Plants 4 – joyful friends
https://dimalinkeng.blogspot.com/2025/05/plants-4-joyful-friends.html
#garden #seedling #salad #flowers #vegetables #countryside #village #newfriends #greenplanet #lettheflowersgrow #summer #besttimeever #excellenthobby #gardening #joyful #sunny #lotsofsun #goodtime #grownsalad #funnycountryside #todolist #spring #timeforgarden #gardenpreparations
A few months ago, family sent me a large garden-grown lemon they got from a friend. I made some lovely lemon curd with it😋, and took and planted some of its pips. They’re sprouting now🌱🌱🌱
who's!! that!! pokemon!!!!!! (=which brassica guy is this please #gardening #seedling)
New arrival – new plants
https://dimalinkeng.blogspot.com/2025/04/new-arrival-new-plants.html
#newplants #growing #garden #seedbeds #seedling #cabbage #cucumber #corn #eggplant #friendstogrow #lettheflowersgrow #countryside #village #vegetables #flowers #newarrivals #sun #green
My little friends are growing!
https://dimalinkeng.blogspot.com/2025/03/my-little-friends-are-growing.html
#friendsaregrowing #seedbeds #plants #flowers #seedling #garden #prepareforsummer #countryside #village #spring #newgardenseason #joy #sunlight #weekend #seeds #outdoors #growingflowers #lettheflowersgrow #greengrass #bush #beautiful #gardenthings #watchthemgrow
The return of the sunbirds
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11 March, 2025
The sunbirds are back building a new nest (far right vine). I hope it will be completed soon! 🥰
14 March 2025
So, each time a Sunbird couple’s chick grows up, they leave the nest behind. The last couple left a fully intact nest but over time the vine it was built on withered.
One day, it fell. I was a little superstitious and it felt like a shame to get rid of it, so I kept it. (Don’t laugh.) Then, a new sunbird couple started building a new nest on a different vine. I thought to myself: Won’t it be nice if they didn’t have to fly so far to gather their supplies and reuse the old nest?
So, I placed the next on the branches of a shrub near the nest. I noticed that they liked to perch there from time to time, so I hoped that they would notice the old nest and reuse it.
It worked! They started picking apart the old nest and using the materials to build the new nest. The old nest is now half its size. Nature at work is so beautiful!
15 March, 2025
Sunbirds recycle 😆🤭
I placed an old nest on the shrub and now its just taking it apart to build a new nest. Aren’t they clever?
Feeling semi proud that I got the idea of placing the old nest in the bush where the current sunbirds couple likes to hang out. Seeing them peck at the old nest and fly the bits that they have from it to the new nest is really satisfying 😆
Previous visitations
Their first visitation in 2022: When sunbirds built a nest in my balcony
Today was a productive day. I sowed three different types of tomatoes in soil block cubes. I also transplanted the sweet pepper seedlings, which had sprouted in the soil blocks and waited there for too long the transplantation into larger growing pots.
Unfortunately, I also had to deal with an aphid infestation on my couple month old jalapeño and chili seedlings, and I really hope the treatment was effective.
I will soon run out of desktop space and it is still too cold to put the seedlings into a balcony.
#SoilBlock #Seedling #IndoorGardening #Gardening #60thParallelNorth
Lockdown diaries, June 2020
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Jun 1, 2020
“For decades, Minneapolis has embraced its image as a progressive bastion. This week ripped that away, and left something behind much grimmer.” – @AdamMinter
Jun 1, 2020
At this stage we just need zombies and aliens https://t.co/3OBqKpD0Ec
Jun 2, 2020
“Have you ever thought about how short life is?
We only get 85 years if we’re lucky. Yet we spend the majority of our time acting like someone we’re not.”
Jun 2, 2020
You have to make a choice. Do you want to be number one, or do you want to be happy? You may become a victim of your success, but you can never become a victim of your happiness.
Jun 2, 2020
Mum’s usual unit of measurement: “A little bit of this, a lot of that.” https://t.co/KlvsOjsdwU
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Jun 5, 2020
I’m one of those annoyingly morning people. My bro needs 3 alarms to wake up. I just need a mental reminder the night before and poof, I’m awake at that time. A superpower I inherited from my dad. I 💕starting work at 7am when the sun’s just peeking out. No coffee needed.
Jun 5, 2020
In Asia, where the elderly are respected and even revered, this would have been incomprehensible and these actions the lowest of the low. Our cops are not perfect, we have brutality here too. But I can’t help but think our abang police would approach this much differently. https://t.co/HL8NgmKcrb
Jun 6, 2020
I’ve been trying to finish the food I bought to get through the MCO/lockdown since May.
I am still trying.
Jun 6, 2020
Ye Hua, you are still the one. #cdrama #tenmilesofpeachblossoms https://t.co/tSOvtLzBwe
GIF
Jun 6, 2020
Yes I am a super morning person. That also means I am a super non-night person. I am practically brain dead after 9pm and look half drunk if I had to stay up after 10pm.
