a letter to life

24 December 2025

I genuinely miss the excitement of blogging. However, what I miss the most is the vibrant connections. Years back, when I first dipped my toes into blogging, I adored visiting other blogs. I loved exploring how they decorated their spaces and I cherished reading their personal stories. Naturally, I’d always leave comments to show my appreciation and try to make friends with them.

It was a delightful journey filled with joy and good vibes. I took my first steps into the blogging world back in 2009. Over the years, I’ve created countless blog names and URLs, and I'm crossing my fingers that this one will become my home. While I don't update my blog often, it's not due to boredom; rather I sometimes find myself at a loss for words. I worry that the repetitive of my daily routine might lead my writing to feel dull and uninteresting. I honestly don't really much to share.

But I really wanna start to dive back into writing, to fill my days doing my favourite things cause blogging once filled my heart with joy. Now I spend most of my time playing games for hours and I realize that I somehow feels a little bit burnt out hence why I am making a delibrate effort to squeeze blogging into my schedule.

I truly hope that other bloggers will make a return as well. It would be wonderful to see more personal lifestyle posts from them. I want to learn about their favorite things, the delicious foods they’ve enjoyed, their latest shopping hauls and the experiences that have influenced them. In short, I crave writing that reflects themselves rather than just a summary of drama. Lets start again and say hello to each other through blogwalking!

Till here then. Xoxo ~

read

21 December 2025

2025 Recap: Personal Highlights & Reflections

2025 is coming to a close and we will welcome 2026. Are you ready for a new year, a new you?

As I take a moment to reflect on the intricacies of my daily life, it becomes increasingly clear that there are numerous aspects that in need of change and adjustment. This year has been quite a roller coaster for me as it is filled with ups and downs but I wouldn’t say it was entirely bad or good. That's just how life goes, right? Some events unfolded for a reason while others were just unfortunate moments. Yet I can’t help but feel thankful for both experiences as many say that every situation has its lessons. Embracing this mindset allows me to grow and evolve, helping me navigate the complexities of my journey with a sense of purpose and resilience.

I find joy in gathering these moments. They serve as gentle reminders in the midst of life's chaos, providing us with solace, connection, and a profound sense of meaning. Here's to another collection of the moments I've picked up this year.

일. In April, I had the wonderful opportunity to visit Seoul with my family. I even bought a brand new pair of boots (I love boots!) thinking, of course, that the lingering chill of winter was behind us and that vibrant flowers would be blooming all around. However I couldn’t have been more mistaken. To my dismay, it was still quite chilly despite winter supposedly being over. We enjoyed a full week there filled with beautiful sights and experiences except for one little hiccup. I can’t help but feel betrayed by the snow which decided to reappear just as we left the country. It hardly seems fair! I've been yearning to see the fresh snow again since my last visit in 2018, but alas, it escaped me once more. Perhaps next time will hold better luck!

이. I began my gaming journey in March and it’s incredible how quickly my travel budget vanished into building a gaming PC. Those expenses were substantial yet I truly don’t regret a single penny spent. I often said that once I got my hands on those games, there would be no turning back. Well, that prophecy has become my reality. Although it steals my sleep time, I must admit it’s all worth it. The hours I dedicate have transformed into something profoundly meaningful for me. See point number 3.

삼. I've created countless memories with the friends I've made in the game. It's surprising especially since I'm naturally an introverted person. I usually keep to myself and wouldn't even answer the phone back in the day. Yet I've really managed to step out of my comfort zone when it comes to socializing and I’m proud of that. Still, I wonder if this newfound confidence will translate into real-life interactions. Deep down I'm still that shy, reserved person, just a bit of a “shy shy cat,” you know? But I have my darksystem family in the game and they bring me so much joy and laughter!

사. The best thing that happened to me was finally experiencing what it's like to have a brother. I’ve often wished my late brothers were here with me but this world wasn’t meant for them. So Allah blessed me with someone I can call abang. Unfortunately it was only for a short time and Allah took him away from me, from us. The pain is incredibly deep. Even though we’re not connected by blood, he is my brother, both in this world and the next. He showed me the beautiful bond of abang and adik and it’s something I would never trade for anything.

