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Tuesday, 2 September 2025 This morning started with a bowl of pure happiness: bubur sumsum made by my mom. Creamy, soft, topped with a drizzle of melted palm sugar. It’s basically comfort in a spoon. Honestly, it tastes like the kind they serve at fancy hotels for breakfast, except this one comes with an extra sprinkle of motherly love. And apparently, it’s ridiculously easy to make: just a bit of rice flour , a pinch of salt, stir until thickened, and done. A practical recipe that could even be a little business idea for my kids when they’re abroad. Who knew that something so simple could feel so luxurious? Now, let me confess something: I’ve been walking around for days with glasses that only have one functioning arm. Yes, you read that right. Out of two pairs of reading glasses I own, both broke in exactly the same place: the left side. Which, of course, reveals one of my secrets: I always sleep on my left side. Saturday, I stopped by the optical store to get a replacement, but the...

Monday, 1 September 2025 Today the whole team was complete at home: My husband, running a marathon of online meetings in the bedroom. My eldest, attending online college in another bedroom. My youngest, school online in the living room. Me, working at the dining table. And my mom, the true CEO of the kitchen. :D The day started with my mom cooking fried rice, complete with vegetables and eggs for protein. I swear, no matter how old I get, food made by my mom always hits differently. Maybe it’s not just the taste, but the love that gets stirred into the pan. By noon, she decided to experiment with a new potato recipe. She boiled them first, tossed them with Japanese Garlic Butter (seriously addictive), sprinkled some dried parsley leaves , and a dash of “I Love Popcorn” butter seasoning. Then, I showed her how to roast them in my beloved mini retro oven air fryer . The result? Perfect. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside.  Later in the afternoon, my eldest took over the kitch...