I used to be very active on social media and on my blog, sharing stories, reflections, and moments from my life. Over the years, I stepped back. I needed rest. I needed space. And slowly, I became more guarded, sharing only on a “need to know” basis. There were many reasons for this pause. Tiredness. Demotivation. Hurtful comments that came from envy and resentment rather than kindness. You know, you can say negative things about someone behind their back, but sooner or later, those words find their way back to the person. Even with genuine friends encouraging me to return, I…
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The speaker reflects on the profound loss of their father, who passed away unexpectedly. Initially overwhelmed by anger, they now confront their grief, recognizing its delayed arrival. Memories highlight their father’s quiet love and presence, while the speaker also empathizes with their mother’s sorrow. Together, they navigate the ache of absence and find meaning in their shared memories.
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In memory of the author’s father, who passed away on July 11, 2026, heartfelt gratitude is expressed to family and friends for their support during this difficult time. Their presence at the wake, prayers, and acts of kindness provided comfort and strength, honoring the father’s legacy of love and togetherness.
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After a long spell, I have finally started Baking and Blogging again! The above featured photo is my first try of a baked chocolate pie. Notice the cracks and sunken center, a fail thanks to a new oven that’s a little too hot. The baked versions of chocolate Pies can be quite tricky if the oven is too hot or if it is overbaked even in the slightest. Anyway, the above picture is of no relevance to what my rambling is about today though. It’s just a sharing of a few of my photos 🙂 Almost 2 years into this…
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Oh dear me, it’s been years since I posted anything on my blog!! Truth be told, Life and adventures simply took over and I relocated from Malaysia to Belgium and now in the United Kingdom. So much has happened since then. Good life events, not so good ones and really sad ones. I even have 2 beautiful grand daughters now, Maryam Jasmine and Aleena Rose. They are such delights that I only get to see twice a year when I travel back to Malaysia. Sadly it has not been so for this year. 2020 has been an unprecedented year for…
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You made me cry, made me laugh…but it’s time to move on and face new challenges. 2014 was very eventful and overwhelming. It was a year of good, of bad and even ugly for me, for Malaysia and for the World. My family and I have had to endure the grief and sadness of my niece’s tragic and freak accident, deaths in the family and few other setbacks. The warmth and love of family and close friends though have made it all bearable. No “Happy New Year’ wishes, just prayers for everyone to have a better year, and prayers for the family…
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Vitamin F = Friends. This inspirational story was sent to me by an old school friend via email. It is just too good to not share with everyone. Please take some time to read it. I too, thank those of you who have been my Vitamin F. Simply love this and want to share it with you… Friends Why do I have a variety of friends who are all so different in character? How can I get along with them all? I think that each one helps to bring out a “different” part of me. With one of them I…
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When we talk about a positive life in abundance, most people immediately think of money. Financial prosperity is one obvious expression of abundance, but it is not the whole story. So what is the meaning of this positive life in abundance? It is important to understand that a person who lives in abundance is one that has abundance of positive energy, joy, and love. Developing a mindset of abundance With an abundance mindset you will come from a place of gratitude and appreciation. This abundance mentality will help you create more opportunity, more happiness and more fulfilment in Life. It will…
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Just sharing a collection of beautiful little poems and quotes about Life and the Sea. The beautiful featured picture is an art piece by Tolkienmaster. Life is just like the sea;Moving without an end.Nothing stays with us forever…..What remains is just the memories ofsome people who touched us as waves. Life is just like the sea;It can be Calm and Still.or rough and rigid…..But in the end…It is always Beautiful. Life is like the sea…you cannot see the end…but you have to face the waves. Treat your life like the sea..Your heart as the shore and your friends as the wavesIt doesn’t…
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Life is the greatest gift we could ever have and we just have to change our frame of mind to appreciate it and be grateful for it. We are blessed to be alive, so enjoy the little things in Life. However, being alive is something we all take for granted all the time and I am guilty of this too! No one really thinks much about it. I often find myself caught up thinking of the future and the past, of the times I was happy and sad, disappointed, hurt. I forget to think and indulge in the present. I have…