You don’t have to be on your death bed to be reminiscing at all your accomplishments or regretting over things that you could have done right in life. Age is nothing when you want to make things right. You can be 50 and still wishing that you could have lived your life the way you … More Live Life With No Regrets!
You might have heard about camping but what about glamping? For those who are unaware, glamping is just another fancy word for camping but with a dash of glam. It is more upscale compared to your normal tent and sleeping bag. Glamping offers more comfort and luxury. Imagine the luxury of having a toilet with … More 5 Things To Do For Your First Beach Glamping Trip!
June opens up with a tough book for the month. ‘A Thousand Splendid Suns’ was introduced to me by a friend through a social media connect from India. The story opens up in two parts with Mariam (part 1) and Laila (part 2) who were both married to Rasheed, showed sheer strength of love in … More How Bright Does ‘A Thousand Splendid Suns’ Shines?
Uprooting your life sounds a lot more scarier than actually staying put. It is also a topic a lot of us won’t even think about or even consider. However, for those of you who have no choice other than moving in and/or out of your country, you might understand what it feels like. It doesn’t … More Why Uprooting Your Life Is Not Too Scary?
Reading has always been a favorite hobby of mine. When I first started reading books for leisure, I had no idea I would be reading this much. I started reading again right after my postgraduate to keep my busy mind at ease but look at where it got me today. Never in my dreams I … More The 50 Books I’ve Read!
Being humble is a skill that we can all practice and build on. You can never have enough of it. Unfortunately, for some it might come naturally while for the rest of us, we might have to work a little harder to get there. Humility doesn’t mean that you are putting yourself down or lowering … More How You Can Adopt Greater Humility?
You would be surprised when you manage to find your inspiration at the oddest situations possible. However, it is not always the case. Sometimes you do find your inspiration when you are in your most relaxed, calm and composed state. Inspirations will hit you at the most unexpected times so it is always good to … More Where Do You Find Inspiration?
Basically, inspirations are everywhere. It’s just the matter of how you look at things. You might be surprised where you get your next idea from. Just like that, this week’s blog post is inspired solely from the book last week. When it is about a pet or a furry friend of your own, you know … More 21 Things To Learn From Your Pet!
A question we’ve been asking ourselves whenever we start liking someone. Is he or she the one for you? Or maybe it is your friends or family who’s trying to find out if you are in for the long haul. We are well aware that romantic relationships can be a little scary and sometimes too … More How Do You Know If You’ve Found The One?
As the tides continue to ebb and flow, this 30 days of yoga are designed specifically for those who are ready to enter a new cycle of balanced momentum. I must admit that there is nothing like doing this practice in real time at the beginning of the new year with people all over the … More 30 Days Of Yoga: For Your Breath, Movement And Mind!
January had been a good start so far for me physically and emotionally. Not only that, I’ve started the year off by blogging about a book of interest and a 30 day yoga practice that I’ve been doing annually. However, now, I think it is the perfect time to keep up with my mental health … More 9 Things To Do In 2024!
We are back. We’ve been keeping up with the new year, new yoga challenge this year too. Just like every year, we are thrilled to share and connect with you yoga enthusiasts out there who have been so encouraging and uplifting towards our journey. Thanks to Adriene Mishler for keeping up with her annual 30 … More 30 Days Of Yoga: Just FLOW Into Life!
It is starting to feel like every year is a roller coaster ride for me and my blog but this year, I think I’ve reached the ultimate peak. I even had to take two months break from blogging to deal with things that was going on in my life in January and February. It took … More Goodbye 2023: My 9 Best Blog Posts!
Fraser’s Hill is a highland resort destination, locally known as Bukit Fraser. Fraser’s Hill is named after a Scottish prospector, Louis James Fraser back in the 1890s, who’ve opened up a tin mine but mysteriously vanished in 1915. In 1917, the bishop of Singapore rediscovered Fraser’s Hill while on a hunt for the man, providing … More 8 Things To Do In Fraser’s Hill!
After reviewing the book ‘The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self’ last week (click here if you haven’t check it out), I found out that a particular chapter stood out profoundly to me. Usually it is pretty difficult to come up with a standalone topic solely from a book. Only a … More 13 Checklist To Improve Your Basic Integrity Skills!
OMG! Can you believe that we are only a little over two months away for the year to end? It is crazy to think how fast the time is flying. The question is are you playing catch up as fast as you can? If it still didn’t hit you yet, then be prepared to wrap … More 8 Things That Can Change Your Life In A Year!
