一 ☺️ (6th April)

8. We were in Melaka during Hari Raya. As I was watching 与风行，Wei saw a scene and said jokingly: 哼，生气气。。丢棍子。。 It was hilarious. I have never heard her mimic the actors in a drama 😄 (10th April)

9. My mum texted me if I was still paying the monthly wifi fees for her house. When I called back, both my mum and dad were talking to me about the issue. I don't remember the last time I heard them both on the same phone call. It was certainly something special ☺️(16th April)

10. I had a car accident today. I missed a red light and hit a Toyota Alphard. Today is not a day of joy, but definitely a day of gratitude. From Janice who was with me all the way, Nasir who came with the sticky tapes, Abang Alphard who didn't say any harsh words to the nice Datin who asked if I was ok, I couldn't have asked for nicer people whose day was somewhat disrupted by my mistake. Not forgetting my husband who called the tow truck, brought dinner and a jelly drink for me, all without scolding me. Compared to the poor drivers whose cars were crushed by the tree at Jalan Sultan Ismail today, I think I got away lucky. Thank you, God. (7th May)

11. I finished watching 我的阿勒泰 today. Xinjiang is such a beautiful place. The story is beautiful as well. It's just 8 eps. I will watch it again ❤️ (10th May)

12. I took the lrt to Awan Besar. The trip to Putra heights saw very little passengers. I read Same as Ever by Morgan Housel . The train was moving, I was learning something new and there was nothing much to distract me. It was cooling in the train. It just felt good 😊 (16th June)

13. Today we found 小饱after he has gone missing for 3 days. If it wasn't for Wei, we wouldn't have found him. 我们家葳葳好强呀. I learnt that if the person or pet is important to you, you shouldn't keep complaining about their weakness. Cos when they are gone, you will miss everything about them 😞 (27th June)

14. July was a month of fun activities. We had Team Building at Melaka. It was a short trip, but Janice took us out to eat at the special places only the locals know. This made it memorable. The activity at team building I found fun was passing the balls. It showed me how when the team has unwavering focus of achieving a common goals, the force is formidable. On 26th July, Anne and Ivene arranged for us to visit a durian farm - Eco Valley - with Mr Soh of Setia Media. It was my first time in a durian farm. It was very well maintained. The durian were 😋. As I sat there sipping coconut juice, hearing the water from the stream, I thought I could really get used to it. On the last day of July, I went to 漫云 with BeeLui. It was a private kitchen nestled on a hill in Seremban. The view and air was relaxing, especially on a working Wednesday. It was a great experience. Blessed July!😄

15. Wei wrote a personal note to me. She's so sweet 😍 (25th Sept)

16. SourceCode 2024 happened today after months of preparation. It was the first time I participated in this event. When I saw the videos playing on the giant screen, I was awed. I am lucky to meet great people from the event organiser who were professional and helpful. The team from GroupM was good too🙏🏻 (26th Sept)

17. We took a trip to Ipoh as a family during Deepavali. The trip was mainly trying new places to eat, napping and scrolling our phones. In fact, we only went to 1 tourist spot ie Tasik Cermin. The girls were squabbling as usual. It was still a great way to spend time as a family. Especially for the girls and KC. They hardly see one another for more than an hour during schooling days. I was contented that although we had to put up with the tantrums and quarrels, they did pass after a while. It was a good trip 😊 (29th Oct - 1st Nov)

18. I finished my appointment with Dr Kiran. My iron level has improved. I ate my favourite soft boiled egg and a small iced-Cham. Not crowded at Tong Kee now, still enough audience for people watching. Sunny and airy. This moment is good 😊 (5th Dec)

19. I brought Wei to Klinik Chew for checkup today. Thank God there were no cysts or fibroids and she is not anaemic. Just happy she is fine ☺️ (21st Dec)

20. I met up with Huey Chuen today. This is our first meeting after leaving SMKA / High School 27years ago. It was a very fruitful meetup 🥰. (25th Dec)