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  • Looking Rich
    Recently a lot of my friends said I look rich…. Prolly due to the impressions I gave. I just want to say I work hard not to live averagely, if you know what I mean.… More
  • The Truth About 30s
    Nobody tells you how complicated your thirties can feel. How the ground shifts beneath you in ways you never expected. Some friends are climbing the ladder at work, while others are walking away from careers… More
  • Enjoying Life in a Slow Lane
    Guess this year is all about slowing down life and de-prioritising. Chanced upon this quote the other day. Love your life. Take pictures of everything, tell people you love them, strike up conversations with strangers.… More
  • Rose Romance
    Making good use of my Flower Dome membership heee. I love rose very much prolly cause we are very alike. Hot but pricky 🤪 Journalling my rose romance photography work at Gardens by the Bay… More
  • The Best Time Is Always Now
    In a matter of moments, a lifetime of dreams turned to ash. A brutal reminder, life is terrifyingly fragile. Everything you build, everything you hope for, everything you love, it all hangs by a thread.… More
  • Busan Breather
    Day 1- Singapore> Busan Spaland Centum City, Nasari Sikdang, Gwangalli Beach, Life Like Juok Day 2- Obok, Cloud Mipo, Haeundae Blueline Park, Seongjong Beach, Mipojib, Haeundae Traditional Market Day 3- Eggdrop, Solsot, Gwanggan, Lotte, Obanjang,… More
  • Entering the Third Decade
    On 16 Dec morning, I became emotional. Responding to birthday wishes individually led me to reflect on how these individuals have significantly impacted my life. My family, close friends and colleagues — those who provide… More
  • Little Things
    Sometimes we tend to overlook little cues when we are overwhelmed in life. I broke down during 1-on-1 meeting with le boss. Burst out crying and both of us were shocked. I am getting better… More
  • Remembrance
    Felt like I was on a rollercoaster ride yesterday. Glad to have received a message after few years to a moment of shock. Flashbacks from a decade ago kept resurfacing. We came a long way,… More
  • Journal Prompts for 2025
    1. What are 10 great things that happened or that you accomplished in 2024? I have more to write actually, but let’s keep it to myself. 2. What do you want to celebrate? 3. How… More
  • Wrapping Up 2024
    I don’t hate you 2024, but you were a difficult year, full of challenges, changes and learning. You showed me that life can change in blink of an eye and taught me to always choose… More
  • Swiss Memories
    What are your favorite memories of the entire trip? Something to look forward after the trip: Some lessons learnt: No regrets at all. Still feeling surreal that I just came back from Swiss few days… More
  • La Dolce Vita
    Many things happened in September, kinda scattered. So, I gonna do bullet points instead. My motto used to be ‘Sic Parvis Magna’, great things from small beginnings. Then I chanced upon ‘La Dolce Vita’ watching… More
  • Self Care Bear Journal
    Attended psychological first aid recently, and learnt that I actually take good care of my mental health, unintentionally. Self care, they said. There are few categories to it, namely physical, emotional, mental, social interpersonal, spiritual… More
  • Discovering New Sides Of Me
    Finally, I am having all the time to spend. No work, no exam. Recently, I learnt the new sides of me by reading, watching drama, exploring the city: Bought 2 books recently, and I can’t… More
  • Quarter Year Homebound
    Finally flying home after 3 months, all done with exam. Though it was a short trip, we got to create memories with our loved ones, what’s more meeting latest addition of family. She is too… More
  • Mid Year Review: Bullet Journal
    What I’m Proud Of: Favorite Memories: Things I Could Improve: Experience to Look Forward:
  • The 5-Minute Journal #8
    Amazing things happened recently: Today’s affirmation: Something I want to do after this hiatus:
  • Everything Will Fall Into Place As It’s Meant To Be
    Killing few accounts after reviewing for more than a year. It was a long fight with relevant stakeholders, but glad that everything falls into place. Team lead thanked me a million, knowing the complexity and… More
  • Back to the Place I Had My First Snow
    Day 1- Singapore>Seoul 당산꽃_Seafood Platter Day 2- Gwangjang Market_Mandu Guksu, Gyeongbukgong_First Hanbok Experience, Bukchon Hanok, Insadong, Myeongdong Day 3- Joogang Haejang_Beef Tenderloin Soup, Coex Mall, Starfield Library, Garosugil, Apgujeong_Sinsachon Honey Mageokli, Mooni Cafe, Myeongddong_Odarijip, Hongdae… More
  • The Missing Labels
    March is here. And I made an unexpected decision that I wouldn’t think of doing it after staying in Singapore for more than a decade. I did it anyway. Of course, I sought my parents’… More
  • Everything Will Fall Into Place Right?