오. After years of struggling with my emotions and constantly fighting against myself, I believe I have finally mastered the art of stoicism. This means I’ve learned how to manage my emotions effectively without falling into the trap of complaining about them or letting them control my actions. It feels almost as if I've become heartless or perhaps more accurately, like the “chill girl” who no longer gives energy to the things that don't contribute positively to my life. My peace has become my top priority; I realize how essential it is for my overall well-being. I’ve adopted a straightforward approach: anything that disrupts my peace, no matter how significant it may seem to others, I simply cut out of my life. It’s a liberating decision to make even if it sometimes feels a bit harsh.

육. I am currently in a relationship with someone who I am genuinely glad to have met. He stands out as one of the nicest people I've encountered compared to others I've dated in the past. My hope is that this relationship could be the one that lasts even though we’ve been experiencing some challenges lately. I find it difficult to articulate my feelings as certain issues seem to relapse. It creates a longing for solitude; a time when I can be completely by myself. Like I said just now, my peace is my top priority. Lately I've felt a stronger desire to retreat into my own space and have less interaction but I also need him at the same time. This internal conflict feels somewhat frustrating. I’m making a conscious effort to ground myself and approach everything with rationality, trying to find a balance between my need for solitude and my desire to maintain this relationship.

칠. When I talked about making changes and adjustments in my life earlier, I realized it's time to completely revamp my daily schedule. I’ve noticed that I often spend 5 to 6 hours gaming, which isn’t the most productive use of my time. To foster a more balanced and fulfilling life, I’m planning to reintroduce blogging and reading into my routine. Writing and reading has always been a passion of mine. I'm eager to dive back in. I’ve managed to carve out at least an hour each day for workouts which I consider a significant achievement. Committing to regular exercise was challenging for me in the past and the fact that I've made this a part of my routine makes me feel proud. I followed my own schedule yey! I really need to restructuring my daily to-do list to include these passions of mine with the hope to cultivate a more enriching and rewarding lifestyle.

팔. I am currently looking forward to enjoying hearty meals each day. One of my main goals is to significantly reduce my consumption of oily foods and junk foods, replacing them with healthier alternatives that provide the nutrients I need. This transition has proven to be quite challenging for me sebab aku suka makan! However I understand that this change is necessary for my well-being. I also want to shed some excess weight. This has been a recurring struggle for me over the years and I have often found myself falling short of my weight loss goals. This time I am determined to stay focused and keep pushing forward on this journey toward a healthier lifestyle.

구. Embracing minimalism has certainly been a challenging journey for me but I remain committed to the pursuit of living with less. Over the past few days I've taken significant steps to declutter my space, parting ways with several items I no longer use or need. This journey toward minimalism is intertwined with my financial habits as well. I’ve noticed a pattern of impulsive buying where I acquire items on a whim without fully considering their value or necessity. This behavior not only contributes to clutter but also hinders my ability to save money effectively. My goal moving forward is to cultivate mindfulness around my purchases, enabling me to prioritize saving and making intentional choices about what I bring into my life.

십. Last but certainly not least, I have found myself completely captivated by Stranger Things! Over the past few days, I embarked on an exhilarating full series marathon that lasted for about three for four days straight maybe. I've always had a fascination with the concept of parallel universes, but the show's portrayal of the upside down world takes that idea to a whole new level. It’s both eerie and intriguing. My partner was the one who suggested I check out this series and I’m totally hooked!

This year has truly been a transformative journey for me, prompting significant changes within myself that I never anticipated. Im closing this year with a content heart and overflowing bucket of gratitude. I'm looking forward to experiencing more exciting and meaningful moments in the year ahead.

Till then! Xoxo ~

read

14 August 2024

5 Ways To Simplify Life

Being in my 30s makes me want to have a truly peaceful life — less drama, more good vibes. Having a small circle is a bonus, so I don't need to worry about cutting people off except for strengthening my boundaries and protecting my inner peace. But that doesn't really matter cause I am focusing on myself more. I am trying my best to simplify life, which I started way back in my late twenties. The realization kicked in when I was struggling to find happiness in my life. I wrote a post about of thing about happiness last year, and being in that retrospective mode has changed my life.

Slowing down life helps me enjoy the present moment and reduce stress. Here are five things I do to simplify life and make me more at peace. It is just a teeny tiny change, but it still works wonders for me.

1. Practice mindfulness.

It is the act of paying full attention to the present moment without judgment. Live life as it is. This is quite difficult since I tend to reflect on the past and worry about the future. Keep trying until it allows you to focus on the here and now. This will reduce our tendency to rush things through life; in return, we will find ourselves smiling at the end of the day.

