DH and I were invited to a wedding in The Sultanate of Oman last January. I typed the draft about the henna night right after we came back to Malaysia but totally forgot about it until today.
The application of henna as a temporary decoration on the hands and feet of the bride is an important [...]
At long last, we are now enjoying the fruits of our little rambutan tree. The first harvest is nothing to shout about — just a measly 20 pieces or so — but the numbers don’t matter for now. What’s important is that the tree has started bearing fruit and that the fruits are sweet and [...]
The results are out. Denmark is the happiest country in the world, based on the results of the 2007 World Values Survey.
At the extreme end of the spectrum, Zimbabwe was found to be the least happy, which is attributed to the political and social strife that’s tearing the country apart.
Malaysia didn’t do so badly, ranking [...]
The best things in life are free. And that includes free Wi-Fi internet access at KL International Airport (KLIA).
The free service is also available at the Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT), where one boards AirAsia and Cebu Pacific flights.
Jakarta’s Cengkareng Airport doesn’t offer this facility to the public but I know Singapore Changi Airport does. [...]
In my 15 years’ stay in Malaysia, one of the things that I noticed about Malaysians — especially the Malays — is how they like to ask or state the obvious.
Scenario 1: It’s 6 pm. I pack up my laptop, lock my room and walk towards the lift with my laptop bag and handbag in [...]
