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I've shared this on my FB page last year. Yeah, the millenial debt. Such strong message I'd like to discuss.

During this MCO, some rich celebrities and influencer/so-called entrepeneur in Malaysia, has decided to reveal themselves to the World, let the nation knows what their heart is made of.. Why easily triggered? Because the economic crisis comes afterward made them.. well, loses their mind

Note : Soooo kiasu one hoh

Anyway, I am soooo against debt of any kind, but maybe I was lucky. During which I started working, I have to declare all my assets, loans and all. This is when it all started.. I was lucky I have no loans -no student loans, my education entirely was sponsored until my Bachelor Degree

I paid for my own wedding, in 2013, even it means no lavish ceremony, but enough to make me happy.. (I did the Nikah Dais myself/DIY, like I did with Seff's Akikah, I design my own wedding card and send them for printing only, I rent not own my wedding dress, and all.. But I am okay, I made peace with what I've done)

I saved up RM2,000.00 every month back then, I love how I managed my own money

Tips : Saving before Spending

And then when the wedding is all done, I still haven't (until today!) buy any car for myself. But our family car is Husband's, deciding the CAR is also easy, I don't want anything that burden us later. Some people so eager to buy branded, imported car. Naahhhh, not me. Not saying I am a simple girl, I just, know my priority?

Purchasing house comes later in 2016, when we visited so many HOUSES one could do : we book many viewing sessions, new unit, subsale unit, high rise, low cost, condo, 1.5storey, you named it. Until we bought our first house, 2-storey link house, using only 1/2 of my loan eligibility back then..

.. because basically I don't want this property to be a burden to us. Luckily, I never had trouble paying (deduct automatically from payslip hehe), while maintaining current lifestyle. I even can manage it during which I HAD 6-MONTHS LONG UNPAID LEAVE after Seff's Birth..

I feel extremely powerful not having to burden anyone, even my husband, but prior to making the decision (to go for unpaid leave), I, again saved up my monthly pay for it.. Obviously.

But the challenges today is when the digital world demands everyone to showcase their "perfect" life, although it means a perfect lie. I am also forever grateful that SEPHORA didn't exist back then in Malaysia during my University years, else, I'd go crazy too. 

But who are we trying to kid? Who we want to impress the most? I wish the pressure shouldn't be like today. I am all towards something more secure, stable, than having a perfect life, because the limit/race.possibilities seems endless. And again, who are we trying to impress?

I am a family man, I love to treat my own family.. because they are all I care for

Anyway back to the topic, the high overhead one's created, now that the economy is doing not very well, are all the choices you once made.. You had your ups, now prepare to face some downs in life.

BECAUSE LIFE IS ABOUT BALANCE, you know?

Until next post, you don't have to agree with me!

.. be inspired instead

His vs. Her working stations/space

HIS SPACE

Mine was place upstairs, to make sure I have the dedicated time away from downstairs (read : kitchen stuffs and eating : now new hobby LOL)

We hope everyone is doing well and let us all stay safe, stay home and #flattenthecurve !

Until next post!

I was pregnant, and happy, not knowing I will deliver earlier than I should (Due in May, gave birth in March 2016). Still, loving it that we shared the same birthday month. I am in awe that I am starting a new journey for myself : motherhood. 

I was pumping milk, went through the confinement and we named her. Prettiest name I've heard..

She is our firstborn, Elana.

We had her, so we did Aqiqah for her differently, we cooked and distribute the dishes, it was Biri-Biri masak Kurma.

Still, I was dreaming of dressing her in a white dress, hoping she'll graduated from the NICU soon before putting on that beautiful dress (still is one prettiest dress for me!)

This dress remind me of her, every second, everyday.. I will never forget.

This is her dress.

We miss you so much, Elana dear! Please protect this family from harm, now that you're out guardian angel, our most precious possessions..

and March is always a bittersweet month..

Until next post..

