Construction managers/project managers, what AI tools have improved your workflow?Asking for a friend. He has been working around the clock on a new project and hasn’t had the time to research the best AI tools for spreadsheets, staff scheduling, risk management, material planning, and other construction related tasks.... See More »
Help me understand this travel culture (No hate, just trying to understand)I have always been curious about this. In Southeast Asia, more and more of such tourists seem to be funding their travels by busking, selling sketches, or asking locals to sponsor the next part of their journey. (Note: local artists and buskers... See More » (4)
Kuala Lumpur can feel loud and peaceful at the same time.I came for a meeting. Stayed for the view. (1)
Irish curry chipsForgive my ignorance but is there such a thing called Irish curry chips in Ireland? Or was it a made up dish in other countries? It doesn’t taste like curry, the way I know it though.
Friday morning, Friday cuppa, WFH FridayCoffee always tastes better on a Friday morning and a little bit of Miss Sunshine 🌞 Good morning, all! (2)
A Day with the Fire and Rescue DepartmentSpent some time with the Fire and Rescue Department earlier today, and it gave me an even deeper appreciation for what firefighters do. I have always known their job is tough, but experiencing a tiny part of their training is a whole different... See More » (1)
Take this with a pinch of salt!My BP was crazy for the past 5 years. It started in my early 30s. It was usually around 150/100, and the highest it ever reached was 189/110. I refused to start medication because I was in denial, and I was only in my 30s. I also wanted a clean... See More »
Will I regret this later?The lawyer called today and asked if my husband and I had any final discussion before the hearing. We didn’t. Neither of us reached out, and the last time we spoke was about three months ago. I never asked for anything in the divorce settlement.... See More »
Career fairs aren’t really about careers.I have been trying to help a friend secure a job in the construction industry in Malaysia. So we went to career fairs, construction conferences, and pretty much every event that claimed to connect job seekers with employers. What really surprised me... See More »
My Sunday eveningThe World Cup final is being aired live at 3 am here in Malaysia. It’s pretty quiet at the bar for now, but I reckon the crowd will start rolling in later. Had a great night though. (7)
Hope I didn’t just jinx it!I have been on a few social media platforms, and I would say that SW feels like a local neighbourhood bar. Maybe I am one of the lucky ones who has not had any creeps reaching out to me. It just feels… nice 🍻
Just about to head out, but the city is flooded!So bored at home now… and hungry🥲 (not my area but this is how the city is right now (In PJ area, Malaysia) (1)
Divorce does not mean I’m brokenI have been separated for two years now and always struggled to talk about my road to divorce. Many people thought I was the lucky one because my husband splurged on me. But only I know the price that came with it. As I slowly started opening up to... See More »
Just remembered the time I almost became a Xanax addictI remember telling a Dr sometime ago that I was feeling burnout, insomnia, and anxiety… with tears and all. He prescribed Xanax! 25 year old me then was foolish enough to take it, but it worked well. He only gave me 3 pills, to take half a pill a... See More »
First time trying KurutMy student from Kyrgyzstan gave me Kurut. He described it as “a candy made from milk, taste like yogurt”. His friend told me I should try it because it was so tasty. Now, I thought it would taste like a sweet milk candy. Boy was I wrong 😅 almost... See More » (1)
Have you traveled to Malaysia? Any thoughts?I have heard many mixed reactions to coming here. I totally understand both sides. It is either you love it or you hate it. And sometimes when things start to get bad (navigation issues, getting lost, and people seeming unhelpful), things can feel... See More » (1)
Imagine you are stuck in an elevator with a flying cockroach …… And it is roaming around the elevator buttons 🪳
Mother’s Day BluesMother’s Day… As a woman with no child and who has been yearning for one for a very long time, Mother’s Day is a day that sometimes makes me feel small and incomplete. A few years ago, my soon to be ex-husband (separated for 2 years) shouted at... See More »
Scottish Beau Next Door - Part 3Got back from Seoul! Can’t believe I am glad to see my bidet. Anyways, had a great time there and already missing the cold weather. From 3C to 33C country. Lost 2 kg within a week because all I could eat was chicken (they mainly sell pork and beef) -... See More »
How do bidet users cope in countries without bidets?I love travelling, but please let there be a bidet. All this toilet paper is starting to feel like sandpaper. 😫
Day 3 in Seoul!Coming from a country where 32°C is normal, 8°C feels like living inside a refrigerator. I wonder how some of them could walk around in short dresses.