2. Simplify your schedule.

Reduce the unnecessary activities in your daily routine by doing fewer things. Manage your time well to accomplish your tasks. This is why I am so into minimalism, especially when it comes to space—home, room, etc. Less stuff means less time to tidy things up and more time for hobbies that bring me joy and fulfillment.

3. Unplug from technology.

Easy peasy tips! Constant connectivity on social media can lead to stress. Take a break from the screens and do something more happier. Don't waste your time reading gossip or commenting on someone's wall about things unrelated to you. It's not worth the time to be a busybody. Your own time is ticking!

4. Engage in slow hobbies.

This one depends on the individual itself. My only slow hobby is reading. I can't do gardening or knitting, so yeah, do what you love and immerse yourself in the process. Don't rush. Let the things you do give you a sense of calm and fulfillment as you enjoy the journey. (but readers dont really go slow when reading, right? :P)

5. Cultivate gratitude.

Learn to acknowledge and appreciate the positive aspects of your life, even the smallest things. It helps you shift your focus from what's missing to what you have and encourages contentment. We tend to ignore the small, treasurable things and be ungrateful, which ends up putting us in a stressful situation. Try to reflect on each thing and unfold the hidden gems.

Simplifying life can lead to greater clarity, less stress, less drama, and more enjoyment. Let's live a life full of balance and be more peaceful.

₊ .・✧.・。.・.°˖ ✧.・。.・.✧・. ₊

Would you simplify your life to be more at peace?

read

29 May 2024

Men Without Women Review

Reading has always been one of my favourite hobbies. Not everyone can afford to go to many places, but with reading it takes you on wondrous escapism to everywhere; back to the past, to the future, to the wizardry realms and even the world full of knowledge (and ahem a world with the hottest dude). Reading is definitely a legal sorcery everyone can do.

“Life is strange, isn’t it? You can be totally entranced by the glow of something one minute, be willing to sacrifice everything to make it yours, but then a little time passes, or your perspective changes a bit, and all of a sudden you’re shocked at how faded it appears. What was I looking at? You wonder.”

This book is about men, written by a man for another men to read. Ada 7 short stories about men who have lost their loved one, yang dipermainkan dan yang sik pernah jumpa kekasih hati. Senang cerita buku tok tentang lelaki yang tersakiti and how it hurts them and how it changes them.

All the story revolve around love & feelings but there is nothing romantic about it. Cuma hal hal yang menyedihkan but beautifully written at the same time. Ada part yang susah mok paham maksud sebenar sebab penulis tok memang suka suruh reader nya berfikir. Its my first time reading Haruki’s writing so it will take time to get used to it.

Whatever disagreement i have upon few statements in this book, i cant really elaborate it sebab its 99.9% from lelaki punya pov. Contoh bila Dr Tokai cakap perempuan suka menipu. Bila menipu boleh tidur lena. Sik semua la perempuan camya. Dan lelaki pun camya bah. And they also have this so called independent organ that allows them to tell lies. It’s an individual behaviour that cannot be categorised based on gender. And yes i was damn flabbergasted about what happens to him. He utterly feeling frustrated to the point of starving himself to death. Dipermainkan oleh bini orang. Its kinda sad sebab dah tua bah baruk nya tauk rasa “in love” ya macam ne 🥹💔 Tapi salah nya juak lah sebab..sapa suruh bergerek dgn bini org? (do read this book mun mok tauk kenak)

Each short stories has different character with different traits. They feel different things, experience different memories and tackling their love life in different ways. And their understanding about these life-changing events are very unalike. Para lelaki boleh la baca buku tok to understand what it truly feels like being the ‘men without women’. 😌

“𝘉𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘭𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘔𝘦𝘯 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘞𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘭-𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘱𝘦𝘵, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘉𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘹 𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘵. 𝘓𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘍𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘭𝘦 𝘌𝘢𝘴𝘵. 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘔𝘦𝘯 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘞𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘷𝘢𝘴𝘵, 𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘮𝘪𝘹, 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘳 𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘰𝘯.”

The Synopsis

A dazzling new collection of short stories—the first major new work of fiction from the beloved, internationally acclaimed, Haruki Murakami since his #1 best-selling Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage.

Across seven tales, Haruki Murakami brings his powers of observation to bear on the lives of men who, in their own ways, find themselves alone. Here are vanishing cats and smoky bars, lonely hearts and mysterious women, baseball and the Beatles, woven together to tell stories that speak to us all.