Jun 8, 2020
Dear @AskScribd I can’t pause my membership. The option is no longer available for me. Why? Can u only pause your membership at certain times? Once a year? What? https://t.co/X7hYrOcg7T
Jun 8, 2020
I use coconut oil or ghee most of the time. Sometimes, I use animal fat – such as the fat from chicken skin & bacon grease. https://t.co/v5SCWFITn4
Jun 8, 2020
Yesterday, filled my Axia’s 🚘 tank. Have not topped up since March thanks to the lockdown.
I paid RM35 (US$9) for a full tank. 😶 https://t.co/HrmnnBwY8F
GIF
Jun 8, 2020
You know the saying, “if you don’t have anything good to say, don’t say anything?” https://t.co/V1nkjW9bJe
Jun 8, 2020
Here’s an investment that many personal finance bloggers hardly talk about:
A vegetable garden. https://t.co/SW8enFROhO
Jun 8, 2020
When you’re #debtfree you have less stress & can take bigger risks. Here’s how to start your journey: https://t.co/YgXBiIwz1U
Jun 9, 2020
The dilemma of house owners in Malaysia in this age. I feel for them. And to think I used to fret over my RM120k house loan!! https://t.co/hTTf8S6Rqe
Jun 9, 2020
Saying goodbye to journalism was so hard. I’m still grieving for that loss of identity as I move on without this career, which had defined me for almost two decades: https://t.co/ek4VjJTyoh
Jun 9, 2020
📺 If you are a newbie to investing, do watch this great Explained episode on how the stock market works. Get educated before you invest! Via @netflix https://t.co/q1YX2eiQzj
Jun 9, 2020
Sam Neil cuddling with a duck is LIFE https://t.co/toNv7r4ghk
Jun 10, 2020
Financial burnout is real. I was so dogged & determined in pursuing early retirement that I made a lot of sacrifices. Sometimes to the detriment of my health. https://t.co/QqMleet8Y5
Jun 10, 2020
Why do we name our pets after food? 🤔
Jun 11, 2020
To date, this remains one of my most popular posts on the blog. I suppose not many people willingly give up a PR to make the journey back home to Malaysia. https://t.co/HqP3HAAddO
Jun 12, 2020
Because of my dogged pursuit of FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) I lost the courage to live life the way I want. Don’t be me. https://t.co/QqMleet8Y5
Jun 12, 2020
Spending time in the garden has improved my well-being massively. In fact, I consider my vege patch a great investment for my mental health. I go there at least twice a week and I am rewarded with fat spinach 😄 https://t.co/T2AIKZMFxl
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Jun 12, 2020
Tell me about it. I went into nursing terrified. Wrote my first ebook terrified. Left journalism scared shitless. Getting used to failing on repeat is something I am learning to embrace. https://t.co/NNeNPtwYBM
Jun 13, 2020
If you find yourself feeling sad because you pulled the plug on an old career in exchange for a new one, don’t be surprised. It’s a natural part of the process.
https://t.co/ek4VjKb9MR
Jun 13, 2020
I completely redesigned my website today. And only slept an hour. Guys, don’t be me 🤣 Here’s my new web home 👇 https://t.co/FtCx5Lb1aI
Jun 13, 2020
Found out that there have been no briefings about the #COVID19 situation in the US for weeks. 😶 In Malaysia, we have DAILY briefings. Our poor Health DG @DGHisham has been working non-stop since the crisis began. So grateful. Thank you, sir!
Jun 14, 2020
The nasi lemak makcik is back at the lrt station after months of MCO. Thank goodness!
Jun 14, 2020
Just to torture myself I feel like taking up a wordpress developer course. Because, wtf not
Jun 14, 2020
I decided to take a nap at 2pm yesterday and woke up at 6am today. Wow that’s some nap!
Jun 14, 2020
Ah so Singapore has come up with a list of non-essential workers. My my, salty! https://t.co/iB1DjiGLt0
Jun 15, 2020
I’m just gonna post dog+cat photos today. https://t.co/B5ukEAUoPj
Jun 15, 2020
TNB is trending – apparently many are experiencing a huge spike in their electricity bills gulp Here’s a possible explanation by @twt_kerja https://t.co/Jcu681mYri
Jun 15, 2020
Malaysia is no.10 in producing solid waste. 😮 https://t.co/n7h1c5uKSn
Jun 15, 2020
“… our society will soon realise that academic qualifications will become increasingly irrelevant. The future of work globally will not be one with a clear blue- and white-collar job divide.”
Jun 15, 2020
Did you lose income/job because of #COVID19?
