A Threader started a thread prompting ChatGPT to create a room that represents her current state of mind. I did the same, and ChatGPT came up with this.
It seems that my mind could not be represented with only one room. The thought process is all over the place, with a variety of interests and plans for the future. Best represented by the quote at the corner of this picture, ‘too many tabs, too many dreams’. Ha ha. It is horrifyingly true when it comes to the things I want to achieve in the next 5 years. However, pulling myself back down to Earth, I need to shortlist what I aim to do for the next 12 months.
I like to imagine the good things in life. Some may call it angan-angan mat jenin. The thing is, if you visualise it hard enough, it may become true as you put some effort towards the goals. I know I did when I embarked on my medical school journey. The things I have right now, my career and my family, were only dreams a decade ago. Now I am looking into other goals and priorities, with the ultimate objective of self-actualisation. Insya-Allah.
Before the Japanese head spa existed, one would need to go to the hairdresser’s looking for a hair wash and head massage. The good ones will give you a complimentary shoulder and back rub as well. I believe it is only recently that these hair spa services have emerged, and it definitely got me excited.
I have tried a hair spa service at one of the shops at Bukit Baru. I did not really enjoy that one. That particular spa included basic facials in its service. It was for 90 minutes, but it felt rushed and agonising. Obviously, I did not come back. Later, I came across Poppy Beauty Hair Spa as I was doing my brisk walking in that area.
I looked up the reviews on Google, and I thought it was worth trying. This particular spa has two branches. One was in Semabok, and the one I went to was at MITC. The one located at MITC was a ladies’ only outlet. I WhatsApped the number I got from their Instagram page and made the earliest booking slot at 1030am. Parking was easy, as it was still too early for the crowd at Mydin to arrive.
Initially, I chose the Classic Hair Spa package. Later, when I arrived at the shop, the therapist showed me other available treatment packages. I added the Scalp Treatment therapy. Thus, I ended up with a hair wash, scalp treatment, and head massage, including the shoulders and arms.
The products they use
Before the session, I was asked to change into this lovely towel and robe. My personal belongings are kept inside the locker. My scalp was examined under a special tool, and obviously, it looked bad. They put a heated eye pad throughout my 2-hour session, relaxing music with minimal talking from the therapist. I liked that the therapist, or is it a beautician, did not give me a running commentary on my wrecked hair and oily scalp. After the treatment, my scalp looked better. The lady suggested that I double cleanse my hair when I shampoo and that I should do it every day, given that my scalp was oily. Now that I have been very active in brisk walking, washing my hair daily has become mandatory. Only that I did not shampoo twice because I thought it would dry my hair. Turns out that I should. While my hair was being blow-dried, I was served a cup of calming lemongrass tea. After all that, my hair glowed over my fat face. Hahaha.
The total cost came up to RM 228. With the impeccable service, I thought it was worth every single penny. I am keen to try their body massage one day. They have other treatment packages too, like the Mother and Daughter hair spa package. That is pretty cute. Will check that one out too.
I was introduced to this bun by a work colleague. She had a stressful day and came back after lunch with a plastic bag full of MammaBunz. There were at least 15 of us working on that day, and every single one of us got the bun. She did not specify the reason for her stress. The only thing she knows is that she needs to alleviate her stress by being on a shopping spree. And the most budget-friendly with positive (sedeqah) after effects is by buying lots of MammaBunz for us, her workplace colleagues. The signature bun is less than RM4 per piece, whereas the Queen Butter Bun is priced just above RM4. You could buy it à la carte or get it in a set with drinks.
Indeed, the warm buns were rich in flavour. The butter could just melt away any of your stress right away. Naturally, I bought some for my husband and kids much later. So that they could also appreciate the nice things the wife/mother gets to eat at work. My daughter loves it, and we’d usually get it during our grocery trip on the weekends.
If you’re someone living outside Malaysia, you might wanna try it once you set foot in this country.
Celebrating the birthday of family members is probably one small gesture one could do as a family to appreciate their presence. To honour them as a gift to the family. This is because, despite saying that family is important, our actions may suggest otherwise. We either get caught up in work or prioritise other commitments. Hence, to put aside a small portion of your time to spend at least an hour on a simple meal and a birthday cake suffices in some families.
We did just that for my husband’s birthday. He is a busy man at the workplace and is very committed to his side quest of becoming fit. Probably doing Intermittent Fasting. Or being on a product/medicine that he wants to be discreet about. Either way, agreeing to his own birthday dinner is great. I chose a place close to home called Snap N Snack.
I honestly have to tell you. This may not be the best place to get your fix of Western dishes. However, it does boast an Instagrammable venue with a comfortable vibe for family dinners. The latter being the reason why I opted for this place to have my husband’s birthday celebration. By the way, this year, I gifted him some probiotics. A box of Watson probiotics (+ collagen) and a bottle of GKB Lactobacillus Plantarum. I hope he has (better) guts this year.
At the restaurant, my daughter ordered the mac and cheese. The cheese was on the heavy side and was likely prepared by a young cook, as it was salty. Youngsters nowadays seem to be desensitised to sugar and salt. Fortunately, my kids are able to tell when a particular dish is flavourful due to its original taste or burdened by preservatives. My quesadilla was not on par with what I had before at a different restaurant. Even then, I respect that it is their own recipe, only that it was not to my liking. The birthday man had pasta. I ordered a banana split to substitute for the birthday cake. It was alright. In fact, perhaps the only thing we loved about the place was the ambience, the banana split and the service.
The workers did try their best, including the cook. It was just not up my alley. Thus, I chose not to submit my Google review of this place. I will come later and try other dishes. Maybe then I’d find something I like and be able to give a balanced rating for Snap N Snack.
