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For some reasons, before stepping into the year of 2024, I have subconsciously kept a distance from certain friends and acquaintances.  It was not an easy decision given that both of us have known each other for almost a decade, but despite that, some toxic traits are seemed to be there. When we chatted about it, a friend said it was absurd that despite many of us know Person A has been like that, but we still put up with him and willingly be taken advantage as if it is not a big deal.  It was a lightbulb moment, thinking how stupid I was being chained to the so-called blind "loyalty".  Here is the list of "not friends" anymore. Person A- Cheapskate The only son of a rich family who owns multiple properties, would buy branded sports stuff and pay for his sports tournament entry fee.  Known him for more than 10 years as someone despite to be a plain person, but is stingy, talk so loudly, and always hoping that other people would pay for his meal.  There was a time la

In our modern society, where personal boundaries and mutual respect are valued more than ever, it's crucial for individuals, particularly men, to understand the significance of appropriate behavior and boundaries, especially when it comes to physical touch. Unfortunately, there still exists a prevalent misconception that touching or invading personal space without consent is acceptable. This is particularly concerning when it involves married women. Freepik.com While the boundaries of personal space and appropriate touch may seem like common knowledge, it's evident that many individuals, knowingly or unknowingly, cross these boundaries. Therefore, it's imperative to delve into why this behavior is not only disrespectful but can also be damaging to relationships and personal well-being. First and foremost, let's address the importance of consent. Consent is the cornerstone of any healthy interaction, whether it be physical or otherwise. Without consent, any form of touch

As parents, we all want the best for our children. We dream of providing them with quality education that equips them for a successful future. However, in Sabah—a state known for its natural beauty and cultural diversity—quality education comes at a price. Let’s delve into the challenges faced by parents and explore the cost range of ensuring a top-notch education for our little ones. The Educational Landscape in Sabah Sabah boasts a mix of public and private schools, each with its unique strengths and limitations. Here are some key aspects of the educational landscape: Public Schools : Public schools in Sabah follow the national curriculum set by the Ministry of Education. While they offer affordable education, overcrowded classrooms and limited resources can hinder personalized attention. Private Schools : Private schools provide an alternative for parents seeking smaller class sizes, better facilities, and a more holistic approach to education. However, tuition fees can be significa

  Yes, I managed to lose the 4kilogrammes within 6 months. If you average it, it is indeed considered slow but steady. However, the losses happened in the trend of losing a bit, stagnant, yo-yo and the final two weeks were dropping very fast. You guessed it, I probably lost some muscles in the process of achieving my recommended weight from doing almost daily 500 calories workout and intermittent fasting of more than 12 hours. In fact, at the time of writing, I am still losing beyond 50kg with empty stomach. My lowest body weight after I become an adult was 45kilogramme which was considered borderline in terms of BMI measurement.  Those unsteady losses (and gains) also attributed to my weight/strength training. There will be time when my Honor digital scale would warn me about low muscle mass and protein. Based on the reading, despite the suspicious of possible error, I still put more focus to address it--by having more strength workout and reduce cardio, eat more eggs, milk and meat. 

I have to say that no hard work will just go waste without being noticed or valued.  These two months, I feel so blessed to be given side hustles opportunity that I never expected I would get from acquaintances.  As someone who like to write/blog, post contents social media, even without being asked or paid, I actually benefitted from the works I did. It has become a testimony or "portfolio" for potential clients to engage my services.  Most of the time, people doubt of what I had been doing would bring me to anywhere, they even said it was waste of time. But look at me now, I have the last laugh to the bank.  I also received a gig of hosting an event in trilingual including in Mandarin. I would say that speaking in Mandarin is not really my forte as mine is good to survive daily conversation, but I said yes to that offer. I would give myself a rating of 70/100.  For that job, I landed through my spa operator who I usually frequented to and of course promoted it on my blogosp

  Image by FREEPIK Another 1 month plus, the world will be ushering a new year of 2024. Despite some time away from that, I already started questioning myself whether I have done enough.  Like many, one of the things to look into is always the health or body weight/body fat. My cholesterol level has been at the borderline and exceeded the normal value for the past three years. I always thought that having active exercise lifestyle will help as how it was when I was younger.  But it turned out it did not help much as long as I am not looking after my diet intake. I am not saying exercise doesn't not help at all, probably that is also the reason that my cholesterol level does not spike too much to the extent that jeopardise my health badly.  Right now, my body fat percentage is 30 per cent, which is 1 per cent away from "Unhealthy body fat percentage".  Thus, I am taking slightly "strict" diet control which also includes omitting "obese" and "foodie