After years of wishing for this other half of mine, my wish is actually going to be fulfilled by a person who is such a dear to me. We are talking about a lady who has been a big part of my life, especially my childhood days since I was still studying in kindergarten.

Since I was a little girl of five, it's nearly routine to visit this little pet shop after school hours to get fish-food for my dad's fishes. It may be a small and quaint place, but it was certainly one place that is able to make me feel so at home.

Sights of colourful tropical fishes in intricately-designed aquariums, rabbits nibbling on their carrots. Hamsters having some playtime of their own, iguanas staying put and looking really still. There's the occasional squirrels. And of course, how could I ever forget that annoying mynah that blurts out random words it had been taught by a variety of customers.

Over the years, these sights have never changed. All these years, I have been visiting this pet shop whenever I can. I'd gotten busier especially as I progressed into seconday school life, but it's always nice to have my dad asking me that very question once in awhile.


Gosh, I'll be elated whenever I hear those words. Even at this age of mine. As I'm slowly stepping into adulthood.

Strangely, that pet shop seemed to have kept this part of me which never fails to help me relive those simple, sweet days from my childhood.

This pet shop has much significance in my life.

And this pet shop, is owned by a dear couple, which I'd always addressed them as Uncle and Auntie.

I'd always had closer ties with Auntie though. She's the one who has been keeping up with my latest updates. If I don't turn up whenever my dad makes a trip there, there will be a hoarde of questions waiting for my dad regarding my location and what I have been up to. She's always asking about my health, how am I coping up with school, the likes.

I'm happy and grateful to have her care so much for me. I love my mother a lot. But she is another motherly figure to me altogether, in her own little way. My mum hates all kinds of animals, while I'm the total opposite. Naturally, Auntie and I can really click when it comes to cute furry creatures and funny humourous antics of those living in their respective abodes in her pet shop.

What really touched me is the words she said to my dad when she found out I was diagnosed with cancer.


Boy, I teared up immediately when I found out about her response to my condition.

Now, she's doing all she can to help me with my journey in fighting cancer. She has been passing bags of anti-cancer leaves to be eaten raw to me through my dad. Apparently eating those leaves work, since she herself has taken them when she found out she had a tumour. And it completely disappeared without having to go for chemotherapy and such. So has a lot of other people who have taken them. She's very convinced these leaves will work their magic on me as well.

She even made a deal with me, knowing it's not that simple to consume fresh leaves from plants like that. And they're not even vegetables.

Knowing how much I'd always wanted a pet cat, she promised me the finest, cutest and sweetest one from the next litter of kittens she's going to receive. Thanks to her daughter's cat, who is currently pregnant. Her daughter has been very supportive of me as well, I got to know her better when she had completed her studies in China and returned to Malaysia. While she was abroad, her darling cat will be kept at the shop. And I acted as a playmate to her whenever I dropped by. So she knows how much I love cats too.

She even gave me a card with a photograph of her cat, knowing how much I missed her. Well, that's because since she's back in Malaysia, the cat has obviously went back home to her owner. She also gave me a cat soft toy. That's very sweet of her! Nice people they are, really.

As much as how my mother hates all kinds of animals, especially cats, she decided she will finally make an exception and let me keep one when I'd fully recovered. As a reward for how I have been coping with my condition in the most optimistic manner as possible.

Thank you mumsie. Thank you Auntie and to your daughter as well.

I'll take real good care of him/her when he/she arrives. You know I can. (:

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©Melanie.

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It’s not an English name I came up with for myself. My mother is indeed a genius in coming up with such a splendid name for me. Although my name has been unfortunately mutilated (nicknames are excluded) over the past years, full credits to my mum for my current identity.

I’m certainly looking forward to changing the word ‘patient’ to ‘survivor’! If you’re interested to read about my journey in battling lymphoma, you can click here to proceed to my cancer blog.

Ironic, I know; this blog is mainly pink instead. I like all colours actually, but I find myself having an affinity to the colour green. In fact, I can safely say that green is my soul colour.

Languages, music, fashion, photography, cultures, dance, literature, writing; just about anything, really. The arts truly intrigue me, especially thought-provoking pieces. Of course, the arts play a major role in inspiring me in my everyday life.

I don’t have a favourite genre – I read any book that interests me!

I am a trained right-hander from young, since apparently being left-handed is considered ‘wrong’. Basically, I’m ambidextrous! No wonder I find it easier to air guitar using my left hand than my right; I simply relate to the arts than subjects that deal with logical thinking better, too.

A stubborn Bull I am, too. I abhor being rushed. I prefer doing matters at my own reasonable pace. I don’t particularly like changes in my routine, but I can adapt quite easily. I’m a very practical person as well. I enjoy the beautiful things in life, but that doesn’t make me shun ugliness at all. Besides, it all depends on how one perceives beauty. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!

