Something caught her eye……
Was it a bird? Was it a squirrel? Was it a monkey? Was it Superman? Who knows?! Who cares!! Just as long as she doesn't call out, "Mama! Mama! MAMA!!!"
Increasing home storage
We are currently in the process of renovating the home for more storage and with the new developments, I was thinking that whilst we are in renovation mode, perhaps we should also install some CCTV cameras and some home automation systems because you know how people always forget.......click to learn what next.
Interviewing prospective nannies
Tomorrow, I will be interviewing a prospective nanny that I hope will get along with T2. We are not looking into hiring full time live in help because we are so done with that. As it is, I already have Indonesian cleaners and a separate Filipino ironing lady.......click to learn what next.
Working in Retail
I have always dreamed of working in retail because I love fashion and love art and all the fun and exciting arty ideas that a retail job would bring with it but I've had some close friends in retail who say that it is bloody hard work!! And.......click to learn what next.
Service from HSBC Bank Malaysia
I must say that I have been mighty pleased with the services extended to me by HSBC Bank Malaysia, in particular the Menara Milenium Branch and the Jalan Ipoh Branch. The guys I dealt with at both branches were very helpful despite me bringing the kids (who ran.......click to learn what next.
Colourful jewelry beads
Do you love making beautiful things? I love making beautiful things but most times, I don't have the patience! Especially when it comes to making things that involve sewing, knitting, tatting, crocheting or even making accessories out of jewelry beads! I certainly know how to appreciate them though........click to learn what next.
A thousand dishes in the kitchen
I just told my husband that there is a thousand dishes for washing in the kitchen, the kids haven't yet showered and that I have 7 deadlines to meet by tonight. Crazy? Totally. His response? Shower the kids immediately, he'll do the dishes, put them to bed and.......click to learn what next.
Back to Work
Life works in funny ways. I swore that I'd never work another day in my life for someone else other than myself and what happened? He totally got me. Someone totally planted him there to cause upset in my life. Break me away from my status quo, my.......click to learn what next.
Buying organic broccoli in KL
The biggest problem with buying organic vegetables, especially broccoli, is that every single time, there will be some worm or two, lurking within the florets. I always soak my broccoli now in SALT water so that these worms DIE and fall off into the water. Otherwise, you'll be.......click to learn what next.
How to get long eye lashes
The Chinese believe that should you cut (or rather, TRIM) your baby's eye lashes, they will grow longer and curvier. I have witnessed this in friends' kids but haven't/hadn't the guts to do it with my own kids. But then again, their natural eye lashes are long and.......click to learn what next.
Best Home made Spinach Quiche
For the benefit of those of you interested in baking my terrific spinach quiche, the best home made spinach quiche in the world, here is the recipe: PASTRY: You can use frozen PAMPAS short crust pastry from your local supermarket OR make your own. If you suddenly feel.......click to learn what next.
Home made Spinach Quiche
This is one of the healthiest meals to offer a kid yet so easy to cook! It comprises spinach (iron, vitamins, fibre), cream (fat), eggs (protein), pastry (carbs), loads of cheese (fat, calcium) and whatever else you want to add into it. Speaking of which, I should cook.......click to learn what next.
Taking T1 to the musical at Istana Budaya
T1 is the love of my life and I make it a point to bring her places so we can have our one to one special moments without the cheeky little T2 causing a ruckus. Last year alone, we must have attended a dozen shows at least!!! That's.......click to learn what next.
Photo Shoot Black and White
Last year, we spent quite a bit of money experimenting with photographers. Here are some taken from one. Tell me what you think and tell me what these standard of photos are worth.
Literary Day at T1’s School
T1's school is full of performances!!! I always wonder where and how the heck they get the energy and time to practice given their already grueling academic schedule? Last year alone, there was the annual concert, the Chinese New year concert, the Deepavali concert, the Christmas concert, Literary.......click to learn what next.