    I have officially moved on to new team on 1 Feb, felt like a newbie at work. Not knowing what to expect or so… My ex-teammates are no longer same floor as me, so I… More
  • How I Kickstart 2024
    Knew 4 ladies during Penang trip. We are of the same age, that explains why we clicked well I guess. We literally spent 3D2N together. We talked about marriage, love, life & career. They are… More
  • Journal Prompts for 2024
    2. What do you want to celebrate? 3. How do you want to approach 2024? 4. What qualities do you want to cultivate? 5. What good habits do you want to continue adopting? 6. How… More
  • Last Homebound in 2023
    Managed to go home one last time before year ends. Everything happens for a reason. Never meant to take long leaves to go home initially, however, there were few occasions happening. Fulfilling duty of a… More
  • Tranquil Moments
    It has been awhile I am lying on couch, catching up with friends and family over messages. These few weeks have been crazy- overwhelmed with work, settling house furniture, planning for a workshop held in… More
  • Winter Sydney
    What are your favorite memories of the entire trip? Something to look forward after the trip:
  • Kids Are Fallen Angels
    I had the sweetest hug from a little girl yesterday. Went for volunteer work with a group of family, spending time at Jumptopia, iLight. It is an annual event sponsored by my company. Given the… More
  • May Day
    May was not smooth as I wished. But hey, it’s June already! What I did in May: Don’t really recall what happened during those rainy days. One good superpower I guess… Watching a camping variety… More
  • Reminiscing Taiwan
    Picture says it all. Day 1- Shang Wen Brunch, Komeda Coffee, Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, Da Dao Cheng Braised Pork Rice, Taipei 101, Florian, Ichiran Day 2- Fu Hang Soy Milk, Shandao Temple, Huashan Creative Park,… More
  • April Journal
    Feeling well contented this April. It has been a fruitful one with plenty of takeaways, regardless in career etc. So many social activities in April, finally all has come to an end! Everything would be… More
  • Capturing March Times
    Truly counting my blessings for having good health, stable job & a roof over head. A friend of same birthdate as myself, got laid off recently. Yup, she was part of the tech laid off.… More
  • February Little Moments
    February has been hectic, mainly still coping with new job scope. I knew it is a phase where everyone would need to go through. So exhausted in recent that I barely come home without working… More
  • Bustling January
    Kickstart 2023 with healthy sports activity with le troop, followed by Chinese cuisine buffet at night. Flew back hometown few days later to attend BFF weddings held on weekends. Finally attended BFF weddings (church wedding… More
  • Journal Prompts for 2023
    2. What do you want to celebrate? 3. How do you want to approach 2023? 4. What qualities do you want to cultivate? 5. What bad habits do you want to leave in the past?… More
  • It’s the Time of the Year Again
    They said Christmas is all about celebration & gratitude, I couldn’t agree more! We work hard since beginning of the year, focus on what we want to achieve. And then, we gather before the year… More
  • November Journal
    November has been crazy, but let’s take a moment to pen down: Covid Nightmare Was down with Covid after le Perth trip. Spammed myself with lozenges and coconut water. Thanks to friends and family who… More
  • Perth Memories
    What are your favorite memories of the entire trip? Something to look forward to after the trip: Some lessons learnt:
  • Celebrating September
    September has been a fruitful one. Achieved multiple milestones (little), had plenty good news, long lost gatherings, I appreciate every chance I get, exposure I have, people I meet. Nowadays, I rarely spend time with… More
  • The 5-Minute Journal #7
    I am grateful for: Loving family Kind landlady & housemate Helpful colleagues Supportive bosses Today’s affirmation: Always choose kindness You attract what you are Good working environment > high salary If someone had a positive… More
  • New Home
    You might or might not know, I have finally moved house after a decade. It was a contemplated decision. I was questioned many times, why do you move when you have such nice landlady? What… More
  • The 5-Minute Journal #6
    I am grateful for: Get to know a lot of alumni, expanding connection CSR by doing beach clean up at East Coast Park Arrived home safe despite raining cat and dog Exploring new yoga postures,… More
  • Love Or Bread
    Recently, two women that I knew of, they chose to give in to end their long distance relationship (LDR). They quit their job/ gave up family business, taking a leap of faith to move to… More
  • Mid Year Review: Bullet Journal
    What I’m Proud of: Work out constantly, have better skin Completed 3 ICA certificates with merit, en route to complete curriculum Being appointed social committee, representing team of 70++ people Resume volunteer work after Covid… More
  • Are You Happy?
