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Boy meets girl. Girl meets boy. They fell in love. Boy is Muslim. Girl is Christian. Boy proposes. Girl says yes. They’re in love. So what now? Where do they go from here? I wish to protect their...
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Ok so I’m feeling super cool and powerful now because I’ve found a new way to get the kids to listen to me. Seriously, now that they’re getting cheekier and they can talk and run as fast as they can,...
View Articlethe third wheeler
This long Raya break is way too long. We were given leave earlier than normal because Raya orders are wrapped up when couriers stop delivering for Raya (just the physical stores running as usual), and...
View Articlemeet ally
Gonna be honest, I wasn’t sure if I should share this particular post. 10 years ago, I would have not thought twice about it, but so many things have changed since. I used to be able to write...
View Articlethe vivy spot
A historic day for me at work today because…. I got my own desk!!! “Yes, how may I help you?” Wearing Instant Sugee dUCk (yes we have instants now!) and Somerset Bay outfit (yes we have Somerset Bay...
View Articledear pilot, next time…
It’s family holiday time and literally Dean and I had an argument about where to take the kids. Europe isn’t nice for young toddlers who can’t appreciate historic buildings and loads of walking (Mommy...
View Articlelook up
I just watched this video that Aimee Song put up on her vlog and I was just like *jaw drop*. It was so brave of her to cry on tape and share that with the world, and it gave us a different perspective...
View Articlejust like mommy
Mariam’s going to kill me when she grows up and reads this hehe but she did No. 2 in the toilet all by herself this week! We’ve been trying to slowly potty train her and so she is getting used to...
View Articlewelcoming her second baby
“Second baby, no need baby shower right?” Was the hot question in our private chat a couple weeks ago. I mean, come on, if your best friend keeps popping babies every year, that means you’d have to...
View Articledone or no yet?
I remember when I was pregnant with Mariam, I had my ups and downs emotionally. Up because yay I’m going to have a girl, and down because I felt bad for Daniel. He had been an only child for a whole...
View Articlewhite rubber band
Daniel came back to school this week looking a bit sad and holding a little present. In school, he had a little farewell party for a child that was leaving to go to “big boy school” next semester....
View Articledon’t put your phone away
Have I mentioned lately that I love my kids? Sighhh. I spent this afternoon spending time with them and I’m just so grateful. We had so much fun together just doing spontaneous things. We watched...
View Articlenew husband, new baby
As I scroll through my phone photo gallery, I sigh feeling a tad bit overwhelmed. So many things are happening in my life every single day and it’s so much easier to update it immediately on instagram,...
View Articleyou turn off the lights
No, you turn off the light. No, you turn off the light. Does this conversation seem familiar to you? I guess all couples have this before they sleep. Tired, lazy, and both already in bed. Then, shoot,...
View Articlemy stanford experience
“You shouldn’t be nervous, you should be excited!” my dad reminded me at the dinner table before my flight. I had mixed feelings going to a graduate programme in Stanford University in Palo Alto,...
View Article#duckcosmetics
It’s 1.53am. I just got back from the dUCk cosmetics store (that’s right, we are launching cosmetics now – gahh I really hope you follow me on Instagram because if not this would be the first time...
View Articlemissing for 5 hours
Let me tell you a story of last Friday. Not only were we super jetlagged from the San Francisco trip, 1st of September is also a lot of events for us. And all meaningful ones, not like social...
View Articledaniel’s first day at “big school”
Sigh. I dreaded this day but it had to come as the life clock never stops ticking. “Dear Datin Vivy,” – umm yeah I forgot to tell you guys that, honestly never knew how to announce but a few people...
View Articleone of those days
I got stressed with the kids today. I’ve been meaning to finish my work and I need a few hours of uninterrupted time with my laptop. I can’t seem to do it in the office because there are just too many...
View Articlewhen i don’t feel good in a scarf
Don’t get me wrong, I love wearing the scarf. I did it on my own as an adult, no one forced me and I honestly feel a sense of calm and sophistication. I love that I bring a physical piece my religion...
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