I started off wanting to fill my Saturday with a hatful of projects – some undone, some halfway through, some just biting at my ankles for want of getting started. Then I decided, to heck with it. I will reclaim my Saturday. I will give myself a break today. I’ve been working really hard. I’ve …
Read MorePine Nut Fetish 5
I don’t watch Jamie Oliver’s Naked Chef cooking series for a few reasons. One, I cringe at his lisping. Or else, he’s got a damn huge tongue that won’t fit his mouth. Two, Nic hates his guts – says Jamie disrespects food. More specifically, Jamie disrespects his ingredients by simply whacking them to tatters. Which …
Read MoreGoing Bald For Charity 1
Not me lah. While I would love to say I’m THAT gutsy, I am not. I am a vainpot and love my hair a bit too much to go bald BUT hear me out. I’ve got a gutsy friend who will be shaving off all her hair for charity come this November. I spoke to …
Read MoreWant To Be Another Kind of Apprentice? 8
I found out about this programme from Fidel, a friend who is the PAPA Programme Coordinator. I’ve known her for a while now and she and her husband are very supportive of heritage arts and events of Penang. Her two children are active in Anak-anak Kota, a brilliant programme for Penang school children. In fact …
Read MoreRaya Came Early 2
I have many friends online and offline. I think that’s one of life’s pleasures – having friends across geographical regions (it’s easier to stay in touch now with technology) and connecting with them. Dotty’s one of my friends who met me on my blog. Yes, this very blog. I’ve had this blog running for the …
Read More3…Going Strong 5
Last week was a bit of rush for me as we held our first free talk. Anyway, that’s done till the next monthly talk comes up in September. (Just in case you want to attend, do sign up! I promise it’s fun and educational.) The next day, I rushed off to my WomenBizSense lunch to …
Read MoreExploring Penang On Foot 11
This post is a bit overdue. But it is an example of what Nic and I love about Penang. There’s much to see, explore, appreciate and love. Visiting art galleries is something we do when we’re free. It’s great to check in on the latest artists, especially up and coming ones. I still nag Nic …
Read MoreThe Question of Filial Piety 3
I had debated with myself whether or not to write this. By writing this, I am opening up and divulging secrets -which probably is only important to me. Still they are secrets. Reading about children abandoning parents in hospitals and old folks’ homes recently kept me thinking. The newspaper story kept reiterating stories and interviews …
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