Jun 15, 2020
The children are back in the condo playground. Social distancing? Nawwww who needs them https://t.co/zrhfueI4nz
GIF
Jun 15, 2020
Stock market these days👇 https://t.co/fnj7jw62Tp
GIF
Jun 15, 2020
Man, I didn’t know poodle pigs existed! https://t.co/5hdcUkTKWS
Jun 15, 2020
EPIC 🤣 https://t.co/D2Qx3cnaqD
Jun 15, 2020
Living #debtfree is amazing. You’re less stressed & you can weather crisis better. Here’s how you can do it: https://t.co/YgXBiIwz1U
Jun 16, 2020
Anxious, stressed or depressed due to the massive changes caused by #COVID19? Please do yourself a favour and take this free online course by @Yale. You don’t just learn theory – you learn to implement in your life through “rewiring” projects. https://t.co/wW45Yqec6x
Jun 16, 2020
Rick Warren: God has a timetable for everything.
Me: Can I have a peek at the timetable? Just a quick one? 😇
Jun 16, 2020
I finally listed all the books I’ve written on one page. It feels really good to see that I’ve produced these. Now … to market them!
https://t.co/4YMqfO3JVP
Jun 16, 2020
When you walk around the mall wondering why the world is in a blur and wondering if your eyesight has worsened… Only to realise you’ve been walking around with your reading glasses. https://t.co/yDp5QL35aI
GIF
Jun 16, 2020
“Tomorrow isn’t promised. Live in the moment. You think you have time, but you don’t.” We all need to remember this. Via @DebtAscent https://t.co/chdtMtGDIe https://t.co/chdtMtGDIe
Jun 16, 2020
5 things I learned from Korean dramas:
Jun 18, 2020
Just had a wonderful chat with @FinancialGory today at 11am. He has done more in his life than I did at his age! With a good financial foundation, you can really pursue your dreams. Thanks for your time @azraeimuhamad 😃
Jun 18, 2020
Woohoo I think I got it! Making boba pearls – it’s white cos I didn’t bother getting dark brown sugar. https://t.co/Ez0hKKVpda
Jun 18, 2020
Wow never thought I would be able to make boba pearls from scratch. It’s not terribly hard but it’s tedious https://t.co/2Mn5RYpQqB
Jun 18, 2020
I ❤️ their friendship. Much prayers for James who must feel the loss keenly. https://t.co/HrlCSkQbeq
Jun 19, 2020
RM2 can’t even buy you a packet of nasi lemak these days. https://t.co/Qrg9W70uHv
Jun 20, 2020
My bro just bought RM200 worth of durian. It’s not like, berlambak lambak k? It’s four tiny boxes. Maybe I should consider becoming a durian seller?🤔
Jun 20, 2020
So apparently, when you finally get an SSL certificate you’d be rewarded with a precipitous drop in traffic. Lovely. Here’s what I should’v done after getting a https address: https://t.co/Tu8GhLQHW9
Jun 20, 2020
I have Denmark bike envy 😑 oh Malaysia, wil we ever have this? https://t.co/gUZv28rfVm
Jun 20, 2020
When a company or department is run by folks in fear, the results are less than optimal. Goals end up being sabotaged by self preservation and insecurity. https://t.co/YP8MWFiB7D
Jun 20, 2020
I so agree with this. When I worked with the newspaper, my editors were brutal with my copy. But I sure learned a lot about writing great articles. https://t.co/1EjScbTNfV
Jun 21, 2020
This week’s boba pearls. It costs only RM1 but lots of labour involved. Phew. https://t.co/FgohfeXlTO
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Jun 21, 2020
I still can’t get over how obvious & plentiful the product placements in #TheEternalKingMonarch was. https://t.co/B5t897e4Kg
Jun 22, 2020
The boba pearls I made are blue because I boiled some butterfly pea flowers (Bunga telang) in the mix. A nice, safe form of colouring 😊 https://t.co/latOMZq5oT
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Jun 22, 2020
It’s so sad that such a well-known brand has such a toxic workplace. Why does this keep happening and is there a way to prevent it? https://t.co/qYrhhHLzg0
Jun 22, 2020
Just post it! https://t.co/vH6zr7Ni0d
Jun 22, 2020
20 yo Robinhood trader commits suicide after seeing -$US730k balance 😩 https://t.co/nfI97zHFXe
Jun 22, 2020
A few days ago, a 20yo investor committed suicide after he discovered a -$750k balance. He thought he was nearly a mil in debt 😟 His cousin Bill Brewster talks about this incident in his own words 👇 https://t.co/8V5Gt787WR
Jun 22, 2020
Yup, I was thinking this was a UX problem https://t.co/DUAsRkdKNb
Jun 23, 2020
Guys, don’t invest unless you know what you’re investing in, what risks are related to the investment vehicles and how it works.
Jun 23, 2020
I only buy new things when the old one completely disintegrates, falls apart and collapses into a pitiful wreck. I guess it’s time for a new case. https://t.co/mGtBlx5IJb
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Jun 23, 2020
The coronavirus also doesn’t care if you think it no longer exists. https://t.co/5qAjEb6g2S
Jun 23, 2020
A Melbournian got upset when I asked for Vienna coffee in Melbourne. “We take our coffee seriously, so of course we won’t have coffee of the Viennese variety here!”
