It’s the Chinese New Year break and took a trip up to Langkawi to wind down. It’s been a while since I spent time on a island and actually going out to the sea. I used to do island trips quite a lot when I was younger in my uni days with both my school and uni hommies – almost every semester break. Just the smell of the sea and lazing around at the beach (despite the hot sun) is therapy – it’s pretty awesome. I can swim but can’t actually float due to my trauma of almost drowning during...

While me and Ruzain were doing our usual afternoon exercise routine, I had a sudden throwback moment as I watched him walk during our small outdoor walk round, which he calls jogging and when we were doing our three piece exercise relay.  Three things came to mind. First: I’m thankful for how much more stable Ruzain is – he still has his moments but lesser in intensity and frequency. I also know how much he tries to control it though at times still fails. Such a journey, a beautiful one nevertheless. Second: I suddenly remembered the moments where he hurt...

Its the third day of the new year. 2023 still hasn’t really sink in. Still trying to find the rhythm to start the new year on a higher note but honestly I’m still on holiday mood (that’s what I tell myself). But I then need to be fair to the world as even Ruzain already started his new year by going to school. Although not without his usual stunt of not sleeping; either as an act of rebellion or just anxious – really don’t know which is which anymore.  Of course I’m the usual casualty. Not even sure how many...

2022 has definitely been overwhelmingly – colourful. So many unexpected events happened, many I never thought I would experienced. Some good, some bad. Some overwhelming with emotions – heavy emotions. It took a lot out of a person who gave a lot out to the world, to feel things turning back on you was definitely not something anyone would look forward to. This had a lot to do with life at work. It actually started off pretty good, closing 2021 on a high note and stepping into 2022 all motivated. Come to think of it, it was probably too good...

Those close to me can vouch that I’ve been babbling about my intention to climb Mount Kinabalu numerous times in the past few months – been trying to find friends who would be willing to take on the challenge with me but thus far no one dare to commit. Why, why, why? View of Mount Kinabalu from Spring Garden, Kundasang @ 6.23am, 28 December 2022 It’s not that I haven’t climbed it before – in actual fact I’ve climbed in twice. Once back in 2004 (I think) with colleagues from my first work place – Malaysia National Insurance (MNI –...