by Sophie Mei Lan | Oct 31, 2016 | Life, Popular posts, Travel, Uncategorized
I remember being stood in some hotel toilets when a woman came up to me and said: “Hello, you don’t know me, but I’m your Aunty.” I was 6-years-old, it was my first trip to Malaysia and, I was a Bridesmaid at my cousin’s wedding. It was...
by Sophie Mei Lan | Oct 31, 2016 | Family, Life, Popular posts, Uncategorized
So by now you’re probably Halloween-ed out! We’ve eaten pumpkin in soups, stews, pasta bakes and cakes (waste not want not, check out the free Olio app to help stop food waste). We’ve worn and made several scary costumes. And tonight...
by Sophie Mei Lan | Oct 28, 2016 | Family, Uncategorized
We owe it to our youth to not just teach them about the birds and the bees but to discuss healthy sexual relationships. In a world with easier access to pornography on the internet, young people need guidance and a safe forum to explore their feelings. And...
by Sophie Mei Lan | Oct 26, 2016 | Days Out, Family, Life, Popular posts, Uncategorized
I love any excuse to celebrate, dress-up and have fun. And Halloween is as good an excuse as any… Here’s what I love (the good), dislike (the bad) and hate (the ugly) about Halloween. The Good Pumpkin Carving: No longer will triangle eyes and a jagged jaw...
by Sophie Mei Lan | Oct 22, 2016 | Life, Media, Popular posts, Uncategorized
“Everyone’s got a story to tell”… As the saying goes. But how do you tell your story? And how do you sell it? A panel of experts (a literary agent, proof reader, published author, a blogger and I – a...