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This morning, a friend was educating me about Circadian Rhythms. According to the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, Circadian Rhythms are physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a 24-hour cycle. These natural processes respond to light and dark and most living things, including animals, plants, and microbes. So, one of the many ways … Read more

“If you are saying sorry for the sake of saying it, then don’t bother!” Well, it’s true. But I really meant it. So why was it not accepted as being sincere? Here are some mistakes I have made when apologizing in the past that I have learnt to correct. One. It wasn’t short nor simple. … Read more

Like most of you, I do worry about money. But these days I do worry less compare to my younger days. These are some the little tricks I still practice in managing my finances so I get to spend without feeling guilty. 1. Do I want it or I need it? And very important we … Read more

“You are very expressive, babe,” a friend told me recently. I agree. I am. But I was not always like that. I used to be very reserved with my expressions not because I was shy. It was because I fear. I fear of being judged. And I fear of being rejected. Because of those fears … Read more

The other day I went to buy Toto. I gave the Indian aunty at the counter the piece of paper I wrote down the number I wanted to buy. I spoke to her in Chinese, “2 Big, 2 Small, 3 Draws.” Then she snapped back at me, “You tak nampak I bukan Cina meh?” Heh. … Read more

12.49am last night: Dan-dan: Oi… have a last round of drinks and give it a try to shut your eyes. Let’s not die before we’re 60, ok? Me: Don’t work, die faster! That line, I learnt it from an endearing aunty who used to sell rojak with her husband in my neighborhood. There was this … Read more

Two potential leaders. One is very capable but not very hungry to lead. One is less capable but very hungry to lead. So if we have a choice to only groom one, who do we choose to groom? No brainer, right? We choose the very hungry one because as much as we want to groom … Read more

Today a friend told me that his mantra is “When there is a will, there is always a way.” I agree. Then I countered him with another thought. “If a problem can be solved with money, then it is not a problem.” Just like the Malay saying, “Ada padi, semua kerja jadi” (translates “Where there … Read more

Yesterday I was talking to a psychologist. She was telling me that she having her private practice nearby where she grew up was not a good idea because she was a “bad kid” because people in the area would know her past too well. On the contrary, I thought it’s a good idea actually. My … Read more

Yesterday a friend was telling me he went to cut his hair. The barber is from Bangladesh. He told me that he didn’t manage to see him during CNY and though it’s over now, he gave him an angpow. The barber was very happy. He then said, “Small gesture for them, they leave family to … Read more