Marked by the same wry humor that has defined his entire body of work, in this collection Murakami has crafted another contemporary classic.

Title: Men Without Women

Author: Haruki Murakami

Publication Date: April 18, 2014

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

─── .・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。. ───

What is your current reading?

read

Diary of A Void Review

“It doesn't need to be a big lie—just big enough for one person. And if I can hold on to that lie inside my heart, if I can keep repeating it to myself, it might lead me somewhere. Somewhere else, somewhere different. If I can do that, maybe I'll change a little, and maybe the world will, too.”

Penipuan yang memakan diri. Her declaration open a new world to her — the world of motherhood filled with loneliness. She wanted to save herself, wanted to be treated better by the company and colleagues at her workplace but in the end she got lost in her own deception. This book is about Shibata — a woman in her thirties yang dah menyampah dilayan kedak ‘bibik’ oleh colleague lelaki nya di opis. Nya dah fedup disuruh polah kopi, kemas pantry, buang sampah polah ya polah tok etc yang bukan kerja nya pun. She finally had enough bila ada one of her colleague merokok dekat nya and she decides to make a statement saying that she’s pregnant. But she’s not! But everyone simply believe it.

The lies she's been fed to her colleagues has put her in such a good yet difficult situation at the same time. She’s getting into delulu/confusing state when she is now expecting the real baby in her tummy. Siap pergi real medical checkup lagik. Bergaruk palak juak aku how comeee? Doktor pun aok2 ajak aihh.

The fake pregnancy of Shibata unfold the new experience for her. Things getting harder and Shibata appeared unwell and mentally wrecked. From being a lonely woman who is looking for a way out of her mundane life due to long working hours, she is now becoming the lonely pregnant woman that has to go through things alone. This part is sedih sebenarnya. The author kinda exposing the sad truth behind the journey of expecting mother yang buat semua benda sorang2 — terpaksa go through the pregnancy process tanpa suami disisi — sik kesahlah atas sebab kerja hakiki mahupun sebab lelaki ya siktauk erti ataupun tiba-tiba pregnant macam Shibata tok 😅

Such luxury, such loneliness. She begins to believe her own lie and she has to face the consequences. This book is weirdly interesting. It touches on many relatable things in life. Setiap apa yang kita polah pasti ada kesannya. Jadi fikirlah sebaik-baiknya sebelum buat sesuatu.

The Synopsis

When thirty-four-year-old Ms. Shibata gets a new job in Tokyo to escape sexual harassment at her old one, she finds that, as the only woman at her new workplace--a company that manufactures cardboard tubes--she is expected to do all the menial tasks. One day she announces that she can't clear away her colleagues' dirty cups--because she's pregnant and the smell nauseates her. The only thing is . . . Ms. Shibata is not pregnant.

Pregnant Ms. Shibata doesn't have to serve coffee to anyone. Pregnant Ms. Shibata isn't forced to work overtime. Pregnant Ms. Shibata rests, watches TV, takes long baths, and even joins an aerobics class for expectant mothers. But pregnant Ms. Shibata also has a nine-month ruse to keep up. Helped along by towel-stuffed shirts and a diary app on which she can log every stage of her "pregnancy," she feels prepared to play the game for the long haul. Before long, though, the hoax becomes all-absorbing, and the boundary between her lie and her life begins to dissolve.

A surreal and wryly humorous cultural critique, Diary of a Void is bound to become a landmark in feminist world literature.

Title: Diary of A Void

Author: Emi Yagi

Publication Date: January 1, 2020

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

─── .・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。. ───

What is your current reading?

read

18 February 2024

The Woman Before Me Review

It’s sad but crazy at the same time or should I say it’s crazy but sad?

I just finished this book in one sitting yeay. It is The Woman Before Me by Natalia Aivy Dibit. Rasanya macam first time baca novel melayu yang genre psycho-thriller. Gotta say the lovey dovey part is a bit cringey padahal dialogue biasa jak pun. Tak biasa letteww.

But heres my honest review. I love the plot of the story. Intrigued enough and buat i keep on wanting to read the next page. Mok gilak tauk apa sebenarnya yang terjadi in that big house and with all the people especially to Tracy. Baca punya baca ternyata the truth is quite shocking. Like i did not expect any of it kecuali part main female character. Sampai begitu sekali penangannyaa.. Mary pulak menyakitkan hati bikin geram but ada few scenes quite funny, like eh whats this lady punya masalah eh? Oh rupa-rupanya ada sesuatu disebalik ke-annoying-an-nya. Actually ada few more scenes that will make you go “eh wait what?”, “jap jap what actually happened?”, “eh bodohnya perempuan tok..”.