But I just want whipped cream on my coffee, is that too much to ask? https://t.co/a5zcTANTPK
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Jun 23, 2020
This is @RobinhoodApp’s response to Alex Kearns’ suicide. I think education is really, really important right now. And safeguards. Lots of it. https://t.co/02Gi1BkOYd
Jun 23, 2020
Is this a case of bad UX? Or irresponsible UX? https://t.co/VqGk5oCWlW
Jun 23, 2020
I had to lol at my apartment management’s exhortation that kids need to maintain 1m distance from each other at the play area. I can most assuredly tell you they are happily ignoring that rule.
And that their parents couldn’t care less.
Jun 24, 2020
Even pros struggle with personal finance https://t.co/iKPKnuBKA4
Jun 24, 2020
I am actually the same, but only in Malaysia. In Australia I bought my second hand Toyota for $6k. Damn I miss that car. https://t.co/WNlkulEZyq
Jun 24, 2020
Oh good then. I am tots a generalist when it comes to writing https://t.co/3LvsUv6MXs
Jun 24, 2020
This is totally me. https://t.co/ywdOuvatxz
Jun 26, 2020
I feel this. I once was asked to talk to a group of B40 folks about personal finance and I knew it would be insulting of me to tell them to “save better”. The PF community in Malaysia needs to do better to serve folks who are struggling financially, B40, M40 or whatever group https://t.co/Wr9VArQTfP
Jun 26, 2020
Are you stressed by debts? I know how it’s like. Years ago, I had owed RM20k+ (credit card debts & car loan). Here’s how I managed the stress as I paid off my debts. Much thanks to AIA Malaysia for letting me to share my experience with Malaysians! Read: 👇https://t.co/ho6a20hQes
Jun 26, 2020
As I grew up, my frugalistas maximus parents lectured me about saving $, buying property & not being an idiot with credit cards. You think I’d be set for life. But noooo, I rebelled by being the opposite. By 25, I racked up enough credit card debt to make them weep 1/3
Jun 26, 2020
Advice from mum and dad! haha https://t.co/k6FPJTZhg8
Jun 26, 2020
If you have debts in your life, it can get really stressful. You constantly wonder if you have enough money. Here an article I wrote for AIA on the ways to manage the stress when you’re trying to pay down your debt. Read: 👉 https://t.co/wPRe7Cs33K https://t.co/K4J3BRBbfk
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Jun 27, 2020
If these are Malaysians, we are huge savers! https://t.co/hsfEg2qHca
Jun 27, 2020
Last week, I read about the tragic story of an investor who killed himself because he thought he lost nearly -US$750k. Robinhood investor Alex Kearns’ tragic story highlights our need for financial education and a healthy relationship to money.
Jun 29, 2020
This is still important to say: Suicide isn’t the answer to your money or debt problems. If you are struggling right now, please seek help. https://t.co/cXTfWZswkh
Jun 29, 2020
I’m in a co-working space now and it’s uncomfortably packed. Oof.
Jun 29, 2020
You know what’s more annoying? There’s a person with a full-blown cold in the coworking space. There were no screenings for temperature, or check-ins. Nopes. This is not good.
Jun 29, 2020
“No matter how bad the economy gets, you will pull through financially and come out on the other side OK” – @JessGarbarino https://t.co/NgVdTwzVU9
Jun 29, 2020
I want my own booty pillow https://t.co/NYsoqihLHK
Lockdown diaries, May 2020
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May 1, 2020
OMG DO YOU KNOW HOW LONG I’VE WAITED FOR THIS https://t.co/DS2vGZV2k8
May 1, 2020
I am just supremely glad this is allowed now. But heck, everything else feels vague. https://t.co/PIrX0OxhQT
May 1, 2020
Feeling the pressure to be productive during #COVID19 lockdown? Here’s a daring idea: Do nothing. https://t.co/bxKlGZhdsl
May 2, 2020
The Malaysian dilemma on Monday. Some companies are already asking their workers to return to the office https://t.co/Lgd4Cr49PZ
May 2, 2020
Yes community gardens are allowed to open. Oh, finally I can visit my dear spinach https://t.co/wFhCIL5K9a
May 2, 2020
I managed to see Tuxie, the cat I rescued weeks ago. He’s doing well and (ahem) still looking for a home. PM me if you are keen. He is a sweet boy! https://t.co/j1PFvSH8d6
May 2, 2020
Don’t dick around with Ginger, pup. https://t.co/hbZYWuSisU
May 2, 2020
Er … how? https://t.co/YYDxUkCDQc
May 3, 2020
Was browsing photos in Google Photos and while it was heckin expensive, I was glad I gallavanted around Adelaide and then Melbourne with @evelyn_teo – especially since we have no idea when international travel will resume! https://t.co/3lqcku4jS7
May 3, 2020
Feel like kneading bread today. So I shall.
