Life Skills
This section is dedicated to the invisible curriculum of life: the kind of skills we often learn the hard way, long after we needed them. From navigating office politics to setting boundaries, managing emotions, handling finances, and saying “no” without guilt, these are the lessons no one handed us a manual for. If you’ve ever thought, “I wish someone had just told me this,” you’re in the right place. Here, we unpack the overlooked essentials that make life smoother, smarter, and a little less overwhelming. I call it Life Skills

Sleepless at Sleepovers
By the time they left — twenty-four hours after arriving like a joyful storm — the house was quiet again, scattered with biscuit crumbs, crumpled blankets, and the faint scent of boyhood glee. My son, half-asleep and wholly content, turned to his bed with the weight of a day well-lived. And though I was tired to the bone, I knew I would do it all over again — for the laughter that echoed through walls, the soft thrill of friendship, and the golden glow of a memory being made right before my eye.

Not Just Nonsense: How Some Superstitions Mirror Scientific Thinking
Superstitions are often the first attempt at public health campaigns, behavioral training, or emotional boundaries — but without the jargon. Passed down orally, reinforced by fear, and wrapped in mystery, they survive precisely because they are memorable.
Modern science may roll its eyes, but it’s just now confirming what many grandmothers knew all along.

Moving House in Singapore: 5 Things I Learned (The Hard Way)
Moving Houses in Singapore: What No One Tells You
Relocating in Singapore might seem simple on paper, but the reality is a maze of leases, movers, utilities, and hidden costs — all under the pressure of tight timelines. This section unpacks the practical side of moving here, from navigating landlord quirks to securing a good deal and staying sane in the process. Whether you're shifting neighborhoods or arriving from abroad, consider this your unofficial survival guide.

5 Eye-Opening Truths I Learned About Office Politics (That Made Me Hate It Less)
Office politics isn’t new — it’s as old as civilization. Discover 5 truths that explain why power dynamics are part of every workplace.