I didnt read the synopsis jadi my brain work a little harder berfikir ‘why and how’ all the way through the book. I have no idea buku tok pasal apa but just a bit crumb ‘basah ketiak tunggu next part’ dari posting penulis. My curiosity rising at its best and i do love penulisan yang macam tok. It takes me on a rollercoaster of emotions. It’s sad but crazy at the same time or should i say its crazy but sad? Demi keinginan ada jak manusia yang sanggup buat benda yang sik sepatutnya.

Overall, I enjoy reading the book! First sebab sik membosankan. Once you read terus rasa mok habiskan terus jak. Tak menyabar betolll. Second sebab psycho-thriller is one of my fav book genre.

─── .・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。. ───

What is your current reading?

read

26 November 2023

Ruthless Knight Review

"You think love is perfect? Like one of those fairytales?" He shakes his head.

"Hell no. Love is hard…difficult. It’s dealing with someone’s shit day in and day out but never giving up on them because your heart won’t let you. It’s having a million reasons to leave them…but always having one good reason to stay."

Ruthless Knight by Ashley Jade Review

Here comes my honest review of the Ruthless Knight by Ashley Jade. I really enjoy this book. It takes me on a roller coaster of feelings as sometimes it's funny that it makes me laugh, it's sad that it makes me wanna cry along, and it's kinda annoying making me feel like throwing my Kindle away. There is pretty much going on, but I am 98% trapped in the love bubble between Cole and Sawyer. Damn, their love story is so intensely heart-wrenching yet beautiful at the same time.

Being the hottest dude in the RHA (Royal Heart Academy), Cole Covington ends up being in love with the fat-ass Sawyer Grace. I'm obsessed cause the possibility for this to happen in real life is only 5%. Hell yeah, Ashley Jade knows what kind of 'dreams and imagination' do we need. I won't describe the characters in detail but here's the clue: it's the grumpy vs the sunshine. Just like a typical enemy-to-lover love story that's how their journey begins. Except that it's uniquely intense on its own.

Cole and Sawyer are literally two broken souls seeking real love. From hating each other to liking each other, the banter between them is adorable even though it may be slightly harsh. Cole is carrying a dark history on his shoulder while Sawyer is struggling to deal with her body. They both have their own problem as if the world is about to crumble and everything changes when they start sharing feelings. How would I describe it? There might be a rainbow of happiness, but a storm is still coming upon them. What I love most about things happening in the book is I absolutely love how supportive and thoughtful are the people around Cole and Sawyer. Jace and Bianca are Cole's lifeline while Oakley and Dylan are Sawyer's. Being the siblings and the best friends, they never leave them alone. I would say they are the champs in the entire book despite their traits are actually, you know, somewhat a toxic person but the author still gives everyone a chance to shine.

As for the book itself, the topics revolving around it are relevant enough and are what we deal with in everyday life. Body shaming, suicide, dealing with toxic parents and all kinds of mental-destructing issues are happening in reality, and some of us surely are struggling with all those. Ashley Jade brought it to the table, unfolded every bit and piece of it but tackled it in a good way. There are lessons to be learned, words to be pondered and everything that makes us feel better again.

I encouraged whoever stumbled upon this review to read the book. Trust me you won't regret especially the lovey-dovey scene between Cole and Sawyer tehee!

The Synopsis

Welcome to their kingdom...

Cole Covington is the most popular heartbreaker at school.

Every guy wants to be him and every girl wants to screw him.

Except me.

His devastatingly good looks, golden arm, and flirty smiles don't do it for me anymore...because I know what's lurking underneath the star quarterback's gorgeous armor.

At least I thought I did.

Sometimes the most beautiful people...hide the ugliest truths.

And sometimes the only way to save someone...

is to walk beside them through hell.

Sawyer Church is the bible-thumping nerd of Royal Hearts Academy.

Girls pick on her and guys don't notice her.

Except me.

Sweet, curvy, and sarcastic, she's impossible to ignore.

No matter how much I try.

Everyone at school has her pegged as the chubby, Jesus loving geek, but unlike them—Sawyer's real and never pretends to be someone she's not.

Until I ask her to be my fake girlfriend.

Sometimes the most beautiful souls...hide the greatest pain.