May 4, 2020
Throwing out your food scraps with your garbage isn’t good for the environment. So what do you do? Some tips: https://t.co/i3F5OLxzJv
May 7, 2020
Tuxie is ready to be released. I am desperately looking for someone to foster or adopt him as I live in an apartment that does not allow pets. So if you know where Tuxie can go to live safely, whether it be a foster home, shelter or better, adopted, please let me know. https://t.co/QBHTLcmVPr
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May 9, 2020
Finally could focus enough to watch something and I lucked out with While You Were Sleeping. It hit all the right notes for me Now I am on the hunt for more like this @kfangurl any suggestions? 😛 https://t.co/cH7VHtAbIK
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May 12, 2020
I don’t know about quick, but these are solid steps 👇 https://t.co/P7tc1oUKnl
May 13, 2020
I resisted #TheKingEternalMonarch for as long as I could but gave in after seeing this scene. Sure, Lee Min Hi is pretty as heck but Woo Do Hwan being able to play two completely different characters so flawlessly is way sexier. 😁 https://t.co/ym82SBuPOo
May 13, 2020
The product placements in #TheKingEternalMonarch is so obvious 😆
May 13, 2020
Made another batch of steamed buns. I feel terribly accomplished as a homemaker today. Cleaned the bathroom, mopped and swept floors and made batches of steamed buns. https://t.co/CO8WLQBK5q
May 14, 2020
I have to say I am pretty fanatical about cleaning my floors. I would sweep 2x and mop 2x. I would not stop until the floor is squeaky. I suppose that’s the least you would expect from someone who takes great pleasure in cleaning the bathroom tiles with a toothbrush 😁
May 14, 2020
Realised I don’t much like my Twitter feed, what with all the negative news. So I cleaned it up. #sorrynotsorry
May 14, 2020
This is totally a sign from above!! https://t.co/0C1w0bXZCc
May 15, 2020
Are there any Asian bloggers who write about sustainability, minimalism, permaculture, and zero waste living? Please let me know as I want to follow!
May 15, 2020
Was given this by an aunty at the community garden today. Anyone knows what it is? Apparently it’s incredibly bitter and I have to do all kinds of things to make it edible. Curious to know it’s name. https://t.co/0VE5HbNU8g
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May 16, 2020
Just when you thought that human intelligence hasn’t reached rock bottom yet https://t.co/gptY2qTxkI
May 17, 2020
Unpopular opinion: I prefer Massimo over Gardenia
May 17, 2020
I’ve been inundated with numerous free webinars & while I am grateful for them, I am concerned about the message that we should be productive during #COVID. There’s more than 1 way to make use of the time we have – how about we rest & reflect? https://t.co/bxKlGZyOjT
May 17, 2020
Preach! https://t.co/X5U5RXqFsd
May 18, 2020
Love this article by @NomadNumbers. The message: Life is short, do what you love. Or rather, live the life you love and never want to escape from. https://t.co/KGWiMtNMun
May 18, 2020
“We’re only worth something if we’re productive” – that’s the message of our times. But recovery time is key to innovation and output.
https://t.co/IGKi865pbQ
May 18, 2020
I am totally guilty for having way too many characters in my novels. For one, I give names to my spear holders. lol. But @annerallen has great tips on overcoming this problem: https://t.co/VmJAZb7AJC
May 18, 2020
YESSSS https://t.co/jPsPsDeMpQ
May 19, 2020
If you are given a million bucks today, what would you do with it? #QuestionOfTheDay
May 19, 2020
I couldn’t agree more. I cannot imagine what Americans are going through now. Prayers for all! https://t.co/LldMOLmxCs
May 19, 2020
As a budding entrepreneur, I have to say I’ve got some work to do! How about you – recognise any limiting beliefs you have? Via @TheFioneers https://t.co/QsP5EwTQtu
May 19, 2020
A few years ago, I thought I was dying. I was in constantly in pain & exhausted. Once, during dinner break, I slept in my car – I couldn’t stay upright. My condition left as mysteriously as it came. @esmewang’s story really spoke to me.
https://t.co/Iv8VvehLa7
May 19, 2020
Working hard at being financially independent is prob the best thing I’ve done for myself. But working too hard on being FI has downsides. Somehow, along the way, I lost myself.
https://t.co/ofm9esdLy6
May 19, 2020
This 👇 https://t.co/Vngm5gZtPx
May 19, 2020
“I was so vigilant to avoid unnecessary spending that whenever an opportunity came up, I would immediately shut it down.” https://t.co/IjMK3ROpmw
May 20, 2020
Ok I will never drink diet coke at 8pm ever again
May 20, 2020
Do I regret living it up the moment I received a bigger paycheck? Yes & No. What this experience taught me – I enjoyed living frugally more than lavishly. So having experienced it left me with no regrets or FOMO https://t.co/YKMPu5c2NR
May 20, 2020
Yes, ma’am! (And I am so going to use the word doomscrolling from now on.) https://t.co/GyadfHgVHN
May 20, 2020
I am gonna do something exciting today – downgrade my mobile plan. Figured that with me being home most of the time, an unlimited data plan seems pointless. But it’s annoying that @digitelco requires u to go to a specific centre to do this. 😑
May 20, 2020
With BluInc closed down, what remains of journalism in Malaysia? Variety has vanished – I grieve for the demise of long-form journalism.
