2023-02-13 10:52
It has been a while ya. Too long in fact. Taking off some quite time for myself, to reflect in retrospect of the past birthdays i had. Now that I am a mother of two, I realized th… Read More
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2019-02-05 00:16
It is the year of the Pig! Xin Nian Kuai Le. I am back to blogging because I am on Facebook and Instagram hiatus. I find I like it better here because it is more "quiet". Blogging is on… Read More
2018-12-23 18:26
It took me a week after the whole thing ended, the dust settled, to actually sit down and pen down my thoughts on the recent experience that I had. I am very grateful for everything to know… Read More
2018-10-05 15:33
Dusty dusty blog. Hello.... I can hear the echo here but I need an outlet to organize my thoughts. Microblogging site just can't handle the amount of keystrokes for this incoming rants.WorkT… Read More
2018-08-20 05:33
Motivation needed!All this while, I never thought a pep talk can make any difference in anyone's life. Its all like yadda yadda here and there. BUT now, I am in need of one. Everytime I thin… Read More
2018-06-04 11:17
I am sitting in Starbucks, drinking my current favourite frappucino. Tea-ramisu. Green tea concoction with cheesecake taste in it. I found myself staring blankly to the space without having… Read More
2017-11-03 05:37
2017-10-29 16:01
You know those cute custom made baby crib bumpers on Instagram? They are adorable but come with a nice price tag as well. Ya, I appreciate custom made things. But I am not paying that much f… Read More
2017-10-21 15:07
This living music box sings lullaby for you to sleep,The milk factory to feed you to make you grow to make you leap,Mummy is tired but all mothers know this tip,Every day is a treasure, memo… Read More
2017-10-18 11:26
This is my first time owning and wearing a Mei Tai. Before this I don't have any idea on how to tie one as I am also a beginner with woven wraps. Actually, I did not intend to buy a Mei Tai… Read More
2017-10-11 08:01
But I won't trade it for anything else Read More
2017-10-07 14:21
My sunshine is 4 months young today. Time flies! Ah, babies they grow up SO fast. I am so glad that I took this extra leave (although unpaid). Like a friend of mine who is doing the same thi… Read More
2017-09-28 04:29
This blog is super dusty! Haha. I am more into micro blogging on instagram and instastories these days. I also just revived my photography love since I have Aaron around. My camera was also… Read More
2017-08-03 09:04
Before having a baby of my own, I saw people carry their kids with slings and wraps and I THOUGHT it was easy. Babywearing is NOT as easy as I thought it would be. (same thing with the thoug… Read More
2017-07-26 06:53
I was 40 weeks and there's no sign of labor, baby's head is still floating (could be due to my pelvic bone shape that doesn't baby's head engagement) . Whatever lah! basically baby is not co… Read More
2017-05-27 07:58
I am back in Tamparuli to prepare for the arrival of the little one. I thought I have the patience and actually built for the waiting game since I do not have any major problems throughout a… Read More
2017-04-04 01:58
Been waiting for the dust to settle down but the dust seems to be linger around forever. I reported back to my teaching duty on the 15th of February. Drafted this post around a month after r… Read More
2017-02-19 13:13
OK. I still can blog about my CNY break since it is still February. Hahaha. Everything is delayed nowadays. Adui. CNY has ended my CNY deco is still up. I have no time to take it down just y… Read More
2017-01-23 10:06
When I announced my pregnancy last week at 20 weeks, most people thought I am at the end of my first trimester. Yeah, I know my baby bump is kinda small. I did not gain much weight until no… Read More
2017-01-19 15:10
Now that the cat is out of the bag. Reality actually starts to sink in. Instead of preparing for my reinstatement back to my service being a teacher, I am more concerned on the preparation t… Read More
2017-01-17 13:26
I usually wake up the latest by 7.30 am everyday. Earlier during my first trimester, I woke up around 6.30am to have breakfast. Just to fuel the body before the nausea sets in. But now, I wo… Read More
2017-01-10 05:01
End of September 2016When I did my home pregnancy test after my period was late for two weeks. Hey! I got the shock of my life. I was stunned! You know some people who have been waiting for… Read More
2017-01-09 14:24
I will always review back my previous year's resolution before setting a new one each brand new year.So. it seems like just number 1, which is the most important is not done yet. Adui bah! H… Read More
2017-01-08 15:48
Looking back to 2016 in review. Been procrastinating way too much. Been so lazy since the new year. So here's the mandatory post on looking back on the year that was.JanuaryHokkaido!Hokkaido… Read More
2016-12-18 16:04
In half hour, it will be Monday back again. I am supposed to submit the correction for my Proposal Defence in like 72 hours. Well, I set the dead line myself and my supervisor sort of expect… Read More
2016-12-07 07:36
OMG! I have been so busy and have to be at so many locations recently. And there's a little bit time to update this blog. Also, one thing after another, here I am organizing another event fo… Read More
2016-11-18 02:03
Definitely in Christmas mood already. Although it is more than a month away for Christmas. Biar lah! I am planning to put up the Christmas decoration this coming weekend since for the next c… Read More