Happy Birthday ‘The Double Life Of An Expat‘. You’ve turned five today! It is crazy to finally realize that I’ve been doing this for the past 5 years. That is like half of a decade. To be able to come up with different blog posts every single week, was challenging but the fun I had … More Happy 5 Year Blog Anniversary!
A brand new month calls for a brand new book. However, this time it is not something light or romantic. It is a 2017 young adult novel expanded from a short story the author, Angie Thomas wrote in college in reaction to the police shooting of Oscar Grant. Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, … More Nothing But Love For ‘The Hate U Give’!
It is completely normal to doubt yourself whenever you are thrown into new tasks or life-changing moments that require you to excel. Little did you know, even the most confident person you know might be struggling with their own self-doubt. After all, we are all human. It is unfair to expect people to be confident … More How To Get Past Self-Doubt?
Being single must be the best phase in anyone’s life. A carefree life without any obligations are a dream for many. Your life your rules might not be a forever thing after all but do enjoy all the perks while it lasts. Instead of asking why I’m single, you should be proud you are on … More 5 Things To Focus On While You’re Single!
Are you the bride-to-be? Or are you planning a bachelorette party for your bestie who’s getting married soon? Well, even if you are not in any side right now, you might be wondering what girls normally do before they give their bestie away. Eventually, it all boils down to the bride and her friends. Keep … More Bachelorette Party Ideas For The Not Over-The-Top Bride!
Do you love or hate surprises? A lot of us might love surprises while some may not like it at all. Somehow, it must be tied to your personality in a lot of ways. Extroverts might find it exciting, fun and spontaneous to have some sort of surprise. However, the introverts may not feel the … More How Do You Like Surprises?
To be honest, this question had been lingering through my mind ever since. What are the things you need to learn in your 30s and how do you end your 20s with a bang? I am pretty sure your 20s are all about enjoying your single life with friends and not worrying a bit about … More Major Life Lessons To Learn In Your 30s!
You can’t seem to have a perfect life no matter how hard you try. However, you can make your life somewhat perfect by making it memorable. What’s life without making a bunch of mistakes and having a few setbacks or pitfalls anyway? Of course you should have life goals and things you wish to accomplish … More 5 Ways To Make Your Life More Memorable!
Happiness is arbitrary. It differs according to each and every person. Your happiness might not be the same as mine and vice versa. However, when you have the feelings of joy, satisfaction, contentment and fulfillment, most likely you are happy. According to a study on a group of people, there are three elements believed to … More 5 Everyday Things That Can Bring You Happiness!
It is quite common to be bored. This applies to all ages and it is something that none of us can avoid. You must be lying to yourself if you say you’ve never been bored once in your life. We are so caught up with life routines that sometimes it can push us to the … More How To Keep Yourself From Being Bored?
I know some of you were expecting my 30 days yoga updates way back in January but oh well. I was a little late to the party this year but I am here now. For those who’ve been following my journey, would have known already how seriously invested I am with all my practices. For … More 30 Days Of Yoga: Connect With Your Center!
First and foremost, let me thank each one of you for making my almost dead blog Facebook, lively now with the 300 followers hit just a few days ago. Surprisingly, we’ve been reaching a lot more people lately than usual and I wouldn’t be surprised if we hit the next benchmark sooner than expected. So, … More What Do You Really Want To Fill In Your Life?
Happy New Year everyone. I know I am a little behind my schedule but I am here in one piece. I must say 2023 completely surprised me and two months flew just like that. A lot of things happened in my life in this two months but I am not complaining at all. I took … More Colleen Hoover Broke My Heart Bones!
Winter or not, December is just too cold no matter which part of the world you are in. You can be snowed in or in the middle of continuous pouring rain that doesn’t seem to stop for now. It is cold. I get it. Some of us can get acclimatized easily while some of us … More 5 Ways To Keep Yourself Warm On The Coldest Days!
We are finally here. Reviewing the last book for this year makes me feel proud and accomplished in a way. I started talking about a book I picked first week of every month and I managed to keep up until now. So this would be my 12th book review for this year. Pretty big deal … More What If There Is No Exit?
Are you a minimalist or more like a materialistic person? There is nothing wrong to be where you are or live a life you want to have. If you like a simple and meaningful life then the minimalist lifestyle is for you. But if you are into luxurious things and a pretty extravagant life, then … More A Minimalist Life, When Less Is More!
Time is supposed to be infinite for many of us but for people who are dying, time is finite. Everything is going to come to an end especially what they don’t have a lot of. Time. You can be logical and become aware of a lot of things that is going on in your life … More How To Manage Time When Time Is Finite?
