Is there anything as beautiful as the hanging garden of Bak Changs? Photo by Sharon The day started out pretty blah.  Work was a-piling.  Schedules with a loved one seemed star-crossed at best.  And to top it all off, it was the Dumpling Festival and there was no Bak Chang (dumpling) in sight for me [...]

I’ve never been the one who’s always on the lookout for new things to do or see.  I’m perfectly happy going back to old favourites – food, holiday destinations, lounge about at home, etc.  There’s safety and comfort in the old and familiar. Once in a while, I do break out of habit and go [...]

It is undeniable.  Men and women do act like they come from different planets.  John Gray’s classic ‘Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus’ is still evergreen and ever-relevant. We don’t mean to hurt each other but even the best of intentions can come out sounding wrong.  A good example would be the [...]

Facebook, or better known as FB, is a necessary evil. It has its benefits – it’s easier to keep in touch with acquaintances, friends and family flung at all corners of the world. And it’s a joy to reconnect with college mates and long-ago pen pals you haven’t heard from in yonks. It’s also a [...]

The weather’s been utterly and horribly hot. It makes the best of us wilt like soggy cabbages that someone forgot to put in the fridge.  My brains are addled, my eyes are on half-mast all day and I just feel like saying ‘No’ to everything. Especially to Nooka. Just discovered this funky brand of watch [...]

Probably one of the sweetest things a friend can say is:  “I’ve got your back.” It makes a huge difference when knowing that you are not alone.  That someone cares.  And so very gamed to be your cheerleader and avid supporter. With friends like these, one can weather the toughest storms in life. And the [...]