Monthly Archives: September 2009
Twitter Mosaic Fun
With Twitter’s increasing popularity, it’s only inevitable for a slew of products and services cropping up to cash in on this latest social networking trend. Twitter Mosaic is one of them. The moment you get to the main page, all you have to do is enter your Twitter username, then choose between “Show Twitter followers” … Continue reading
Contemplating On Malaysian Healthcare At The Emergency Room of Hospital Ampang
While the whole of Malaysia was busy celebrating and preparing the night before Hari Raya, DH and I had to rush MyEldest to the emergency room of Hospital Ampang. Earlier that day, I was scrubbing baking tins and greasy measuring cups after a day of baking cookies when MyEldest suddenly came up to me and … Continue reading
Holiday Mode
Sorry for the looong silence but I’m still in holiday mode. It’s liberating not having to think about emails or deadlines for ten (!) glorious days. It’s a welcome change to wake up each day with nary a care as to what day of the week it is. And nothing — and I mean ABSOLUTELY … Continue reading
How To Survive Air Travel With Infants & Small Children
My children have been lucky enough to have started flying since they were very young. Thus, even though I’m not an expert on the subject, I have a number of tips to share with you that will help you survive that first flight — and other succeeding flights — with your little one. • Ear … Continue reading
Upin & Ipin
If the passing of time is signified by the alternation of the four seasons in the West, in Malaysia it is marked by the coming and going of various festivals and public holidays. New Year. Maal Hijrah (New Year in the Islamic calendar). Chinese New Year. Thaipusam. Wesak Day. Merdeka Day (Independence Day). Hungry Ghost … Continue reading
