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Continuing On My #StopComplaining Campaign

Ever since I took the challenge of quitting complaining for Lent, I must say that it was an interesting Lenten endeavour. I didn’t know about the existing 21-day challenge by www.AComplaintFreeWorld.org so I set my own simple rule: don’t rant, voice problems out only to release a bit of stress and get a solution either...

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Why I’m Giving Up Complaining For Lent

So it’s now Lent, that lovely time before Good Friday and Easter, where we examine our lives and consciously try not to sin and remember the ultimate sacrifice that Jesus gave. As such, we are also encouraged to sacrifice something during this period. Normally, it involves something that we really love, which is why it...

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What To Do When Your Maid Steals From You

It was very sad that my Dad caught our maid stealing from him today. On 15th Apr evening, my dad had noticed that $100 was missing from his wallet when he went out for dinner with my mum. He withdrew $200 and that evening, he photocopied all the notes in his wallet. This morning, when...

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Office Politics is Full of BS

Those who have worked long enough will understand what I mean by the title.  Constant gossiping, spreading of rumours and backstabbing, some people just make office life a battlefield.  As if stress from the work itself isn’t bad enough. That’s why I don’t actively take part in office gossip and I don’t spread news when...

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1000th Post and counting!!

Yes, it’s my 1,000th post! I’ve been blogging since I was 20 and it has been 10 years so for this special post, it isn’t going to be about food or nails or fashion or even about my dog.  I was reading my early posts and it is amazing how the tone and topics that...

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Your First Reaction to Child Brides May Be Too Simple

When I first saw this YouTube clip’s title, I reacted like how most people would – with horror, shock and disgust.  You’d think that it’s an abomination and cruel act forced upon these innocent women.  That it is all these lustful men’s fault.  That said, I knew that it probably is a difficult issue to...