May 20, 2020
I write fiction with a starship crew & keeping the cast of characters lean has been a challenge for me. @annerallen has great tips on overcoming this problem: https://t.co/VmJAZbpbBa
May 20, 2020
Am going to Sunway Pyramid and it feels like I am going to Langkawi. During a zombie apocalypse.
May 20, 2020
I’ve often wondered this. But wonder if @karenkho’s situation is more applicable in the West where they have more open attitudes about workers speaking up about work not being as rosy. Somehow I don’t picture Malaysian employers being as understanding. https://t.co/mToDQWw8sK
May 20, 2020
First @NAQureshi & now @RaviZacharias? I once had the rare opportunity to interview Ravi & he is a man of great depth & understanding of the scripture. A great loss to Christian apolagetics. So sad 😦 https://t.co/ldqjqJMllR
May 20, 2020
Anyone in Malaysia, Singapore or SEA using the @Freeletics app? Want to connect? I need motivation & accountability! Confession: I bought the coach app and have barely used it 😬
May 21, 2020
As I #StayAtHome most of the time now, an unlimited data plan feels too much. Downgraded to @digitelco Postpaid 38 plan & reduced bill from RM106 to RM42. Oddly this plan is available in certain stores & is not online. I did mine at the Digi centre in Sunway Pyramid.
May 21, 2020
This is a new word inspired by 2020 https://t.co/lEKtcWBOJV
May 21, 2020
For my biz, I use mostly online services that are based abroad. Mailing list – @MailerLite, website – @squarespace, ebook distribution – @Draft2Digital. So far I have not found local equivelants that are as good or cost effective. If you know some, do recommend me some.
May 21, 2020
Hi @jessmichaelsbks really ❤️ yr books! Was wondering if you could make more of them available on @Scribd?
May 21, 2020
Just received royalty payment from @Smashwords for my books. Moments like these give me hope that earning an income from indie publishing could be possible.
May 21, 2020
My #financialindependence goal for 2020 & beyond: to increase streams of income from 3 to 5.
May 21, 2020
Finally after weeks of trying to find a home for Tuxie, he’s been adopted. Watch his story here https://t.co/mTXkrB1gyU
May 21, 2020
Oh yes, baby YEAST. I learned how to make my own steamed mantaus thanks to the #movementcontrolorder. They are so cheap to make! I make 8 pieces from a packet of yeast & 350g of flour – about 20c a piece! I can’t buy store-bought mantao anymore cos mine’s yummier & cheaper. 😆 https://t.co/1bKfaLIVG2
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May 21, 2020
Media: Are you sure you’re a good lover? https://t.co/QHCMRxrkmA
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May 21, 2020
I was told that journalism wouldn’t fit me, I would hate it and find it boring. I spent 15 yrs in the no.1 English newspaper in Malaysia, travelled the world writing about cool stuff & interviewing big league players. Listen to yourself first. https://t.co/6Ksf9uh99d
May 22, 2020
Omg this is sci-fi level stuff @tedmahsun https://t.co/KnhIHcgNOA
May 22, 2020
I never understood @Apple mania until I bought an iPhone and MacBook Air. It’s true. They just work. By now, my android phone or Windows laptop would be crawling, riddled with bugs & viruses. If you want more long lasting tech, go apple. Ok, you can attack me now 😆
May 22, 2020
Unpopular opinion: Most Malaysian personal finance bloggers are all about making more money. Making money is great but how about frugal living, simple & debt free living? Sometimes I feel like the lone voice in the wilderness
May 22, 2020
I relate to this cat hard. https://t.co/R2eyDMvIuT
May 22, 2020
“When I came back to Malaysia after being laid off twice in Singapore. I had enough. I had enough with the Oil & Gas industry, and I had enough of being an employee.” https://t.co/ydaXkWRRiW
May 22, 2020
Malatsian #personalfinance bloggers – have you been unemployed before? How did you manage that period emotionally & financially? What did you do to emerge from it? I would ❤️ to list & share your posts. I think many people will appreciate learning from them now.
May 23, 2020
Have you been unemployed before? Either laid off or quit your job without another? How did you manage financially & emotionally? Do send me your posts so I can list them as a resource for those struggling with job loss now.
PS: you don’t have to be Malaysian!
