Kembara Hati Mawar Safiya

Hello my wonderful friends! Have you ever forgotten where you put your favourite book? Or blanked on a friend's name for just a little second? Oops! Our brains play little tricks on us sometimes, right? Hehehe. Usually, it is just our brain being a bit tired or busy. But sometimes, especially for older people, forgetting happens more and more often, and that can start to feel worrying. There is a special word for when the brain's ‘remembering helper’ gets very tired and has trouble doing its job. The word is dementia (say: dee-MEN-sha). Quick Summary Dementia is not a normal part of getting older, and lecithin is not a proven cure. What Is Dementia Like? Imagine your brain is a super amazing library, full of wonderful memories and smart ideas. Dementia is like a naughty little gremlin sneaking in and mixing up the books! People (often older people) may start forgetting important things, not just where they put their keys, but sometimes big memories ...

Oh dear, oh dear! The air outside is looking a bit… yucky again. It is hazy! Do you know what haze is? My little boy had a funny idea! He said, “Mama, I know why there is haze! It is because of the traffic jam (‘jem’), right?” Hehehe. So cute! He thought all the cars stuck together made the smoky air. Well, not quite, little one! But his idea made me think. We really need to know what this yucky haze is and how to keep our family safe and healthy when it visits us here in Malaysia. Read First I first wrote this during an earlier haze episode, so the API reading below is from that day, and you can check today's reading on the Department of Environment website. Quick List: 10 Tips to Fight the Haze Drink, Drink, Drink! Windows Up! Play Inside Today! Seal the House! Go Easy on Coffee and Alcohol Eat Your Superpower Foods! Sleepy Time Is Important! Washy Washy! Wear a Mask! Extra Helpers (Vitamins and Supplements) What IS This Hazy ...

The view of Genting Highlands Hello, my lovely adventure friends! My heart feels a little restless today. Do you know that feeling? When your feet want to dance and your spirit wants to fly, and nothing will cure it except an open road? That is me whenever I have been away from my big motorcycle for too long. Vroom vroom! Riding is my happy-juice. That adrenaline rush, the wind on my face, the feeling of being free. It is hard to explain. It is like tasting sunshine. Hehehe. So, What Do I Do When I Miss Riding? Well, sometimes I take my cute little car for a special practice drive. Up, up, up the twisty-turny mountain road to Genting Highlands . Why Genting? Because the road up there is like a giant, sleeping snake. Curve left, curve right, curve left again. Wheeee! It is the perfect place to practise smooth cornering . And that practice follows me to other lovely roads around Malaysia, like the Karak Highway , the winding stretch in Grik (that is the East-West Highway),...

Ya Allah, rindunya nak ride sesama lagi. Tapi apa boleh buat, ada misi yang perlu diselesaikan dulu. Ada kerja yang tak boleh ditangguh dan ada matlamat yang perlu dicapai sebelum Mawar boleh pulas throttle sepuas-puasnya. Baca Dahulu Post ini ditulis lebih awal dan dikemas kini pada 2018, jadi bahagian Kemas Kini di bawah menceritakan apa yang berlaku kemudian. Misi 1: Tanam Benih Dulu Dua tahun pertama ini, Mawar perlu fokus untuk membina sumber pendapatan sampingan. Tanam benih, semai, jaga, siram dan baja cukup-cukup. Hasilnya nanti, Mawar harap ia memuaskan hati. Tak ada jaminan, tapi Mawar percaya usaha yang konsisten tak pernah sia-sia. Misi 2: Setelkan Hutang Ini bahagian yang paling jujur untuk Mawar tulis. Duit tabung Mawar dah licin lecak, termakan dek pelaburan yang tak menjadi dan macam-macam kes yang Mawar sendiri terlalu percaya. Sekarang, hutang keliling pinggang. Pengajarannya mahal, tapi Mawar simpan sebagai pengalaman. Ada orang pernah ca...

The official ‘Canon Rider Was Here!’ photo spot. Of course I had to snap one. Hello, my lovely adventure friends. Do you still remember the year 2014? For me, it was a rollercoaster of a year. There were happy ups and scary downs, plenty of learning, plenty of trying, and a few oopsie-daisy moments too. It tested how strong I was on the inside. And Alhamdulillah , I made it through. Right at the tail end of that year, just one month after a big trip through three countries with my little ones, a message came from an old friend. “Mawar, want to ride to Betong, Thailand?” My heart went thump-thump-yes before my brain could even finish reading. Thailand, on my own bike? You know me. Just ask, and I will pack my bag. I have a little secret mission, you see. I want to fill my red passport with stamps from faraway places, learn how other people live, and taste every new food I can find. Betong was one more stamp waiting to happen. Getting Ready for the Ride For two wee...

Hello, my awesome friends. Can I tell you a little secret? Kak Mawar has been daydreaming again. Every February, a big, noisy, happy party takes over Pattaya in Thailand. It is called the Pattaya Bike Week , and it is a giant celebration just for motorcycles. Vroom vroom! Bikers come from everywhere. Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, and maybe even from faraway lands. They bring bikes that shine, bikes that roar, big bikes and small bikes, and they park them side by side like proud little families. There will be loud rock and roll, spicy Thai food, dancing, and a whole crowd of happy biker friends. Just thinking about it makes my heart go thump-thump . I really, really want to go. But first, there is one big puzzle I need to solve. The Big Question How do I get to Pattaya? Do I fly, drive, or ride my own big bike all the way? Come, let us think about it together. How Do I Get There? Option 1: Flying Like a Speedy Bird The good part: It is fast. A flight t...