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    Life

    The Desperado Commando

    Last week, I had an unpleasant experience with a pervert stalker. Ah, I should say it was a horror-comedy incident, as it left me terrified AND amused at the same time! So, this pervert is an exhibitionist — which means he feels sexually satisfied by exposing his private part to a stranger. Luckily, last week the man was in commando so I didn’t have to bear such obscene (no consent = obscene!) Commando (sexual slang) When you’re not wearing any underwear underneath your outer clothes. If I would cut the story short, he pretended to ask for direction but then started to please himself in front of me. I ran…

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    Life

    Henny Kristianus: What Does God Say About Destiny?

    This week, I want to share one of the inspirational videos that I found: “What Does God Say About Destiny?”. The speaker, Henny Kristianus, is an amazing, kick-ass woman and a pastor. If you’re a free thinker, you may take it as ‘the Universe’. Or if you have a different religion, you may take it as the god that you worship. The purpose of me writing this post is because I feel the message is worth sharing. As the video is in Indonesian, I will share some parts that I feel are interesting. I hope this week’s blog post could motivate, enlighten or benefit you. Destiny: The hidden power believed…

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    Travel

    Visitting Che Guevara Mausoleum in Santa Clara & Cienfuegos Day Trip, Cuba

    Where should we go this week, amigos? What about a historical day trip to the Che Guevara Mausoleum in Santa Clara and some interesting destinations in Cienfuegos? April is coming soon! It’s always a special month because back in 2018, I took the longest flight ever to Cuba. If you fly to Cuba just for Havana, trust me, you’ll REGRET it. The country is famous for its history, with Che Guevara Mausoleum as one of the must-visit destinations. Santa Clara was founded in 1689 by families who were running from pirate threats in coastal Remedios. Besides the memorial place, I’ll also take you to Cienfuegos, a small town about 1…

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    Travel

    One Day Trip: Discovering San Marino

    Some things happened last week but this blog post won’t be melancholy. I’ll let you know at the end of the article, okay? Meanwhile, let me take you to San Marino, a country on top of a hill, nearby Italy. I spent one day there and although it was short, the medieval old town and its cobblestone streets will charm you. Before I embarked on my Italy trip, I wished that I would bump into Valentino Rossi, especially in San Marino. It didn’t happen but I had so much fun! The Lady and the Valley of San Marino Not sure why I feel poetic when writing this post! I like…

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    Life

    How to Spice Up Your Lockdown Weekend

    Weekend? What weekend? Ok, we may not be in a strict lockdown anymore. But with working from home for almost one year, plus the interstate travel ban (in Malaysia), the weekend feels like any other day. Nothing special, except that we don’t need to work. What about you? Do you feel the same? Recently, I found my enthusiasm for the weekend back and I feel it’s a good idea to share the tricks ^ ^ Lockdown Weekend Tips #1: Take Social Media Break every Friday Actually, I found out about this trick thanks to the Lent season. 40 Days before Easter, Catholics and Christians will fast to commemorate the day…

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    Travel

    I Joined a Cheap Beijing Tour. This is How It Feels

    Inspired by the Chinese New Year that just ended, this week I’ll share my experience joining a cheap Beijing tour. If you’re a Malaysian or have been living in Malaysia and love travelling, MATTA Fair – an annual travel fair organized by the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents, is something we always look forward to. There are huge selections of local, Asia and overseas tours at the fair. If your destination is somewhere in Asia, you’ll find many cheap packages. However, I have to agree with the saying “you get what you pay”. If you’re thinking to take a cheap tour to Beijing or China, this post may…

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    Travel

    It’s not China. It’s Hoi An Night Market in Vietnam

    By looking at the photo, one might think it’s a night market in China. But no, this photo is taken in Hoi An Night Market, Vietnam. As the hope for walking down the AirAsia/MAS/Emirates aisle this year becomes 50/50, I hope I could spark joy by sharing my wonderful experience with this post. If you’re a foodie, take note! 😉 Located in Nguyen Hoang Street, a trip to Hoi An isn’t complete without visiting the vibrant, exotic night market which opens from 5pm to 10pm. It’s very lively – thanks to the colourful lanterns, vibrant bridge and tourists (with great appetite). There are many nice hotels near the night market,…

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    Life,  Money

    Turning Thirty

    I turned thirty last week. Finally, this petite girl is thirty! I should make sure that I keep petite and not gain a lot of weight during MCO 2.0 (Movement Control Order) hahaha… Originally, I planned to celebrate it with my family at the newly-opened Maria’s Signature at KLCC as they’re having a Buy-1-Free-1 Wagyu promotion. Alas, our prime minister announced MCO 2.0 a few days before my big day. However, I feel grateful and blessed that I and the ones I loved are healthy. Furthermore, it would be my first (and hopefully, the last) birthday during the pandemic. I have a story to tell to young people when I…