Gratitudes

Gratitude for Small Unexpected Moments Some days do not begin beautifully. The weather was grey, heavy with rain and the kind of dampness that usually makes people want […]

Returning to Slow Handmade Creativity Recently, I completed another crochet envelope crossbody bag. It may seem like a small thing, but finishing handmade projects always brings a very […]

Why Handmade Objects Feel Different There is a quiet kind of joy in making something beautiful that does not rush you. Recently, I finished crocheting a half moon […]

The Quiet Comfort of Handmade Things There is something deeply comforting about making an object slowly with your hands. Not for productivity.Not for optimisation.Not even for perfection. Just […]

Mother’s Day felt especially emotional this year, carrying both gratitude and sadness quietly side by side. Earlier in the evening, we brought my mother-in-law out for dinner at […]

Today, I completed and launched my startup, iLevvy. For a long time, it was just an idea. Conversations, plans, and discussions that lived in documents and meetings. There […]

Today, I’m grateful for crochet. The world has felt heavy lately. So much noise, so much conflict, so many uncertainties about where things are heading. It’s hard not […]

Today, I paused to reflect on my new startup, and I can finally see it taking shape. For a long time, it felt like an idea. Something conceptual, […]

Today, I finished another tote bag. This one was bigger, bolder, and more ambitious than the last. Red and black, made up of 30 granny squares, each one […]

Today, I finished a small tote bag. A simple green one, but for me, it felt like a leap. Just days ago, I had only restarted crochet after […]

Today, I made another pouch. This time, a small potpourri pouch. As I worked through the stitches, a memory surfaced. My mum once made one for me. I […]

Today, I made another little pouch. Nothing complicated, just a simple one for tissue. The same yarn, the same hook, the same quiet rhythm in my hands. And […]

There’s something quietly powerful about returning to something your hands once knew so well. Today, I picked up crochet again after more than 35 years. The last time […]

Today was a simple but deeply satisfying wellness day in Johor Bahru. I started the day with my health check at Gleneagles Hospital Johor, followed by a dental […]

Today, I met Kay for an afternoon of chitchat over lunch, coffee, and dessert. Nothing planned, nothing complicated. Just time set aside to sit, talk, and be present. […]

Today, I completed the first painting in my new series, View from Above. It has been a while since I last finished a painting. The pause was longer […]

Today, I spent time working on the backgrounds for my View from Above series. No main subjects yet. No focal point to anchor the eye. Just layers, slowly […]

Today, I feel grateful for a meaningful reunion. I met up with a JC classmate whom I had not seen for many years. We were close back then, […]

Today, I feel grateful for my yoga practice. I went into class carrying a heaviness. The kind that has been building quietly over time. Watching the world, seeing […]

Gratitude: Building Together Today, I feel deeply grateful for my business partners. Behind every idea that begins to take shape, there are countless hours of unseen work. Late […]

Today, I am grateful for a simple, comforting indulgence. A slow breakfast of prata with curry. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, dipped into warm, flavourful […]

Today, I feel grateful for something simple yet deeply meaningful. Making time to have lunch and coffee with my besties, S and S. In the midst of our […]

Today, I feel grateful for something I used to take for granted – my health. I recently completed my health checks, and while not everything is perfect, there […]

Today, I feel grateful for the opportunity to come together with fellow artists as we begin planning for our upcoming exhibition in December 2026. There is a quiet […]