February - 2020

On Being A Woman

The thing about being a woman is that you will always be bombarded with rows of fashion and beauty items the marketers will want you...

The Waves of Motherhood

I didn’t always enjoy motherhood as much as I do this way, under the sun. As I plant my smile somewhere in between my children’s...

The Way Motherhood Makes Sense

Motherhood, as it turned out, isn’t as straightforward as looking into your eyes while bearing a sparkle in mine while cradling you...

The Rides of Our Lives

We are always pedalling our way into sunsets these days. And if we’re not, we are either chasing each other, or our dreams. I love the...

Same You, Different Marvel

There are days when I would run out of words to say because poetry would have cartwheeled its way in between our sweaty palms as we...

It's Okay To Not Always Enjoy Motherhood

In between happy dances and giggly muddy adventures outdoors, I have moments where I do not enjoy being a mother. These moments however,...

The Secret Ingredient To Spice Up Parenting

I have to admit, throughout my journey as a mother, there have been days and moments where I wish I’m doing something else, like having...

Gratitude On A Bad Day

In my Gratitude Log entry today (not pictured), my first point was on being sad. And this was an achievement to me. Why? Because being...

'Drive-Thru' (Self-Love Tips for the Highly Sensitive Parent)

Yesterday, I asked on my Instagram Stories if my readers knew some drive-thru food outlets available in our region aside from McDonald’s...

Sunlight

If there is a takeaway I have greatly benefited from this season, it must be the art of gratitude. And even saying that makes me sad...

Stars (A Tribute to the Frontliners)

As the world darkens, don't forget to count the stars, you'd be surprised to see so many of them shining a little brighter tonight, you...

Footsteps

The world may seem quieter these days, you would wonder if it’s pausing for a hug, if it’s embracing you with a kind of stillness you had...

Grocery

Maybe the grocery list isn't just "butter bread juice" Maybe if we read between the lines, just maybe, we might find the tired...

Together

Here’s to discovering a new favourite corner of our home, here’s to discovering the favourite corners of the sunlight, here’s to...

Phone Call (A Tribute to Everyone Battling Covid-19)

Today's writing prompt is "Phone Call" and since it's World Poetry Day today, I decided to record myself reciting the poem I wrote. This...

AZALIA SUHAIMI - POET & STORYTELLER