Elizabeth Tai

Blog: https://elizabethtai.com/
Profile: https://elizabethtai.com/author/firediarist/
Homepage: http://firediarist.wordpress.com

The COVID-19 lockdown diaries

My reflections and old tweets made during the first few months of Malaysia’s COVID-19 lockdowns or “Movement Control Order”.
Personal Finance

A guide that serves as a map to all the content I’ve written about finance over the years.
My 15-minute city lifestyle in Malaysia!

You don’t have to live in Europe to experience the 15-minute city life. You can find that kind of lifestyle even in Malaysia.
How I use social media, and why Mastodon is still No.1 for me

There’s something inherently combative about Western social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The people there often seem mean-spirited, and the overall experience feels hostile. Chinese social media can be better due to stricter moderation policies, but you have to choose the right platform to dwell in.
Public transportation in my neighbourhood and I have electric car envy

Light rail transits, walkways, BRTs, public busses … I’m really grateful that my area has all these and I am not forced to be car dependent.
Gearing up for Chinese New Year with a day of shopping at Sunway Pyramid

Today I’m grateful for: a) Malaysia’s abundance of good food b) The efficient public transport in my neighbourhood c) The ability to buy pricey bakkwa to treat my parents!
I am social media burned out

I find myself clicking on my phone like a zombie, but I can’t stop. Sometimes, managing my social media intake feels like a losing battle, but I guess I will continue to keep trying
Weekend Tales #8: My favourite things of 2024

I was wondering who in the world would be interested in my favourite things. But then I realised that one of them could actually save your life, so here am I sharing it. Siti the kitty She’s a little bite-y, but we have this little ritual where, each time she sees me, she’ll let out…
My experience ‘going paid’ on Subastack in 2024

Last year, I activated the option for readers to pay me on a lark, and was surprised by what happened despite my very low expectations.
Weekend Tales #7: Year ends and bodice rippers in the desert

Reflecting on 2024 while watching trashy TV. Also, links to articles I’ve written and have read.