Category: Journal
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The tools and courses I’m using to learn Mandarin (free and paid)
We’re blessed to have so many tools to use to learn Mandarin free. It has made learning the language so much faster and easier. Here are the apps and courses I’m using to improve my Mandarin.
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2023 Recap: Concepts and discoveries that made the year better for me
I reflect on the concepts and ideas that have improved my life in 2023.
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Year-end reflections and how I do them
In the last week of every year, I reflect on the year that is about to end and prepare for the new one. Here’s what I do, day by day.
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When Sunbirds built a nest in my balcony
This was one of the most special things that had happened to me when living in this apartment on top of a hill. A pair of sunbirds decided to build a nest in my balcony and I got to watch life happen.
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Thoughts on the Israel Palestine conflict
Wars and politics have turned into a form of entertainment for keyboard warriors. There’s nothing simple about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, and taking sides while you are ignorant about their history is probably the worst thing you can do.
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A walk at Subang Ria park
The park in my neighbourhood is a gem. Just had a 3km walk around the area today.
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Single kitty syndrome – yes, it’s real!
Hard lessons about cat ownership. It’s almost always better to adopt two kittens, not one.
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Politically incorrect lessons about cat ownership
I think we really need to be super honest about cat ownership. It’ll help prepare a lot of people, especially if they’re inexperienced with cats, about the complexities of cat ownership.
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Malaysians are multilingual, and that’s a gift
I was vacationing with a friend on Scotland island, off Sydney, #Australia in this amazing B&B. We were having breakfast at the verandah when the host approached us hesitantly. “I hope I am not offending you if I ask this, but we were curious why you were speaking English after we have left.” My friend…
Elizabeth Tai 