I hated kids. Annoying ones anyway. They’re bothersome and unreasonable.
Until I see how much they’re enjoying life! Research shows that the average 4-year-old laughs 300 times a day while the average 40-year-old takes two and a half months to get to that number.
Since then, I’ve enjoyed taking care of kids because their way of life is contagious. They’re fully present, express what they’re feeling, caring and find joy even in the little things. If you want to be happier, look at life through the lens of a kid.
If I’m really honest, what I just said is just an excuse for my unexplainable attraction towards playgrounds. Truth is, it just looks so fun (and the only entertainment venue open during lockdown).
Last Saturday, I decided to risk looking like a creepy gal at the park and got on a swing. I was BEAMING. I went as high as the kiddy swing allows and as my mind wandered off, I felt the same joy that’s comparable to when I went to a trampoline park.
In the end, nobody talked me off or gave me weird looks (being a woman helps) and one of the moms actually joined me in. Seems like my bravery gave her permission to enjoy herself!
p.s. You don’t need to wait for your next trip, gatherings etc to have fun, enjoy the everyday life :)
No Home Court Advantage
From hiding a ‘Big Mac’ behind every Whopper that they photographed to clowning the mascot, Burger King never shies away from targeting its biggest rival in McDonald’s.
With the Whopper Detour, Burger King is literally going the extra mile in attacking the competitor.
This campaign won’t work on me because I’m not a big fan of burgers, especially when the beef is dry.
Are you team Whopper or Big Mac?
Playing the Food Roulette
You know those people who order the same dishes in every restaurant?
That ain’t me, but these meals almost pushed me to be more conservative. I guess it’s bound to happen when I rarely cook/order anything twice.
FYI, the unpalatable dishes are the (home) restaurants’ fault.
#1: Newari Khaja - Nepalese
Combination of choila, Bitten rice, Roasted soy-bean and aalu dum served with salad and tomato chutney. I’ve had some exceptional Nepalese food, but this dish’s goat and pickles exude an unpleasant odour..
#2: Baba Ghanoush - Lebanese
Mashed baked eggplant, olive oil, lemon juice, Tahini and other seasonings such as Paprika and Cumin. Off smelling eggplant and a generous portion of Paprika is a deadly combo. Cooked by yours truly off a TikTok recipe.
#3: Chawanmushi - Japanese
Supposedly silky steamed egg. Unfortunately, I'm the chef behind this shrivelled chawanmushi. Before you jump to the conclusion that I’m a bad cook, my sister gave me the recipe and she forgot a crucial step. In short, it’s not my fault.
#4: Dim sim - Australian version of dimsum(?)
Meat dumpling-style snack, wrapped in a pastry. Way too oily and the filling tasted more like salt (lots of them) and flour instead of chicken.