    He ever said so long she (me) is happy… But, are you? I wanted to ask. Never had I thought I could be someone source of happiness. Came home a week to spend time with… More
  • The 5-Minute Journal #5
    I am grateful for: Finding out my stye early. I am on medical leave today My colleagues checking in if I am doing okay Able to visit temple for prayers after so many months Spending… More
  • The 5-Minute Journal #4
    I am grateful for: Be able to donate blood 3rd time in my life- I am healthy! Able to return home soon- with my brother this time round Being healthy- I used to have stomach… More
  • Good Friday Indeed
    It’s a long weekend these weekends. Hence, my parents decided to come down for visit. It has been more than 2 years since they came down to Singapore. It was pretty spontaneous. Earlier, I was… More
  • Who Do You See Yourself Compare With
    He asked: who do you see yourself compare with? Myself, I said. Just saying everyone has their own path and I don’t wanna compare myself with anybody else. So long I am doing better than… More
  • 3 Months Old Yogi Bear
    This week marks my 3rd month being a yogi bear. Just in case you don’t know, a yogi is a practitioner of Yoga. I have been attending classes regularly since day 1 in 2022. Can… More
  • Homebound’ 22
    The day has finally arrived… after 2 years. From booking vaccinated travel lane (VTL) flight, applying leaves, scheduling appointment for PCR test etc., I am finally home! Did I cry for a moment? Let’s not… More
  • First Wedding Vow of the Year
    It has been awhile since I attended a wedding. I supposed to attend 3 overseas weddings last year, but they got postponed due to Covid. Singapore has strict regulations to comply, so yeah my friend… More
  • New Year New Resolutions
    Came across a post on social media the other day. It was “I can’t even remember the last time I ever had any new year’s resolutions because I was definitely one of those “why bothers?… More
  • Journal Prompts for 2022
    1.     What are 10 great things that happened or that you accomplished in 2021? Successful internal mobility Passed ICA advanced certificate Met someone who changed my perception of love   Blood Donation Candlelight concert… More
  • Let Things Happen, Trust The Journey And Enjoy The Ride!
    Appreciate where you are in your journey, even if it’s not where you want to be. Every season serves a purpose. Let things happen, trust the journey and enjoy the ride! To sum up, it… More
  • The 5-Minute Journal #3
    Today I am grateful for: Today’s affirmation: Here are few amazing things that happened today:
  • The 5-Minute Journal #2
    Today I am grateful for: Having booster shot ✨ Waking up at 9am++ after so long ✨ Having group call with family ✨ Eating Tiramisu (fav cake) in birthday month ✨ Today’s affirmation: I am thankful… More
  • Birthday Diary
    Waking up to plenty birthday wishes in the morning. I still woke up as if I am going to work since I am heading temple for prayers in the morning. I think I have been… More
  • Law of Attraction
    I don’t deem myself a book smart or very intelligent person. But somehow I am one lucky girl- I always get what I want, of course I work my way up too. I am an… More
  • Unsettled
    At times I stay late at work, biting granola bar, thereafter continue drafting my emails… At times I eat sandwiches as late dinner by the roadside, waiting for taxi to go home… At times I… More
  • Often We Thought… We Assumed.
    All along I know that communication plays vital part in life, regardless with family, at work or in relationships. But recently, I learn that consequences of good communication are indeed loud and impactful. Communication allows… More
  • Rocky November
    Can I just say November is not a good month, well at least to me. On top of crazy workload, I am now acting as an interim team lead in the meantime before my senior… More
  • Time is Like A River
    Time is like a river. You cannot touch the same water twice, because the flow has passed will never pass again. Enjoy every moment of your life! A message that strikes me when le mom… More
  • Finding Comfortable Shoes
    Well, please don’t get confused or misunderstood. Obviously, it is not a blog teaching you tips on how to find a pair of comfortable shoes here. Pretty much just a metaphor. Hmm how do I… More
  • Slowly but Surely…
    Finally, back to office after 2 months. Apparently, it was my very first week working in the office after internal transfer. Having a million-dollar view, I finally made it, I thought. I feel so powerful… More
  • Love Yourself First before Falling in Love
    Not falling in love yet… I am a total different person now, I feel. I am not afraid to voice out, take rejections and have more self awareness. I guess it was my damn ego… More
  • Learning to Stop Being Hard on Myself
    I had a panic attack last last weekends. My heart pounded so fast and I couldn’t sleep. Dramatic yet real. One moment, I was so excited about my purchase from Zara, next second, I started… More
  • The 5-Minute Journal #1
    Today I am truly grateful for: My well-being ✨ A roof over my head ✨ End the day with rain. Hmm cosy ✨ Here’s what would make today great: Wear more comfortable shoes. My back… More
  • Dramatic Work Weeks
    Hmm. Where do I start? My days with the new team were super dramatic. I was first being issued quarantine order (QO) on second day at work. Oh well, I still work since I am… More
  • Mon Vaccination Experience
    Today marks my day two after jabbing second dose of Pfizer. Not to mention, it is also my second day on medical leave. All I want to say is Thank God I survived. The side-effects… More
  • I Was Issued Quarantine Order!
