Lil’ one back pain so I do give her a back massage when I get her to rest in between studying. I thought it’d be nice if we have a massage chair at home, coz I need one too! Somehow that reminded me that I have a massager pillow which ML gave it to me in 2011 for my birthday.
So tempted to get a massage chair coz it’ll be nice for me to have some massage when I’m tired.
Some pictures of them in 2011
Lil' one complained that she couldn't sleep sometime in July. I need to quickly help her with this, her first part of the finals are in September and she was sitting for Prelims in July/August. No time to lose.
End of July
1. I gave her the flu medication first while I look for solutions.
2. The next day dropped by Guardian and got her this Blackmore Sleep Sound Formula which has Valerian, lemon balm and magnesium as its ingredients.
3. I remember melatonin. Ahhhh.... melatonin the small little pills I took in 2002 when I couldn't sleep during our holiday in USA, only to realise I was already 8wks pregnant when we got back to SIN. There are a few bottles of supplements containing melatonin so took pictures and slowly read up on the ingredients back at home.
An article pointed out that there's lack of scientific evidence, and some potentially harmful side effects, melatonin is not recommended for children or teens.
Sigh.... another potential supplement striked off the list!
4. As I was checking on valerian root, one article mentioned something called ashgawanda. Sounds promising as I know it's ayurvedic. They don't carry that there, only in Taka's outlet. The cashier is an Indian and I asked him if he's heard of it and if it's good. His response is really strange "I've never heard of it." Huh? Can't be my bad pronunciation right?
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7. Now that we’re on the cheena route. That got me thinking - will tuina help? Afterall she used to enjoy child tuina in 育国中医诊疗所 ？But that would means I’m taking time off to do tuina which will eat into her revision time, then she starts panicking.
AFTER RESEARCH IS DONE ON CONSUMPTION, IT’S TIME TO EXPLORE OLFACTION
Essential oils
First approach are the expensive small bottles I have at home - my essential oils.
I've done a blend of lavender, cedarwood and vetiver before, so I will diffuse again for now.
Bakers Well
These mini mooncakes comes in a box of 6 in order to enjoy a special price. Che-che ordered 2 Hazelnut Crunch Truffle and 1 Champagne Truffle, chose another 3 and passed to mom.
Just like the chicken and egg which comes first question, does anxiety cause insomnia or insomnia cause anxiety.
When lil' one expresses her "I cannot sleep" to me, it made me think which is the cause. I had anxiety when I was a student but it didn't cause any insomnia, infact I could sleep like a pig coz I was body and brain tired. I can't help but think and think, I'm no doctor but I somehow there's a link to it? It's a cycle and I need to step in to help her.
We all know that sleep is important, which is why I've often instilled in the girls to sleep early to function well in school the next day. They often sleep at 10pm, unlike some other students who sleep at 12am, 1am. (and their results are really good!!) Even during the school holidays, they never go to bed later than 11pm.
To cut the long story short, I'm glad the internet has helped me answer my question.
Read this article from Healthline
I suppose both my girls have anxiety issues when it comes to exams. Che-che also hates it when she has to go for piano exams, clams up and ..... If only there's no examinations they often tell me. But it's really not possible, there's always a form of test everywhere we go, even for job interviews!
When lil' one brought up to me that she's nervous during examinations and then she forgets what she's learnt I started to panic myself. OMG! Her finals are approaching soon. Though I usually complain that she talks alot, I'm glad that she shared this with me. Che-che doesn't tell me anything coz she likes to keep everything to herself. Silence doesn't mean everything is well with her, I'm sure she must be anxious often too coz when I tried to calm lil' one, she overheard and commented "you think it's so easy to calm down? To not feel anxious?" Honestly, she isn't wrong. Her mother has anxiety issues too! Even up to this date. There is a reason too why I tend to be over anxious when I have too many things on my plate; there's a reason too why I know I cannot multi-task if I need to do serious studying and being a homemaker. There's a reason too when I set too high a standard on myself and I get anxious when I fail or underperformed in my task.
Yes, supporting mental health is important. Afterall, I wouldn't want healthy children to suddenly have a crack and go berserk. The RGS neighbour is a good example, really sad.
I’ve been deliberating for a really long time. To be a slave to the family and cook or be a lazy mom and not cook? Technically its’s not that I can’t cook over the stove BUT I hate the cleaning after a fry-out in the kitchen. Not only cleaning but to make sure the whole place don’t smell smoky.
With half a year gone and one of the excuse for not cooking will not be valid anymore (can’t cook coz tutor/s outside in dining area). It’s time to think if we should still continue with the tapao-ing full of unhealthy stuffs lifestyle. It’s time to think if I should convince the man to be more cautious with his food now.
I had the ringing thoughts on it again on 21st July and took out the stuffs I knew I wanted to get rid of to replace the Thermomix. These are the 3 (and then later 4) items I got rid off.
1) Mayer pressure cooker. MMPC 1650. Brand New !
2) Bear Food Processor. QSJ-B02Q1 Used once for otah n my keto Nam Prik Pao blend
3) Philips Viva fruit juicer HR1832/00. Used but very well-maintained coz I wash it immediately after use all the time, so it looks very new.
I got rid of this coz the girls hate to drink apple juice now. And nobody except me juice drinks, so since nobody takes them out I’ll just get rid of it. I passed this to mom directly coz she said she wanted this citing that the one at home is spoilt.
4) This last one ice-cream maker was a last min decision. Although I read that texture from Cuisinart maker would be better than Thermomix, I wonder if I’ll ever use the ice cream maker at all. Afterall I got it for almost 3 years and never got a chance to use it. It will be a white elephant. Packaging is still intact. Put it on sale in Carousell n within 2 days I had an interested buyer.
Not bad right? My initial target was to get rid of 3 items to get back 1 but I got rid of 4. Which also means….. 😬 I am not exactly a try-to-be minimalist as I thought I was (I do clutter my home 😂).
Technically most people will get rid of their Kitchenaid since the Thermomix is also a mixer but I just bought the pasta roller attachment!! And kitchenaid was something that I’ve always wanted so I shall keep it. Until the day maybe I tau huang siao n decide to get rid of it. For now, I’m happy to keep that.
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Within a week after clearing the items, I finally bit the bullet and made a purchase for a Thermomix on 27th July. Delivery was for 3rd Aug but I requested for 4th Aug (Thu) instead.
On the same day I made orders for a cheaper slide board, clear cup, anti-vibration pad, screen protector, plastic cover way from Shoppee. They all arrived on 30th Aug.
Cleared this space on the 2nd Aug
