she strives to do it all
It’s mid-June and I’m feeling overwhelmed with the amount of items on my to-do-list. Have I been the main culprit behind this? How much more can I cutback to simplify life? Life is simple Life is simple when there is just me. However, there isn’t any meaning if there is only me. My spouse came…
What notable things happened today? A leaseholder myself, Snellers the property management company has formally apologised for their poor management. Admittedly, I wouldn’t have received a formal apology if it wasn’t due to the First-Tier Tribunal charge imposed on them. It costs £100 to raise that charge, what the heck. I’ve been on back and…
Ever wonder who we are today have a lot to do with our childhood years? Childhood is a magical time, full of wonder and exploration. It’s also a critical period when the power of influence plays a significant role in shaping who we become. The influences we encounter during these early years, regardless of positive…
What’s the one luxury you can’t live without? The one luxury I can’t live without is sitting down doing nothing at all. Since motherhood and especially becoming a mother of two children, I hardly have the chance to do this. It has always been about getting things done and sorting things out. That includes sitting…
I stumbled upon Business of Fashion podcast episode where Imran Ahmed interviewed Leena Nair, Chanel’s current Chief Executive Officer (CEO). She is the first Asian female CEO of the French luxury brand. I start studying about her background, forte, and how she succeeded to where she is today. I am intrigued to see that Leena’s…
Motherhood and career are two significant and rewarding paths that many women simultaneously navigate. While both roles offer unique challenges and enrichments, finding a balance between them can sometimes feel like undertaking a high-wire act. However, with strategic planning and flexible approaches, it is possible to maintain a fulfilling career while embracing the joys and…
If you have been following my blog, you will see that my recent posts are related to chapters of motherhood. Yes, I’m on maternity leave since November 2023. What else I could be writing? As my newborn is coming to two and half months old now, my first born baby girl isn’t slowing down in…
My partner came back and rushed me to the hospital at 10am. Just as I was in pain and anxious about unexpected early labour, my 2 years old daughter said the most unexpected and wonderful thing: “Mommy in pain? I am here mommy” and gave me a hug. Vaginal Birth C-Section (VBAC) 2 years ago,…
Counting down to my due date, I was craving for food based on what I saw and heard around me. Chicken rice, yummm… I specifically mentioned to my partner that I wanted nothing but chicken rice. The dish paired well with my aunt’s home made spicy chilli paste. My partner further toned down the spice…
November 2023 is surely a month to remember. My brother and his wife on the other side of world are expecting their first child. My brother-in-law and his wife are expecting their second child. Difference by a week, one after another, my partner and I are expecting our baby number 2 at the end of…