May 23, 2020
Am I the only one that thinks – that poor cup of soda? https://t.co/HiUliR3HP8
May 23, 2020
As usual, dropped by at the community garden to do some work. Harvested sweet potato leaves & chillies. Growing your own food is one of the most empowering things you can do for yourself. Growing food as a community is extraordinary. https://t.co/DBLzEzyTSt
May 23, 2020
In the 1990s, Cuba had a huge economic crisis. People nearly starved. But they came together & changed their way of life. They planted vegetables wherever they could, changed their diets, walked & biked more.
Watch: https://t.co/bXnjkC4cQY
May 23, 2020
Watching all these documentaries on Cuban organic farming revolution made me think about one of my fav bands ever – Buena Vista Social Club https://t.co/h8jkON9loJ
May 23, 2020
God is creative. And may have watched the Species movies. https://t.co/73aAjbuzDL
May 23, 2020
I am surprised this tweet blew up 😅 But am also surprised that some are hostile to the idea of frugality & simple living. Some Malaysians seem to think frugality & minimalism = deprivation & suffering, and the only way out is to earn more. https://t.co/fyB1VM1ypA
May 23, 2020
When your mum sneaks in 6 paus into your bag because she thinks you are starving. ❤️ Mum, have a look at me. I got lots of “backup food”.
May 23, 2020
Still inspiring 🙂 https://t.co/uqWXjEY4C3
May 23, 2020
Whoa I am 20 subs away from 1000. So close! Who would have thought? Thank you guys. Somehow my weird thoughts are interesting to you guys 😆 https://t.co/Zzb7QfXZzw
GIF
May 24, 2020
She gave up the chance at a corporate career to be an urban farmer in Singapore. “Money is a tool to do things. But people often forget that it’s not the only way to live life.” https://t.co/yDDPsR3uHc
May 24, 2020
SELAMAT HARI RAYA MALAYSIANSSS https://t.co/F2Sd3G8MPy
May 25, 2020
I remember reading a local personal finance book once and the examples she used were people who were earning RM15k per month. 😅 I couldn’t relate at all
May 25, 2020
Hello personal finance people! What are your plans today?
May 25, 2020
Realised that I have been freelancing most of my life without realising it. First time when I was 20, then a few jobs here there. When I moved to Australia I managed to find clients too, so I guess I do have the freelancing spirit. Now to hone it!
May 25, 2020
So here’s a cheery question first thing in the morning! Have you prepared a will? If so why did you/did you not?
May 25, 2020
Watching my @StashAwayAPAC investments dance around the graph has been very entertaining.
May 25, 2020
I really relate to @FinancialGory. The moment I feel comfortable, I get restless. Although I spent 15 years in the Star, I changed departments/roles every 3-4 years, learning new skills along the way. At 35 I moved to Australia, & trained to be a nurse.
May 25, 2020
You can reengineer sidewalks, tiny spaces of dirt into edible land. https://t.co/e6scogrjZO
May 25, 2020
Lol say it sister https://t.co/QjApU2eG0U
May 25, 2020
Start cutescrolling instead! https://t.co/yzlZPLdUmU
May 25, 2020
Baptisms in the age of #COVID2019 can be a tad confrontational https://t.co/p076LBspNm
May 26, 2020
Yippee I crossed the 1000 subscribers mark. Thank you, friends! https://t.co/ZZVyAEiTr3
GIF
May 26, 2020
One of mymost important projects this season is to grow food for myself. I am now planting spinach, sweet potato leaves & kangkong in my parents’ house and the community garden. If all goes well, I will have a healthy supply of organic greens in 2 months (hopefully less!) https://t.co/uH7QeAByNm
May 26, 2020
This is so politically incorrect but yet I am 😂 Forgive me https://t.co/almD60VDDl
May 26, 2020
I am fortunate that, unlike some professions, I have the power to create my own projects without asking for permission. As a writer, I can write until I am in my deathbed and no one can say, “you are too old to do this” or “you need this cert to show us you know this stuff.”
May 27, 2020
Well this tweet blew up. But really, I stand by it. When healthcare workers are literally melting into a puddle of sweat every day to protect us, we can wear that dang mask to ensure we don’t spread infection to each other. https://t.co/rqDCHuCoxj
May 27, 2020
Happy to see the spinach seedlings grow around the lone ginger in this space. May I get bountiful harvest soon. https://t.co/GsMQZG1qEo
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May 27, 2020
Also started adding mulch. Was getting tired of the weeds and wanted a way to ensure they don’t go out of control and also prevent the ground from drying out too quickly. Made the mulch from tree leaves, twigs and coconut leaves. https://t.co/T7wnNAJGNA
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May 27, 2020
The American stock market is being totally weird. https://t.co/3ry9YyGlV2
May 27, 2020
Mine’s consistently 36C. But apparently there are undead in Malaysia, because I have seen those with temps of 31-33C 🤔 https://t.co/wg2asEjksT
May 27, 2020
Ok what is this Fortnite thing and why is it so awesome?
