Hi! If you want to be a dog owner and want a dose of reality, you’ve come to the right place. Trust me, you won’t see dog ownership through rose-tinted glasses after this. This article’s going to be as real as it gets on puppy ownership during the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re going to cover: Puppy […]
COVID-19: On Facing Major Life Changes In A Pandemic
It’s the end of May 2021. And thus far, I quit my job, turned 30, and got a dog. All in the midst of a pandemic. Seems like a weird time to be doing 2/3 of those things at a time like this, eh? I think so too. But life must go on. I’ll admit […]
3 Job Interview Tips That Any Fresh Grad Needs To Know
Woohoo! You’ve graduated! But wait… Oh shit! You’ve graduated! It’s time to get your first full-time job, which means… Job interviews! 😱 These can be really painful in the beginning, so you gotta prepare yourself for them so you don’t crash and burn. But not to worry, as someone who’s been through the interview process […]
5 key things to learn from Airbnb’s layoff note by CEO, Brian Chesky
Laying off employees is hard. But doing so during a disrupted global economy, amidst the current COVID-19 pandemic — where things are uncertain, scary, and stressful — well, that can be really truly heartbreaking. How a company breaks the news of an impending layoff will define its very story and essence. Especially now. Airbnb, for […]
101 Best Travel Accessories And Essentials For An Awesome Trip
Ever went: “Fuckkk I forgot to pack it!” during your travels? Avoid that shitty situation with my list of 101 best travel accessories and travel essentials! It’s a perfect guide for your travels or if you’re looking for travel gifts for your loved ones. Check out the travel accessories and travel essentials by categories: In-Flight […]
13 Things You Should Know About SEO, As Verified By A Google Rep In 2019
Good things are meant to be shared. So here are a bunch of awesome and exciting SEO insights shared by Google at their Webmaster Conference I attended recently in Kuala Lumpur. SEO truths and misconceptions The length of your content doesn’t matter because it won’t affect your PageRank. Your content will rank as long as […]
I Found A Tattoo-Friendly Onsen In Hakone, Japan! Yay!
People with tattoos are not allowed in most onsens in Japan. Whut whut?! Why? Well because… Having tattoos means you’re a bad person. Or at least, that’s the general, negative perception in Japan, due to its longstanding history and association of tattoos with criminals or yakuza. “People with body ink are refused entry to public […]
Solo Traveller: Where To Stay In Hakone For Private Onsen
As a solo traveller on a budget, you really need to scrutinise the comfort, security, and price of your accommodation. And if you’re visiting Hakone and want to stay at an affordable place that offers private onsens, then you’ve come to the right place! Here’s my personal recommendation when I visit Hakone during my 3D2N […]
7 Cool And Personalised Gifts In Malaysia That Don’t Suck
Every time I Google “personalised gifts Malaysia”, I get the usual list of custom pens, mugs, wooden engravings (who actually uses these things?!), coasters, photo frames, and so on. BORING! So here’s my curated list of custom and personalised gifts in Malaysia. They’re also great secret Santa gift ideas, heh! 1. Personalised map from Petagraphy […]
Aku Anak Cina Malaysia
Hari Merdeka and Malaysia Day are coming up soon. Made me unexpectedly reflect on my life here in Malaysia. These are my thoughts as someone who’s never fit into any particular mold.