The month of April opens up with another book that took the nation by storm. ‘A Love Letter to Whiskey’ is a slow burner love story with an emotional roller coaster ride throughout the book. The author, Kandi Steiner came up with this brilliant book of meeting the right person at the wrong time concept … More Would You Write ‘A Love Letter To Whiskey’?
Since we are still celebrating the month of love, why not do something different and focus on yourself for a bit? You had been caring and showing nothing but love to your loved ones and to every single soul you’ve met online or offline this whole week. Do know that nothing else matters than your … More The 5 Love Languages (For Yourself)
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?
Hello February, the month of love. What a coincidence it is to be reviewing a book that fits perfectly for this month. I bet you couldn’t say no to a classic modern romance novel by Ali Hazelwood which is also funny and smart. It is more layered and in depth than the usual love-to-hate romance. … More Are You Ready For ‘The Love Hypothesis’?
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!
Happy New Year 2024 everyone. It feels good to be back with another book or should I say four? This is the second time reviewing four books in a row (click here for my first quartet). I think I am kind of liking the anticipation behind each book and the thrill I get every time … More Gilead Hits Home With Lila And Jack!
Can you believe that we are in the final stretch of the year? With the year end celebrations, some family time and unfinished business around the corner, it can be a challenge to finish the year off with a bang. We all need something solid to hold on to so we can start the brand … More How To End The Year With A Bang?
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!
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!
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?
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!
It’s almost that time of the year but not yet. This week, I’ve decided to wrap up the books I’ve read over the years. Not just in 2022. Earlier this year, I pledged to include reading more frequently into my daily routine. With everything I have on my plate, I did try to sneak in … More The 25 Books I’ve Read!
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?
This week’s topic is not so foreign for any of us now. Traveling has become a part of our lives. Worst still, some people are putting their life on hold just so they can travel. Thanks to the social media buzz, we are now pushed to get out of our comfort zone and try a … More Why You Should Travel More Often?
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’!
What is a vacation without a beach holiday? We were going to Kuala Lumpur for a day or two anyway so we thought why not get a beach vacation before the stressful days ahead of us. Especially with my fiancé around, a beach vacation felt much more than a necessity. Therefore, one of the closest … More Our Private Port Dickson Beach Holiday Exposed!
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?
Hello October. I am having a break from reading so I can focus on my life right now. It is getting pretty hectic and busy but I am not complaining a bit. I know it can get pretty monotonous after this month so I am just soaking it all in. Not going to lie. Being … More What About White Oleander?
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?
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!
Starting September on a love note for plenty of reasons of my own. But first comes first. A romantic novel can be a fresh of breath air. I only took 5 days to complete this book. It was that good. The two timelines, then and now, was a little confusing at first but it got … More Do You Remember Your First ‘Love And Other Words’?
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!
Happy Birthday ‘The Double Life Of An Expat‘. You’ve turned four today! Four years ago, I’ve decided to start blogging seriously right after my birthday and looking back at it now, I am pretty proud of myself. I’ve tried to get out of my comfort zone, traveled more locally, collected over 100 books and trying … More Happy 4 Year Blog Anniversary!
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?
First, let’s celebrate. You’ve got featured and that is a pretty big deal. I woke up a few days ago and saw I was tagged on Instagram. I couldn’t even get out of the bed. I was so happy and excited that I didn’t know what I should do next. Eventually, I told my loved … More How I Shared My Story And Got Featured!
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!
I am excited to start this month with a book that kept my imagination alive. I am switching over fiction and non-fiction these days so that I can dwell into both worlds freely. However, this month I am about to talk about a fantasy novel that I find everyone on social media was talking about. … More The Midnight Library And The Infinite Lives!
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!
It’s the beginning of a brand new month and I’m back with another new book. Even when I’m staying far away from politics and the books related to it, I had to pull myself together to give it a go for this one. I heard really good reviews online and I had to jump on … More Exploring The Dark Side of Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents!
I’ve reviewed a few books by now but this must be my first fiction that I am about to blog about. And it happened to be a really good novel. Alex Michaelides’s debut novel is not my usual genre but the ending was really unexpected. The hype was all over social media and it was … More Breaking The Silence Behind Alex Michaelides’s ‘The Silent Patient’!
I’ve had this book for a few years now. I just couldn’t find the strength to read it. Every single time I come across this book, I find myself searching for something more lighter to read. I see why now. It is not an easy read especially when you clearly know that it is focused … More Celebrate Life With Randy Pausch’s The Last Lecture!
If you know me, you would know by now how versatile I can be. I’ve always wanted to try out all the different styles and looks out there but for now, let’s do one at a time. In the midst of pandemic, we are still wearing a mask and practicing social distancing but we are … More How To Style A Green Sharara Like A Pro?
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!
Starting the month of February with a good book that gave me a hard time. I find memoirs and biographies a lot more interesting nowadays because everyone has a story to tell. Even you and me. We all have a story that we want to keep to ourselves. Unlike us, some people share theirs on … More From Escaping Mormonism To Getting Educated!
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!
This year I pledged on reading more books and I guess I am already on a good start. The book I just finished reading is about a boy from South Africa who made it big in the US and ended up hosting The Daily Show, one of the most influential show on American television. Trevor … More ‘Born A Crime’ Is Not Really A Crime For 22 Different Reasons!
Happy New Year everyone. Even if you are not too excited about it, the brand new year is here. Some countries are already experiencing lockdowns and quarantines in the beginning of the week itself but don’t let your new year spirit die, yet. The year has just started and you can always come back to … More 30 Days Of Yoga: Let’s Move Into 2022!
This is the best part of all. I always look forward for this particular blog post not because it is the last one for the year but to see which posts performed better than the ones I thought. Of course, it is always the other way round. The one I thought that would make it … More Goodbye 2021: My 9 Best Blog Posts!
Obviously, I didn’t take a break from reading or hunting for new books ever since we got out of quarantine/lockdown. However, I did somehow slowed down my reading a little to give way to real people and the new normal lifestyle that is resuming on a much slower pace than I thought. While we are … More 21 Qualities We Can All Adopt From Michelle Obama And Her Journey Into ‘Becoming’!
While looking for exciting places to visit since we’ve been in Melaka previously, we stumbled upon this place. It’s called the Malaysia Prison Museum. I had no idea on what this place had to offer but it looked like we had a plan the next day to do. After breakfast, we left to look for … More Melaka Series: The Underrated Malaysia Prison Museum!
There is always joy when it comes to visiting historical places and what more can I say about Melaka. It is famous for its unique history and one of the most visited destinations in Malaysia with over 20,000 visitors monthly. Melaka was once a well-known international trade center in the East. Traders all around the … More Melaka Series: Maritime Museum, The Replica Of Flor de la Mar Ship!
A hiking trip after a whole year of being cooped in definitely feels like a fresh of breath air. Even though it is the shortest and the most impromptu trip that we’ve ever been on, we did managed to explore this little gem hidden from a lot of people out there. I must say I … More Catch The Sunrise At Bukit Cinta!
I picked up this book instantly right after the ‘The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row’ when I read just one line about the story. The heartrending story of a mid-century American family with twelve children, six of them diagnosed with schizophrenia, that became science’s great hope in the … More What Can We All Learn From The Galvins, And Their Battle Against Schizophrenia?
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