May 27, 2020
People in Malaysia are quickly forgetting the importance of this. https://t.co/5GpZaSl6hA
May 28, 2020
I am so obsessed with making steamed mantau that I may end up being called Ms Mantau one day. https://t.co/ausx3LnkoR
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May 28, 2020
Confession: I have not dared to look at my unit trust investments. Probably will only dare to look end of next year 😄😂
May 28, 2020
Went to mall. My temp is 33C today. Apparently I died and no one gave me the memo? 😂
May 28, 2020
Malaysians need to start Victory Gardens too. They are amazingly reassuring during times of crisis. Am inspired by @TreadLightly_RE https://t.co/6liHvKPKad
May 28, 2020
Ok what in the world is going on America https://t.co/A2jrIOPqUb
May 29, 2020
Warning: Cerita panjang! Recently, I come to realise tht many Msians think frugality = deprivation & that the only way to have a better life is to earn more $. Poverty is real but Frugality + Good Money Habits + Self sufficiency + Relationships = Awesome life. 1/6 https://t.co/aVXs5zDVeb
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May 29, 2020
Yeah, that ONE day I had to drive to office, it pours like it had not rained for weeks.
May 29, 2020
I’m addicted to @Refinery29’s Money Diaries where folks detail their spending habits for a week. Can we do a Malaysian version?? https://t.co/WrhVHT9tQt
May 29, 2020
OMG I DON’T THINK I CAN DO THIS.
I still have my high school journals ;D
https://t.co/I3Xea7DMsL
May 29, 2020
But why?? https://t.co/eRnRgzppXW
May 29, 2020
My commute to and from the office used to be over 2 hours a day. I am at work 9 hours a day. It all seems extremely long now.
May 30, 2020
The only things I miss from the office: free flow coffee & all-day aircond. I don’t use it most of the time at home except at night and I am a puddle of sweat every day 😵
May 30, 2020
My love for permaculture was sparked in Australia, when I met people like Yin who taught me how to grow your own food and live sustainably: https://t.co/XzPsQagKfr
May 30, 2020
So very sad 😭 Subang Parade MPH has been in the neighborhood for decades. It is my fav hang out place to chillax with books. Now…? 😭 https://t.co/tccpZpBgcy
May 30, 2020
Me reading the #MinneapolisRiot thread https://t.co/e03kNLIzK8
GIF
May 30, 2020
I made my own bubble tea 😁 https://t.co/KzL9xs0nnF
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May 30, 2020
This is so beautiful. We need this Malaysian residential streets https://t.co/ZOS0mShnAM
#coronavirus #COVID #covid19 #COVID19 #COVID2019 #financialindependence #health #mentalHealth #MinneapolisRiot #movementcontrolorder #personalfinance #QuestionOfTheDay #seedling #sorrynotsorry #StayAtHome #TheKingEternalMonarch
The COVID-19 lockdown diaries
This is a guide of my writings on Covid-19.
I chronicled so much of my life on Twitter during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown. I’m currently trying to “rescue” the diaries from my Twitter archive.
Here are some long-form older essays I wrote about it:
Other things I wrote about this topic
A secret Pentagon campaign to spread vaccine disinformation has come to light
June 21, 2024Personal Finance
Tag: finance
When I started writing about money, I was overwhelmed, unprepared, and intimidated by the idea of managing it well. Since I think by writing, writing about personal finance was a natural thing to do.
Over the years, I’ve learned how to build my savings, tackle debt, and strategizing for long-term wealth.
However, due to the chronological nature of the old-fashioned blog, my personal finance got “lost” in the past.
This “guide” serves as a map to all the content I’ve written about finance over the years. By the way, this is from a Malaysian perspective, so some of the terms may be unfamiliar to you if you’re not from Malaysia.
Table of contents
Debt management
Living with money
Investing
Recommended content
Over the past few weeks, I have been working on a compact greenhouse on wheels. It’s almost entirely created from upcycled materials. Our neighbors generously gifted us with some plexiglass he had laying around.
As a result we are able to move the greenhouse depending of the sun‘s position. We have also started growing some new seedlings, including corn, kidney beans, kohlrabi and radishes.
#Gardening #DIY #Upcycling #Woodworking #Seedling #Growing #GrowYourOwn #Greenhouse
New #Video "Starting Seeds When You Have A Physical Disability" In this video I share the steps for starting seeds. Growing plants is a satisfying and enjoyable activity. If you are able to be creative with your physical setup this is something having a physical disability won't stop you from doing. I want to challenge and encourage other people using a wheelchair to live their life to the fullest and to fin... https://youtu.be/mWIPeneKpwQ?si=Dami3QJhfv8bc0bZ #seedling #planting #chronicpain
The potting soil has thawed and things are sprouting. Inside for now. Outside is mud party with extra large puddles. Maybe I should just sprinkle the entire yard with branch mulch.
First broccoli sprout!
#gardening #SeedStarting #seedling
