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City Capture

Posted on July 27, 2019July 12, 2024 by chefswifediary

Bangkok, soon to be a city that never sleep. Known also as Thailand’s capital, it is a large city with population estimate of 9.7 million people. A growing city with ornate shrines and vibrant street life, I truly enjoy and appreciate the well-mannered and courtesy culture of the locals. Have you been to this city?…

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Passion, do you have it?

Posted on July 3, 2019 by chefswifediary

Passion, we either have it or we don’t. There is no grey line. Pass by the same entrance everyday, today is one of those days when I stopped to deliberately observe the regular signage pinned on the wall next to the automated glass door. “Weird, the brand logo doesn’t look right. It looks like it’s…

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breather

Some breather, please.

Posted on June 10, 2019 by chefswifediary

Living in an expensive buzzing city, sophisticated high rises, heavy traffic in both human and transport are easily witnessed with naked eyes. Musty back-to-back body odour using public transport, humidity, and invisible carbon monoxide on road can only be felt. The feeling of discomfort on our daily commute is inevitable. What are our choices? To…

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bright side

The Bright Side

Posted on May 10, 2019November 22, 2025 by chefswifediary

“The grass is always greener on the other side.” ― Erma Bombeck Keeping a positive mindset and believing that there is always something greater out there waiting for us to get them – That’s how we continuously build up courage to keep our dreams alive. Having said that, it’s also important to make the best out of…

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Diversity

Cultivating positive values – How?

Posted on May 9, 2019 by chefswifediary

A nine-to-five job is no longer as straightforward as it seems. In this part of Asia, we spend a daily average of 12 hours or more at work. 50% of our daily time is spent on managing work expectation and socialising just to earn and ease a living. Because  they are not mutually exclusive, segregation of…

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instagram makes me nervous

Instagram makes me nervous. Does it to you?

Posted on May 2, 2019November 22, 2025 by chefswifediary

“Interesting. She’s got a pretty good life. I wish I’ve got this life.”. . (next). “Amazing, I want to do that too, how did he get there?” .. (next). “Lucky her, I wish I could…..” (next). The more I scroll, my self-esteem got pushed further – not upward though. Admiring how others life on Cloud…

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Earned not given.

Posted on April 8, 2019 by chefswifediary

“Respect is earned not given” – one of the most commonly heard saying in leadership journals. Likewise, achievement is well deserved for those who worked hard for it. How many of us still believe in these? Take Margaret Thatcher (1925–2013) for example. She was the first female British Prime Minister from 1979–1990. When she spearheaded the role,…

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Getting to know you.

Posted on March 30, 2019November 22, 2025 by chefswifediary

The world is changing. Everyone is crumbling to cope with the pace of change. In particular, being social in the digital world today is seen as a form of necessity. It’s assumed that those who couldn’t keep up, they’ll fall. Those who could, they’ll succeed. Unfortunately, they have got it all wrong – How? Take an…

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Women

15 Facts I Wish Everyone Knew About Women.

Posted on March 6, 2019 by chefswifediary

Just because they are neat does not mean they enjoy doing chores. Having a strong character does not mean they prefer to love more than to be loved. Being independent has nothing to do with marital status. Spending effort and time on beauty is a form of confidence investment. A good career means stability and…

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Gray skies are just clouds passing over

Superficial : Expectation vs Reality

Posted on February 17, 2019November 23, 2022 by chefswifediary

Gone are the days when Internet is a value-added option to our lives. It is now one of the necessities of life. With increasing apps creation, society is encouraged to become more superficial than ever. Physical interaction is gradually being replaced with virtual interaction. Talking is replaced with texting (it is no wonder voice calls…

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Welcome to Chef's Wife Diary!
I’m a full-time corporate professional, a proud mother of two beautiful whirlwind kids, and married to a creative chef. This is the diary of a modern woman navigating the high-stakes corporate ladder, the erratic rhythm of the restaurant industry, and everything it takes to keep a busy home happily running behind the scenes.
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  1. chefswifediary on Life simple pleasure.July 18, 2024

    Ahh how come there is trouble liking my post? Glad you drop by with your feedback. Different feelings we get…

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    I'm having difficulty liking your posts. I just went to my mom's grave as well. My husband's, also. All the…

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    Indeed! Thank you for reading and your kind comment!

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    Time definitely flies when it comes to babies growing up. Hope you're enjoying your maternity leave with your little one…

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    Thanks for reading Belinda! Much appreciated!!

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