2016-11-15 12:46
We bought a sofa bed recently. Got a good deal since it is a second hand furniture. It belongs in the living room definitely. I kinda hate it to be a sofa because I don't find it comfortable… Read More
2016-10-24 03:03
Finally. Like since forever. Finally. I am being called in to defend my proposal next week. Thank God!The thing is my plan for my research is very much like a kamikaze method already since I… Read More
2016-10-21 05:25
Yes, we are BIG BANG VIPS. Too bad si Otet nda dapat ikut sebab dia praktikal di Sipitang. Anyways, it is also because TOP nda datang jadi nda la semangat dia mo pigi. I totally didn't… Read More
2016-09-30 08:51
I was back in Tamparuli last weekend for this event. It is being organized by me and a few friends. Yeay to humanity works. I have attended a "free market" before in PJ in 2014 and I was tot… Read More
2016-09-20 14:41
Nice or not?Bought this online and am so in love with the soft grey colored Mandala pattern. The size is big enough to cover a King size bed Read More
2016-09-15 06:47
I have been sleeping way too much and the dissertation deadline is not actually helping. the progress is slow. again, i feel like giving up. lonely journey indeed.sigh Read More
2016-09-14 07:57
3 years and many more to go! Read More
2016-09-09 08:16
FUJI - Future U-Jam Instructor! I signed up for another instructor training. This time it is for U-Jam, a dance fitness with world beats incorporating loads of urban flavors. Really som… Read More
2016-08-29 09:18
Hey, I am Joan. I am Malaysian. And here I am writing a beginners' guide to attending Hari Kebangsaan celebration at Dataran Merdeka.This is such a long overdue post. I wanted to write about… Read More
2016-08-23 01:01
Been trying to write more these days, be it for my thesis or perhaps writing lyrics. Yet, I always stumbled to a very high wall every time my phone beeps or a whatsapp comes in regarding wor… Read More
2016-08-16 06:17
Hey all! Me and a few friends are organizing a free market that is happening in September. Yes, it is next month. It is gonna be in Tamparuli. So, perhaps if you are around, you can contribu… Read More
2016-08-12 00:30
New wallet!Lotsa cards slots!And more card slots!Can even put a phone inside there!This is like my first ever leather wallet. Yeah, I am not a grown up yet since I never owned anything "leat… Read More
2016-08-11 07:49
Recently, I got a chance to go back to my hometown. Although it was a short trip, it is always nice to get to see familiar faces around. I was back in Tamparuli to take care about a lot of o… Read More
2016-08-11 05:35
I am actually so blessed to have generous people around me. So far, I don't have to buy so many colors to add up to my liquid lipstick collection. These were given to me. So happy!!!! I love… Read More
2016-07-27 08:14
I just want to laugh at myself. Seriously. I once said I will never buy a designer handbag. Yeah, now I want to slap myself for it. I bought a Longchamp bag. I used to think those designer b… Read More
2016-07-26 00:51
Lately, I have been unfollowing friends people on Instagram and Facebook. You know click "unfollow" button. I am not blocking them. Just unfollowing them. Especially the ones who are having… Read More
2016-07-11 02:22
I have been avoiding Zalora for quite some time before 2016. The mister has a lot of Zalora vouchers and he wanted to give it to me but I usually decline it. Then, I tried buying one item on… Read More
2016-06-28 06:00
I have been trying to promote our shop that is due to open in August, yes it is a food court. But I am seriously in need of food vendors. Like seriously, where are you people??? I understand… Read More
2016-06-24 02:27
I must be one of the crazy people to wake up early and line up even before the door opens. Haha. My second year joining in the mad fun of massive sale like this. Fitflop sale that started on… Read More
2016-06-14 16:25
My simple living room. There's like only one proper chair to sit on and the rest are bean bags and foot stools. Totally not a good setting if you have more "formal" guests like those who are… Read More
2016-05-24 15:02
It is actually towards the end of May already. I have been slacking way too much. Like wayyyyy too much! So, I decided I need to fine tune my head and my thoughts and my soul. I enrolle… Read More
2016-05-23 15:54
Little Mix from the UK. I attended their concert and watched them live. Yeay! So nice. But, it was truly a one of a kind experience.Why ? (if you may ask). I have never attended a concert wi… Read More
2016-05-19 03:46
I am so worried with the progress of my thesis. Huhuhuhu!Trying to motivate myself #qotd #inspirationalquotes #art #paper53 #illustration #doodlesA photo posted by Joan of Arc (@joan_jade) o… Read More
2016-05-11 23:30
Ah, it felt so good to be back behind the rostrum and emceeing the Gala Night. photo credit to Marious PhotographyBeen emceeing the event since its first edition back in 2011 when Tuara… Read More
2016-05-11 06:35
After recovering from dengue, my skin is extra dry and so is my hair. My nails are like hmmph and whatever, I felt so ugly. And I am like, screw it! I am gonna dye my hair, do my nails and t… Read More
2016-05-04 06:10
A photo posted by Joan of Arc (@joan_jade) on May 2, 2016 at 1:15am PDT Read More
2016-05-01 06:52