    You might not know this, but I was issued Quarantine Order (QO) under the Infectious Diseases Act for quarantine for 10 days. It all started on one fine morning, where I woke up to an… More
  • Nothing Was Right
    It was rather a long week indeed. Last week started with news of le uncle’s family got infected with Covid-19, but thank God they are recovering well. Uncle was sent to quarantine center; cousins were… More
  • Raindrops on Window Panes
    A mini staycation of mine has finally come to an end. The weather was cooling and breezy that I have actually been snuggling under a blanket for the past few days. Occasionally, some hot tea… More
  • It’s Not a Goodbye, It’s Au Revoir
    Finally, my position with operations has come to an end. I didn’t cry! It’s not a sad thing, I feel. I received farewell gifts, bunch of well wishes and pending lunch dates. I am glad… More
  • Finally!
    Kick start July with bunch of good news! And yes, I have been smiling a lot since day 1 of July hehe. Finally, gotten both vaccine appointments. Have been spamming registration link for God knows… More
  • Wearing Lesser Makeup But I’m Lovin’ It
    Prolly due to Covid-19 with lesser social activities, I rarely wear make up nowadays, but I am lovin’ it. Though I occasionally miss those events where I can dress up, meet new people, have fun… More
  • Nothing Lasts
    A star has fallen. He left few days ago. She is leaving in 2 weeks’ time. I am leaving in less than a month. “Cause in my mind, nothing lasts…” From a song I have… More
  • Busier Than Ever
    Finally back to work after a short break. And yes, I am done and dusted with 1st module assignment. Self declared semester break, woohoo!! I am secretly planning for another staycation to reward myself already.… More
  • Mid Year Review: Bullet Journal
    What I’m Proud of: Completing my reading goal (one book per month at least) Successful internal transfer attempt Gold award nomination (can’t wait for the results!) Writing weekly journal consistently Blood & monetary donation Pursue… More
  • Everything Happens for a Reason
    Can I just say I aced the interview, hehe! Yup, I got the job. Everything happened in blink of an eye. I was preparing Q&A and rehearsing role play at home last weekends, and here… More
  • A Little Bit of This And That
    Guess what?! I got an interview! I was so excited and kinda nervous at the same time. Well, I would say more joy than being anxious definitely. I feel like I am one step closer… More
  • Mama
    Never stop believing, she said Never settle for less, she said Never chase after guys, she said Strive for financial independence instead Work hard for your passion instead Love yourself more instead She taught me… More
  • Knowing Your Value
    I used to be very responsive, easily upset when I got mistreated, being accused on things I have ever done. I felt like I need to explain. But as I grow up, I realize that… More
  • Unexpected Conversations with Gorgeous Souls
    I was in bad shape earlier despite trying to be okay, so He decided to send people to me. Few friends of mine were checking on me at the same time. I knew I was… More
  • Long Distance Friendships
    Came across a question on school’s confession page where one posted: “I’d like to ask if my life is normal. I have friends in school and work. During my school days or workdays, I talked… More
  • The Second Child
    Many people might not know this, I am actually the middle child in my family. Growing up with a special needs elder brother (Gor), I don’t really get to enjoy the perks being a younger… More
  • Expat Story: A Different Chinese New Year
    Marking one year not returning home aka first time celebrating Chinese New Year (CNY) overseas. No reunion dinner, no new clothes, no visitations… initially! To be honest, I had no plans on how am I… More
  • 2020 Reflections x 2021 Intentions
    1.     What challenges did you face?     –  Uncertainties, adjusting to new norm   2.      What lessons did you learn?     –   Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown… More