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20/10/2026

It’s been 2 weeks since our first bake drop.

Since then, I’ve had a few meaningful conversations.

Different conversations, different perspectives. Each bringing reflections, insights, curiosity and a sense of wonder about life.

How a similar experience, at different seasons of life, can carry a different significance.

How Hope and hopelessness can coexist. O yes, they actually can!

And a few other thoughts that I’m still mulling over.

Life — there’s so much more to discover and uncover about ourselves, others and life itself.

Even in the harder moments, there can be little gems in the everyday. Sometimes unexpected, sometimes easily missed when our eyes are drawn to what’s missing rather than what’s there.

Beautiful nonetheless.

Meanwhile, I’ve also been preparing for SomethingGood’s 5th anniversary this Nov!

That, too, has brought me back to reflecting on how SomethingGood first began and the story behind its name.

More to share soon. ❤️

02/10/2026

19/08/2026

I don’t always have a full table of orders. Or an inbox full of order requests. Most days, my quantities are small.

While being big is great, small is wonderful too.

Being small gives me a good pace and allows me space to be present in the details.

🥚To wipe each egg clean before cracking it.
🍫 To mix the different chocolate chips well before adding them into the dough.
🍰 To carefully size each piece of parchment paper for a good bake.
🎀 To take a little extra care with the packaging, and appreciate the design and the hands that brought it to life.

To stay close to what matters ✨

Whether it’s one or one hundred, every order is precious.

Because every bake carries a precious thought,
an act of sincere care - for yourself or another.

Small is not a waiting room for big. It has its own strength.

What is something good in the place where you may be feeling small right now?

08/08/2026

It’s been 2 whole weeks since I last baked.

This long weekend, I finally set aside some time to do something familiar.

Bake.
Mix. Measure. Roll.
Do what I’ve done many times before.

Familiar recipe. Familiar sight. Familar sound. Familiar aroma.

I didn’t realise how much comfort it actually brought! 💞

Perhaps in a world where we’re constantly striving for innovation, doing things differently and moving forward, we still need some familiarity.

Something we know.
Something we can return to.
Something that grounds us.

What is that for you? 💫

And as we celebrate the nation’s birthday may Singapore continue to prosper and grow, while keeping close the things that are true to us — our unity in diversity, our respect for one another and the things that make this place home.

Happy birthday, Singapore. 🇸🇬

25/07/2026

24/06/2026

Through many conversations with people, I observed that
Beautiful people often struggle to see themselves clearly.

In a world that feels increasingly competitive and survival-driven, appreciation can feel rare. Regardless of one’s status and accomplishments, the feeling of inadequate is always lurking.

Strangely, too, in a world that is more connected than ever, people increasingly feel unseen and disconnected.

We all need reminding from time to time. A star will always carry brilliance despite being in a dark sky because of what it is-a star is made to shine ✨

Here’s a reminder for you:
You are the STAR 🌟

Share this with someone whom might need this reminder too✨

17/06/2026

Why I do what I do.

I love baking.

Somewhere along the way, I realised these bakes could become even more meaningful - a way to convey thoughts 💞
💫 A thank you. An appreciation.
💫 An encouragement. An affirmation.
💫 A celebration to connect hearts.
💫 And a reminder that there are gems in our everyday, despite how rough life may sometimes feel.

If you’ve followed along for a while, you may notice my bakes often carry little messages and stories.
I started calling them Action Bakes.

Because life happens. There are seasons of waiting, unexpected turns and difficult days. Yet I believe there is something good in it all… sometimes growth, sometimes perspective, sometimes a bigger and more beautiful purpose still unfolding.

And while waiting for the plot to unfold, perhaps we can help one another carry on - through appreciation, affirmation and supporting one another through connection.

Where a bake becomes more than food but human connection.
“I thought of you.”
“Come, let’s gather.”
“How are you really doing?”
“You matter.”