2020 for the world has been a real shock. When we were planning our short trip mid Feb, things were still under control and the whole world was looking at China (some boo-ing at them) for locking down to contain the Wuhan Virus. While we were deciding on where to go, we took the extra precaution and ruled out places that required us to travel by air. That left us with 2 options; Malaysia by land or Bintan/Batam by sea. After doing some research online, we found some kids friendly resort at Bintan and prices were dipping down coz apparently, a lot of tourists come from China. We took this chance to go for the most luxurious resort - The Residence compared...
About one year ago, I made the decision to go for a creative retreat alone to Jogjakarta. I'm not an avid traveler so this is something new for me. I had my worries but yet looking forward to the trip. One memorable incident which questioned me about being street smart was when I was on Gojek- the OG of getting a ride on a bike. I was a bit skeptical but my friend assured me it's quite safe and that she will also be making her way soon. I was rather calm until the rider and I couldn't find the exact location of this communal art house! He made a few turns and decided to drop me off nearby the address. ...
Hey Mamas, In these challenging times of #Covid19, we turn into paranoid moms and have started cancelling all enrichments, outings and even have thoughts of pulling our little ones out from schools. Going to indoor playgrounds is a No-No (at least for me) and going outdoor everyday can be too sweaty and exhausting. With the current implementation of travel bans, restrictions and social distancing, staying home for now is the best bet. Now what do we do with our littles ones from the time they wake up and in between their naps and meals? I have been spending a lot of time researching on home based activities for Iman (2 years, 5 months old) and making sure she is packed with things to do...
It’s that day of the year where the social media feed is full of dedications and appreciation posts to all the lovely women. Juggling life wearing different types of hats, let’s also remember thy self. Days where we are in doubt but just wing it anyway; fulfilling expectations. Let us be kinder to ourselves and look at how much progress we made albeit small steps. Today, I would like to share with you a group of women who are dedicated to their craft. Those who have inspired me in my creative journey as well as mental wellness. I chanced upon these two passionate creatives who were in their prime during their era. This is Bridget Riley- a painter and printmaker. The inventor...
Being a mom of 2 only means less time for myself. Although I must say that my baby number 2 has been real easy and I'm a lot calmer with this whole motherhood thing. Past few weeks, I'm slowly tuning back to work, doing photoshoots which forces me to put on some make up and be camera ready. Its nice to see myself not in homey clothes and looking like I'm just out of bed the whole day. During one of the shoots, when my husband saw me in full make up and our new LSEssential shawl, he said to me - "Hey this is a fresh look, you look chic." I thought to myself for a moment - wow...