Starting November with a scandalous book that checked all the glitz and glamour button off and it was definitely worth the hype. Even though I was hesitant at first to read a dramatic book (something I am not used to) like this one, I must say it was a whole different story. It was not … More The Secrecy Behind ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’!
You must be wondering why am I talking about 5K when my mom already completed a few marathons by now. Well, this time it isn’t about my mom. It is about me and my fiancé. Yup you heard it right. I dragged him along into getting our first 5K in. There is always going to … More Road To 5K: Because Why Not?
Change is inevitable. Growth is optional. Nothing remains the same. A lot of things that happens in our life, change the way we look at life and the way we get around people. Mistakes are common. Lessons are learned. In the end of the day, the change starts with you. If you want to make … More What Are The Difficult Changes You’ve Made In Your Life?
I’m back with another saree post. This time it is a dreamy blue and gold georgette saree that caught the attention of my eyes. Not a big fan of georgette material but this one is definitely a keeper. I saw this saree when I was browsing through Instagram and I decided to make this blue … More How To Style A Blue Georgette Saree Like A Pro?
When you said you don’t care you know you are lying to yourself. Of course it bothers you to the point where you are losing your sleep and peace. But it doesn’t always have to be that way. There are things we can worry about and there are things we shouldn’t even care about. You … More 5 Things Not To Care About!
I had to end the month with a bang. August is always special because it is my birthday month and my blogiversary so I was trying to find a topic that can top that off. What is a better gift to myself than a compilation that is all about yoga? As crazy as it sounds, … More My 8 Yoga Blog Posts Compilation!
One of the best childhood stories I’ve heard is the story of the rabbit who defeated a turtle in a running race. I am sure you remember how the race went down. Just like the story, how do you relate it to your life? Well, for me I am always the turtle who tend to … More 7 Benefits Of Daily Walking!
Believe or not, negative thoughts can consume your brain faster than positive thoughts. Not only that, it can drain you mentally and hinder your life in the long run. It is crazy how our brain works sometimes. It will feed you with thoughts that can make you feel safe in your comfort zone. After some … More 5 Things You Need To Stop Telling Yourself!
First thing that was going through my mind when I was reading this book was how crazy this whole experience would be if it was me in her place. That is how this book made me feel on the first chapter itself. Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail is a 2012 … More How Wild Are You To Get Strayed?
This is not a surprising blog post for those who’ve known me for years now. Even during my school days, you will never find me without a book in my hand. I was also a librarian back then too. Explains the undying love I have for books. However, after my postgraduate, my reading materials have … More 5 Things You Never Knew About Reading Books!
What are you waiting for? For the grass to be greener? Or simple for a better opportunity than the one you just received? Things are not always going to be better every single time you put something off. Life is certainly not going to wait for you to live it. You have to make your … More Live Your Best Life Right Now!
Have you had a long day at work or school? And when you come home you feel so stressed or burnout to the point where you can’t even do anything? Well, we all have been there and some of us are still there. It can be tricky to figure out what works best for us … More 5 Ways To Calm Down After A Long Day!
This week has been all about good vibes and celebration. The reason is ‘The Double Life Of An Expat‘ had reached the first 10K views of all time. The moment I’ve been waiting for a while now. Just a little boost of appreciation like this for small time bloggers means the world. Really. When all … More Thank You For 10,000 Views!
Inspired from the book I just finished reading and also from all the socializing that I’ve been doing this past week, I think it’s time to talk about communication. I am no one or even close to be called an expert to talk about improving your communication skills but I’ve learned to be better over … More 7 Tips To Communicate Better!
Happy Valentine’s Day! There is always a reason to celebrate love and this time I chose to do it differently. Instead of the usual relationship blog posts, I have something that would cater everyone. Do you know Galentine’s Day is celebrated on February 13 every year? For those who had no idea about the existence … More Celebrate Galentine’s Day With Your BFFs!
I literally started the month and the brand new year with the 30 days of yoga post and I cannot wait to tell you how it is going. I know a lot of us tried to make the ‘new year new me‘ thing work but it doesn’t really work, does it? However, it is quite … More 30 Days Of Yoga: 5 Common Mistakes We Do!
So what if reality just started sinking in for you? Three weeks later, you want to make the year right. A small change is still considered a progress, right? After all, you still have the rest of the year ahead of you to make it count. Three weeks are nothing. With the right mindset and … More 12 Ways To Kick Start The New Year Off Right!
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