One of the good things that came out of 2020 is me being reunited to my childhood hobby: reading. I love books ever since I was young. I gotten that from my mother who always has a pocketbook in her hands as she lie down in the her bed during the early evening lull or during afternoons when she would make us take naps. She told us that reading is her escape, her outlet when she is stressed or when she wants to relax. When we were growing, we found ourselves loving reading and books as well. I … [Read more...]
3 BOOKS ON MINIMALISM
These days, we realised that we can definitely live with less things. We can make do with the things we have on hand. Most of the shops are closed anyway and the need to accumulate seem just too unnecessary & frivolous. Our situation today is a perfect time for us to embrace Minimalism with open arms and gratitude. Minimalism is a lifestyle that embodies intentional living with only the things that you need and that would support your purpose to focus on the things that matter most … [Read more...]
EXPAT DIARIES: FROG MICHAELS, AUTHOR OF A HELPING HAND COOKBOOK
“(Wikipedia) ‘An Expatriate (often shortened to Expat) is a person temporarily or permanently residing in a country other than that of their citizenship. The word comes from the Latin terms ex (“out of”) and patria (“country, fatherland”). This blog aims to discover people who are adventurers like me, venturing out in a new place to call home and creating memories. I have previously lived with my parents and siblings in the Saudi Arabia when I was in high school. I have enjoyed … [Read more...]
10 MEMORABLE BOOKS
I came across an old Facebook status update which is sort-of a chain-letter tagging another person to do specific tasks. I rarely participate on those. But on one occassion, it was about books. I am a sucker for books, a 100% bookworm. I was asked to state 10 of my memorable books, explain why and tagging another book-lover friend. Here are mine: 1. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott- women, sisterhood and family - I love themes like this. 2. Nothing Last Forever by Sidney Sheldon- it is a … [Read more...]
BOOK OF THE MONTH: THE SPECIAL BEAR BY GABRIELLE YANG
We are doing the book of the month in the blog a bit earlier than usual. It is also a bit different from the other books I introduce because it is a children's book. Naj is now at a good age to introduce books and hopefully influence him in my love for reading. There are a lot of children's book available now a days. It is hard to choose which book to read to my 2 years old. I prefer a children's book that has a message to promote good values to my kid. The Special Bear by Gabrielle Yang is … [Read more...]
BOOK OF THE MONTH: THE LIFE-CHANGING MAGIC OF TIDYING BY MARIE KONDO
I have been hearing a lot about minimalism and about the KonMari method. I decided to investigate what the fuss is all about. I got myself a book by the culprit who started all this minimalistic movement: Marie Kondo. The book is entitled The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying. Marie Kondo is a Japanese organizing consultant. Wow! I didn't realize there is such a thing - a person you pay to organized your things at home. She looks like a dainty pretty Japanese doll that I understand why … [Read more...]
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