I do not want to be dwelling on the sickness, the recovery, the wall, the mental block. Let's start with a healthy dose of optimism daily in the soul food intake.Ok, May please be good. No j… Read More
2016-04-27 14:27
My chest was on fog and smog. Fire wasn't really there but it's like my lungs is full of clouds, I can't breathe properly. Most of my friends asked me to take baby steps but I am rather impa… Read More
2016-04-24 14:12
2016-04-23 15:12
If there's one thing that I could do to turn back time is when the time the stupid mosquitoes bit me and caused me to get dengue. I have been hearing stories about how bad dengue was and now… Read More
2016-04-12 03:01
Now that I got my writing momentum back, things are falling into places. Well, part of it because I am actually so stressed out with the deadline drawing in near and I do not actually have a… Read More
2016-04-05 09:03
This class was yesterday. First full formal class ever since I got certified last year. Low impact but it will get you toned seriously fast.Maybe those around PJ area might want to join my c… Read More
2016-04-03 12:40
2016-04-03 07:01
Sometimes at times I just feel like i am a loser. All my friends are like building their family have one or two babies or more. Been through done that kind of situation. I know they have ton… Read More
2016-04-01 02:05
Yeah! Read More
2016-03-31 15:23
March is coming to an end. The minimized social media contacts is actually helping with my sanity during lent. Although at times I was weak. Ah-ha!Easter here second year in KL. Feels differ… Read More
2016-03-25 14:31
I was in Krabi last weekend (18th to 20th March). It is actually a lucky draw prize that I won during a fitness event last year. A return trip plus accommodation to Krabi. Well, it is for on… Read More
2016-03-17 13:00
My box overlooking the suburban lighted night. This is my special place. My balcony.The wind chime that sings when the wind blowsThis is my little corner of solace. Where I realign my though… Read More
2016-03-13 16:57
I have been uninspired for almost a week. The progress on the problem statement that I have to write also is very very slow. What has gotten into me? So, today I practically rummage through… Read More
2016-03-08 16:16
I sing sometimes Read More
2016-03-04 02:39
First Friday in March. My focus is everywhere now. Slowing down the pace trying to refocus the best I can.I went back to do my pilot testing in the final week of February, so productive and… Read More
2016-03-02 23:00
How is your March going?My Lenten pledge is not really being accomplished well. Checking checking check check.I still rarely call my parents. Prefer whatsapping. Adui bah!The social media fa… Read More
2016-03-02 06:02
I turned 31 on 13/02. Sigh, not getting any younger by the day. Hahaha. Anyway, went shopping that day at KL Sentral and guess where I parked. Oh, how apt!Spent the evening watching Tales fr… Read More
2016-02-18 03:13
Have you tried the ETS train? I want to share my experience of riding the train from Butterworth to KL Sentral.The mister booked the ticket online exactly a month before our intended travell… Read More
2016-02-17 14:15
Although I have read like for the umpteenth time.Thank you oatmeal.com Read More
2016-02-10 16:14
Ash Wednesday today marked the start of the Lent season for this year. For me, lent season is a challenging time and also the more meaningful season compared to Christmas. Christmas is too c… Read More
2016-02-09 15:29
Hello Year of The Monkey!Huat ah! There you go give you angpau! Come come and take. Hahaha.I am currently at my in-laws place. Penang. It is a feel good trip back to Penang this time around… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Three days after the school reopen. Mid semester break really killed the momentum. I am still not in the zone. I really need some push to do more on the academic side of my job.Anyway, just… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Eh. wait. It is still March. Tomorrow is gonna be a new month.First day of school after the mid semester break. Yeah, am so not in the zone yet.I dyed my hair jet black and I am still very m… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
It's a mystery of the modern world. So many questions left unanswered. I just hope the people on board didn't suffer much and their family will be strong in the midst all this. And for the r… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Times like this when the school holiday starts, I just wanna go into a phase in which I will be doing absolutely nothing. Just lying on the bed and stare at the fan on the ceiling. Total sol… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Merry Christmas! I only have time to blog now. Always delayed. Blogging is not a second nature anymore. Haiya. I had a blast with my family for Christmas. I have been missing my family… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I am going home!!! Yeay. But packing is a hassle - lama sudah nda main packing packing ni. Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Just in case you haven't heard, me and my sisters had written a Christmas song called Under The Tree. -- and it's available on Spotify and iTunes too.Start streaming now!Or you can purchase… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Yeah!! December is always hectic. Tis the season to be stressed out. Anyway this is my final semester having to take exams and doing assignments for coursework subjects. So, even though… Read More
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