Our Prime Minister has announced Movement Control Order on March 16th, 2020 effective 18th-31st of March, 2020. I don't mind nor want to comment further on the priceless, ruthless reactions from the Malaysians nationwide, it's none of my business

Interestingly, I look forward to working from home as I have been working hard, coming home late, I rarely get the chance to self-care and house revamp and all. 

Mind you, from August 2019, I have been the acting Director of the office, and since has turned my World upside down, literally. Seff's appointment with Gastro-Paed Dr Chong are nowhere set, but the necessary checklist like vaccinations schedule are all taken care of-lah

Thus, I have many things listed down, to be done whenever I have spare time at home (besides WFH):

1. To spend more time cooking/baking

I always cook hot meals especially if I bring Seff to live with me, but those were usually the main meals + fruit juices since Seff is loving fruit and juices (still, never introduces Milo to Seff, haha). 2 weeks are more than just main meals, since I want to prepare some desserts I've been wanting to make for a really long while..

Note : Last time when I was pregnant, I made so many dishes like Laksa, including desserts like Nagasari, Onde Onde, Pisang Goreng Cheese, Popiah Cendawan, Red Velvet Cupcakes and many other..

2. To reorganize/KonMari Seff's old clothes

This has been an ULTIMATE, PENDING task, since I already put away clothes Seff has outgrown, but put them all in one large box. This need to be sorted, rearranged and nicely/neatly organized PRONTO!

3. To revamp kitchen/pantry

I have been saving post in IG, and the trend is obvious, that I have this goal towards #homeorganization that is aesthetically pleasing, and especially towards #pantryorganization. A must, maybe before we welcome a new member (maid, not yet another baby HAHAH)

That's all I can think about, probably to be done the 1st week, before moving to another week with probably some other tasks. I personally haven't done any panic purchase, super proud, since we kept our pantry with enough supply everytime, maintaining a month worth of supply (dry products), although might later need a trip to buy wet goods.

To be honest, I haven't used up my last pay, although the next pay day is another 5 days. 

This Movement Control Order is BLISS!

Until next post!

This is Seff's 3rd time being admitted to a hospital, one of them is : HERE.

Poor my baby but already discharged now, obviously

Recently, while I just got back from Kelantan and Seff has been extremely healthy for months (although his peers from the same childcare centre is seen to have runny nose with discharge and all, Seff stands strong, seems unaffected from the bugs from the peers, we were proud)..

On Thursday (March 12th), Seff is vomiting for about 6 times before we rushed him to the ER. His blood tested to be concluded a mild dehydration, thus he was admitted to the ward.

It is our first time in their new building (dedicated to Women and Children), and they are good! Food was tasty, room was new, clean with many extra features available on the floor (Ocean 14 Ward, not sure about other ward), of extremely awesome view of Masjid Shah Alam, we love most things about it!

Nice view of Masjid Shah Alam, love it!

  

As usual, work from home and various place is my forte >.<

Although the minus points given for :

1. They do the IV line everyday at different places (of the body)

They did redo making IV line everyday, and for example at one hand, they poke the needle few times! (can see scarrings) whereas at Pantai Hospital, the Paed himself (Dr. Lee Hak Teong, thank you!) did the IV line for Seff, and the same line stays until 8days..

And another thing, they inserted the needle at a treatment room, and asked parents to stay outside the room until they done with it, but at Pantai Hospital, they asked parents to stay (witnessing the whole procedure, they must be confident/proud of their work/skills). They are super professional, and has nothing to hide from parents

Note : I only saw scarring after they took out failed IV line on Seff, from there we can see few more poking scars, but they definitely DID NOT MENTION it to us, say sorry for poking a few times.. (for example) haizzz

2. Suddenly on our last day of staying in the hospital, their WIFI has no connection >.<

Haha, Idk what to comment further >.<

Note : If you cannot live without your phone, might as well die here >.<



 Will we be returning to this hospital? Idk, can't think about it now. We also love Columbia Asia (been there few times, but all as outpatient), since their medical staffs are professional (also did extracted blood in front of us), so maybe, if Columbia Asia has completed upgrading/renovating their building, maybe we'll go there HAHAHA

Also noticing the above matter, should I lodge complaint to the JKM?