And sometimes the only way to save someone...

is to fight for them.

Title: Ruthless Knight (Royal Heart Academy #2)

Author: Ashley Jade

Publication Date: January 23, 2020

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

─── .・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。. ───

What is your current reading?

read

06 October 2023

Love The Little Joys 02

Hello, earthlings. The second chapter of the Little Joys series is here. This week feels like a roller coaster, really. My emotion is driving me crazy as I'm about to get my period of the month. I literally cry and am sensitive for nothing. But actually it's quite funny bah sebab macam tetiba jak nangis paduhal the next day ya mok period rupanya. It's like I got my period alarm lol. Another alarm is the migraine attack. I freaking hate it when that happens. Luckily it's not that bad. Well, despite the ups and downs, let's see the little rainbows I had for the week.

The little and simple moments of our everyday lives contain a tapestry of beauty. They serve as gentle reminders in the midst of life's chaos, providing us with solace, connection, and a profound sense of meaning. Here's to another collection of everyday magic; the little joys, that add sparkle to my days:

일. Got an early birthday gift from my stepmom; perfume and jade bangle.

이. Upgrading my phone from iPhone x to iPhone 14 Pro. I really love taking photos with my phone!

삼. Witnessing fiery sunsets and pastel skies every day since I went for after-work running.

사. Had matcha shaved ice and loaded fries topped with chicken bolognese sauce at MyKori. It's so good!

오. Clean and organized room.

육. Starting to love black coffee again.

칠. Challenged myself to another 15-minute run without stopping.

팔. Lovely amazing weather.

구. Shiba Inu cutie smiles. If I could, I would definitely adopt one!

십. Mammatus look alike cloud!

─── .・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。. ───

What are the little things that bring you joy lately?

read

05 October 2023

Late Breakfast at Canning Dim Sum, Miri

Last Sunday, my siblings and I were having some dim sum at Canning Dim Sum, Imperial Palace Hotel Miri. My sister saw the recommendation from people on Facebook and said she wanted to try them out so we went there around 1130am. Upon arriving at our destination, I'm quite impressed with the place. It has a pleasant and soothing ambiance which is definitely suitable for everyone; a good spot to have a morning breakfast with family, friends or that special person.

The ordering process, however, was somewhat perplexing. We had to wait for another waiter to arrive and bring us a few dim sum suggestion boxes after the waitress who was serving us had taken our drink orders. We chose few dim sum from what he brought us on the table and then my sister and I got us a caramel pudding, mango pudding and four steamed buns with different fillings from the display case.

The dim sum were all good and tasty. But it was quite disappointing when it comes to the steamed bun. Let me tell you, steamed bun are one of my favorite thing in the world. But sad to say all that I've tried here were kinda underwhelming. It may be perfect and tasty for others but for me, I kinda dislike the filling except the bun itself, its extremely soft and I super like it.

The caramel pudding was excellent. I like the sweet bitter-ish taste of the caramel sauce and the silky soft texture of the pudding. I would definitely go for it again. As for the mango pudding, my siblings finished it all before I even had the chance to taste it lol.

On top of all, I would still love to have my dim sum session at this place again and absolutely will go for their caramel pudding since I have yet to find another restaurant that serves the dish this well.

read

load more posts

Pages

a letter to life

Social Media

Slider

24 December 2025

21 December 2025

14 August 2024

1. Practice mindfulness.

2. Simplify your schedule.

3. Unplug from technology.

4. Engage in slow hobbies.

5. Cultivate gratitude.

Would you simplify your life to be more at peace?

29 May 2024

The Synopsis

The Synopsis

18 February 2024

26 November 2023

Ruthless Knight by Ashley Jade Review

The Synopsis

06 October 2023

05 October 2023

Contact Form / DO NOT DELETE

Featured

Instagram

About

Important

Pages

a letter to life

Social Media

Slider

24 December 2025

21 December 2025

14 August 2024

1. Practice mindfulness.

2. Simplify your schedule.

3. Unplug from technology.

4. Engage in slow hobbies.

5. Cultivate gratitude.

Would you simplify your life to be more at peace?

29 May 2024

The Synopsis

document.write(ultimaFecha);

The Synopsis

18 February 2024

26 November 2023

Ruthless Knight by Ashley Jade Review

The Synopsis

06 October 2023

05 October 2023

Contact Form / DO NOT DELETE

Featured

Instagram

About

Important