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Jin is taking the LRT back from school every day, and it's a change from those days where he's chauffeured around to and fro school. He told me he's enjoying the public transportation route much better - to be in touch with the real world... and here's his thoughts on the public transit: I could have sworn I just heard, something that filled my heart with joy, something that made me grow a beard, something that...oh never mind. It was the cars and buses, roaring and whirring as they passed, the click-clack of the train's wheels, it was a sound to enjoy. It was that troublemaker heat, if he were alive I would fight him, many a time have I not felt jealous of the people in the train,  with air-conditioners at full blast, all for themselves. It was the air, the smoke polluted air, the dust of the vehicles,  the different odours of people. It was a potent mixture,   to breathe in the dust and smell the  polluted...

A kitchen filled with the aroma of freshly baked goodies is one of the most treasured memories of the festive season. This is why I love baking especially before Chinese New Year because of the warm, wonderful aroma that gives the home a sense of anticipation of the reunion with family and loved ones. Unfortunately, you cannot capture tis in pictures. Together with my helper, I made  biscotti  as Chinese New Year gifts. It's one of those things that goes well with my daily dose of coffee.  I've more time this Chinese New Year cos my kids are all in schools. But things always did not go as planned as one of them fell really sick the week before the new year. There're many different variations of biscotti recipe, some called for whole eggs, some only egg whites and some even with butter. I've used a recipe from Bake with Yen because it works and it's so simple.  The main ingredients are egg whites, flour, nuts and sugar.   The problem with making...

Fraser's Hill is only 2 1/2 hours from Kuala Lumpur, a perfect escape from the sweltering heat of the city. Since last year, they've changed the traffic control system so now everyone can drive up to Fraser's at anytime you wish - no more time restriction for ascending and descending the hill from The Gap - the last 10km before the peak. We felt like we'd arrived in an English countryside with beautiful and quaint colonial bungalows left behind by the British. We stayed at Rumah Methodist, a 10-room bungalow run by the few remaining Hainanese caretakers in Fraser's Hill. The rooms are very basic but the place is located uphill so plus points are it's very scenic and quiet. The air was so fresh, with temperature hovering around 14C to 20C mid-day during our stay. At night, it's very chilly and thick fog greeted us in the early morning. The serene environment, pristine forest and cool fresh air make you want to come back again.  Surround...