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Penang | Friendship | Regrets

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Penang Accompanied Bin to Penang for his 3D2N work trip last week. My initial plan was to meet up with some friends but since we stayed in Batu Ferringhi, it's quite far from mainland Penang. Furthermore, it's a trip with his boss, so we better be good (joking joking🤣), we actually had free and easy time but we were tied up with work, ended up spending some time working in the hotel room (on the computer, not what you think it is, I know what you are thinking) .  Stopped by the Floating Mosque (Masjid Terapung) on the way to botanical garden. Visited Penang botanical garden and saw many interesting trees and plants. It's a relaxing and cooling place, will definitely pay another visit. One of the reasons we are here - to check out the cannon ball tree. Can you guess the name of this tree? Leave me a comment, coffee or tea on me if you get it right😏 (hint: a type of food) Visited this high rating (on Google) café called Wheelers for breakfast. Coffee and breakfast are sur
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2021 Recap

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My 2021 was definitely not all sunshine and rainbows but looking back my heart has chosen to remember more of the good ones:  Consistent workout throughout the year I managed to maintain 3 - 4 workout sessions per week with one goal in mind - for health, be it physically or mentally. The key to maintain consistency is to turn workout into part of your lifestyle and most importantly, go for routines that you are comfortable with. I've tried multiple workout programs and I found these work best for me -  Yoga with Kassandra and standing workouts from Chloe Ting . Sometimes when I don't feel like following instructions from the TV, I will hop on the cross trainer for 30-45 mins and of course walking the dogs help too!  Completed my therapy sessions  At times I questioned myself why "waste" my precious weekend albeit just an hour to attend the therapy sessions. Yet, no regrets after completing a total of 8 sessions with the therapist. It helps me to understand myself bet
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Mom

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I was devastated when mom left us more than 4 years ago. People say time heals but the impact lasts forever.  Mom knew my weakness, she wanted me to be strong. I was trapped in sadness for a couple of months after she left and slowly returned to my normal life. I thought that was it, mom stays in my heart and I am moving forward. What I didn't know was, a huge part of me is missing.  My mom, my pillar and the only person that I can share all my problems with is gone. No one will ever love and support me like my mother. I feel that I am on my own. If my mom is still around, I am sure she will say I am weak :"). At this point of time, I've slumped... Until I am ready, let me be. I have to heal myself.
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[Jordan] Wadi Mujib Reserve, Siq Trail

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I didn't have any expectation for Wadi Mujib Reserve. I thought it would just be another ordinary water trekking trail under scorching sun. Yes, it's summer now in Jordan and we have just experienced 40°c a couple of days ago in the desert 😣 It was only at the Wadi Mujib Reserve Centre that we realised it's an adventurous trail with high water level and strong water current. In fact, it's canyoning that we need to do: climb, wade, abseil and swim at certain places! I was reluctant at first due to the hot weather and had doubts if I could complete the trail. But hubby was keen and my father in law is going too (he is in his 70s!), so there really was no excuse for me not to. My father in law who is an avid traveller and photographer The trail started with a climb down a rock. From here, the water level got higher as you walk/wade deeper into the canyon. At one point, I was almost swept away by the strong water current. I grabbed the rope as tightly as I can a
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Emo Post

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The last post was written in 2016. I've been trying not to write about anything negative since 2012. I feel that as a grown up, you shouldn't portray yourself as an emo person online. So I started to write "proper posts". I penned down my travel and cooking experience, at times, positive notes about life. But, I was not inspired to write anymore. Every time I started a draft, I would stop halfway. With that, I conclude I can only write when I am feeling emotional. That could be the main reason why I am writing this post today after 2 freaking years to jot down why I am so emo today.  Eyes allergy that has been bothering me for 2 weeks!  The usual monthly routine causes hormone changes. Stress at work. Not so much about the work but more about dealing with people. Definitely a weakness of mine that needs huge improvement.   Miss my late mom.  xxxxxxxxxxxxxx something that I can't reveal don't kill me . This reason is actually making me repeating all th
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Growing Bean Sprouts

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It was not a smooth sailing start for 2016 but we just got to keep moving; learn and improve. Then I saw this TVC on YouTube and I find it really meaningful. There's no guarantee to success, but not trying is a guarantee of failure :) Again, I spent sometime communicating with myself (I am not CRAZY ok): Whenever you are rejected, you are reluctant to try again. Why?  Why are you so afraid to make mistakes?  Do you know it is absolutely okay to make mistakes? As long as you learn from them and do not repeat them.  No one expects you to be perfect. You are no one and you know that's impossible unless you are not human -_-  It is alright to admit your flaws. Apologize, fix things, learn and move on.  Last but not least,  Whatever you do, enjoy the journey, embrace the good and learn from the bad. Most importantly, be happy! 
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