Category: Journal
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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…
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Walks in the morning
If I don’t start my day early in the morning walking while the sun rises, I know that it will be a less than ideal day. A few days ago, I grabbed my Nordic poles and went out walking despite it being a drizzly day. I let the rain fall as I walked/poled around the…
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My adventures in healing neuroplastic pain
For weeks, I was tortured by hip and lower back pain. Then I discovered the works of Dr. John Sarno and the science of healing neuroplastic pain. The results I’ve gotten in a matter of days was astounding. So I thought I should share this with people who are currently battling chronic pain. It may…
Elizabeth Tai 