Until next post!

My search for the perfect stroller has been extensive, exhausting and probably too long!

Since Seff outgrowns Doona quite a long time ago (13kg max), we are in serious search of another new stroller with below criteria :

1. Support more than 15kg toddler

(Seff is 14kg at this date of writing)

2. Fold with seat attached

3. Large tires (small tires is a pet peeve of mine)

4. Bonus : high seat position

(since I am a tall woman)

The clear winner is :

STOKKE BEAT

(Yay, both my husband and I love this!)



One that ticks all boxes above, I let my husband tried pushing this, because I assure him this is made for dads, and that Seff has more time with my husband than me (currently), and he said YES! STOKKE is also a brand that we love, although falls into luxury category/brand, their products are all good. We love it so much!

Note : Although Seff might use this stroller not for long, this could also re-purpose for his next sibling! DOONA was purchased for Elana (our firstborn), so this STOKKE Beat will be dedicated for Euseff (although could probably serve next sibling more! Hehee) 



The other strollers we tested including :

1. BUGABOO ANT

(if Seff is a small toddler, I'd probably choose this)



The Bugaboo Ant is one I get most excited about in 2019, since it looks extremely classy, structured, especially when folded like it was a luggage (with room for things). 

They made improvements/new accessory in 2020 which is the leg rest, but as seen above, Seff has outgrown this stroller judging from the space/room left at his head (seat height)
(altho it says up to 22kg? Hmm weird..)

2. EVENFLO PIVOT XPAND

(If Seff has close siblings, I'd probably choose this)



Seff is most comfortable in this stroller, if especially he has close sibling (like, 1 year gap), hands down, I will buy this.. Another minus point for this stroller : the seat must be detached from the chassis, I am looking more to something that can folded with seat







Note : Doona is the best baby gear I have ever owned, but to some (Kate Upton), I guess she's too tall for Doona (although she did not complain! Haha). Its just me, imagining..




Until next post!

Since Jan 2018, I have been searching for the best Egg Benedict all over the places, I can consider this to be among my favourite dishes (and I have a lot to love!)

I have tried Dotty's, and failed

This time, Jibby & Co, also did NOT match my taste at all

Note : What makes a good Egg Benedict to me is the Hollandaise sauce. I found them (cafes in Malaysia I visited) all to have too much acid (lemon), where I wanted it to be rich and earthy. Or is it only me?

The first time we walked into Jibby & Co (Empire Gallery Subang), is their lack of space. We parked our stroller outside, no table at ground floor level so we got table upstairs, with A/C probably kaputt since they use portable A/C there (behind Euseff). The Sun shines so bright, means upstairs got heated more, but lighting is none issue (food came out looking great!)

Our brunch is gorgeous, but failed to impress.. sorry

Our food :

1. Eggs Florentine, MYR 24
(not impressed, just average)

2. Crispy Panko Chicken Shnitzel, MYR 34

(stir fry tooooo oily, even a big eater like me cannot clean the plate)

We also cannot find anything matches Euseff, our lactose intolerant / CMPA baby, since chicken schnitzel/fried chicken was filled with cheese (cordon bleu-like), so we remember why we aren't going here..

We have no issue paying, so sad you guys didn't make profit out of toddler-friendly food/menu that could sometimes, be overpriced hehehe

Anyway, I am in hugeeee need of recommendations of the best Egg Benedict/Hollandaise sauce. If anyone knows, tell me!

In the meantime, I always feel like eating out and food outside failed to impress me. Not impressed at all, since I can cook them better at home. It feels weird to not love to eat outside now (as opposed to when I am in my University years, where I am such a foodie and many restaurants has good food!)

Yeah, I can make my own Egg Benedict at home, but during certain celebrations, I love going out too!

Food rating : 2/5, sorry!

Until next post!