Why are Malaysians still reading The Secret?

Item number 5 under the non-fiction list is a surprise.

On carrying heavy cameras

Me: I'm afraid I might develop CTS, joint arthritis or something.
Friend: I've never heard of people developing arthritis because of the camera :P
Me: We're the new generation.

Conversation with mom

Mom: You should drop in a preserved sour plum the next time you have herbal tea.

Me: I'm lazy and I forget.

Mom: But you should! It will make the tea potent.

I pause for a while, actually considering suggesting if any scientific research has been done on this.

Me: I doubt the tea will provide any form of hay fever relief. Can we please talk about something else?

ps. This is the umpteenth time the topic of the magical properties of preserved sour plum was brought up. =.=

What do you do when you're stuck in the middle?

I was at an event and came across two stylish women carrying identical handbags - the Jimmy Choo Riki. They eventually found themselves seated several seats away from each other, with me sandwiched in between. They gave each a once over and were mortified. The situation was intense. Half expecting them to start clawing, I considered suggesting a coin toss. Before I could put my thoughts into action, I was called away by the Husband.

Let's face it. Silly as it sounds, this situation is a common theme among women all over the world. I dread when the situation is presented to me. I pray for sufficient confidence to emerge as the winner in a pointless feud.

Measure

Some would use the "Whole Wide World" expression in the context of "beyond compare". This author believes that past experience(s) is essential to make this comparison valid.

Honey, pack your bags.

I have been hit by wanderlust. I have been very fortunate to experience one of the greatest adventures of my life right now.

Some time earlier this week, the Husband surprised me with Eurostar tickets to Brussels and plane tickets to Barcelona. Both trips are back-to-back. Joy! I have always preferred hopping on a train. Taking the plane means messing about the airport for three hours and having my toothpaste examined preceding boarding the plane. Regardless, as long as I get to the destination in one piece.

Spring is in fashion. The cherry blossoms and flowers are blooming and the pollen has triggered allergic reactions in me. Parks and flowers are pretty to look at. But only from a far. Since I missed the Keukenhof in Amsterdam, here are tulip flowers at Leicester Square park.

Next stop : The World.

Rick Astley would never...