Still am, but I’m slowly learning to accept imperfection into my life. Also, I’m doing my best to erase the many expectations I have so I could one day master the art of letting go and freeing myself to simple happiness and joy.

Compared to before, I’m less dramatic nowadays. Language-wise, I attempt to blog flawlessly in English and speak proper English online with my peers. Call me a Grammar Nazi all you want, but that’s how I roll. I only converse in perfect English in formal situations and during my dramatic outbursts. Otherwise, I’m absolutely capable of communicating like the average Malaysian!

It’s a different issue altogether when you’re forced to learn for the sake of getting good grades, though. Other than that, I’m open to new information and knowledge anytime! I especially would like to learn more languages and pick up new musical instruments.

…are just some of the things I would love to do in the near future, hopefully!

the basic rules apply. If you respect me, I’ll respect you. If you happen to be someone who has low EQ skills, I’ll try to be tolerant but my patience is definitely limited. I’m observant when it comes to human behaviour. I’m a person of many opinions, but I don’t voice them out unless I trust you enough; I’m very honest and candid when it comes to the people I can trust. Even though I trust very easily, not everybody can prove that they’re all that nice. Hurt me, and I’ll only defend myself if necessary. Hurt my family or my friends – you won’t find me holding back.

Is there anything else you would like to know about me?
Throw me your questions and/or doubts here! I honestly have nothing to hide, so you’ll expect the truth and nothing but the truth.

It’s only how I phrase my answers that you’ll have to be aware of.
Or…you can click hereto go back to reading!

After years of wishing for this other half of mine, my wish is actually going to be fulfilled by a person who is such a dear to me. We are talking about a lady who has been a big part of my life, especially my childhood days since I was still studying in kindergarten.

Since I was a little girl of five, it's nearly routine to visit this little pet shop after school hours to get fish-food for my dad's fishes. It may be a small and quaint place, but it was certainly one place that is able to make me feel so at home.

Sights of colourful tropical fishes in intricately-designed aquariums, rabbits nibbling on their carrots. Hamsters having some playtime of their own, iguanas staying put and looking really still. There's the occasional squirrels. And of course, how could I ever forget that annoying mynah that blurts out random words it had been taught by a variety of customers.

Over the years, these sights have never changed. All these years, I have been visiting this pet shop whenever I can. I'd gotten busier especially as I progressed into seconday school life, but it's always nice to have my dad asking me that very question once in awhile.


Gosh, I'll be elated whenever I hear those words. Even at this age of mine. As I'm slowly stepping into adulthood.

Strangely, that pet shop seemed to have kept this part of me which never fails to help me relive those simple, sweet days from my childhood.

This pet shop has much significance in my life.

And this pet shop, is owned by a dear couple, which I'd always addressed them as Uncle and Auntie.

I'd always had closer ties with Auntie though. She's the one who has been keeping up with my latest updates. If I don't turn up whenever my dad makes a trip there, there will be a hoarde of questions waiting for my dad regarding my location and what I have been up to. She's always asking about my health, how am I coping up with school, the likes.

I'm happy and grateful to have her care so much for me. I love my mother a lot. But she is another motherly figure to me altogether, in her own little way. My mum hates all kinds of animals, while I'm the total opposite. Naturally, Auntie and I can really click when it comes to cute furry creatures and funny humourous antics of those living in their respective abodes in her pet shop.

What really touched me is the words she said to my dad when she found out I was diagnosed with cancer.


Boy, I teared up immediately when I found out about her response to my condition.

Now, she's doing all she can to help me with my journey in fighting cancer. She has been passing bags of anti-cancer leaves to be eaten raw to me through my dad. Apparently eating those leaves work, since she herself has taken them when she found out she had a tumour. And it completely disappeared without having to go for chemotherapy and such. So has a lot of other people who have taken them. She's very convinced these leaves will work their magic on me as well.

She even made a deal with me, knowing it's not that simple to consume fresh leaves from plants like that. And they're not even vegetables.

Knowing how much I'd always wanted a pet cat, she promised me the finest, cutest and sweetest one from the next litter of kittens she's going to receive. Thanks to her daughter's cat, who is currently pregnant. Her daughter has been very supportive of me as well, I got to know her better when she had completed her studies in China and returned to Malaysia. While she was abroad, her darling cat will be kept at the shop. And I acted as a playmate to her whenever I dropped by. So she knows how much I love cats too.

She even gave me a card with a photograph of her cat, knowing how much I missed her. Well, that's because since she's back in Malaysia, the cat has obviously went back home to her owner. She also gave me a cat soft toy. That's very sweet of her! Nice people they are, really.

As much as how my mother hates all kinds of animals, especially cats, she decided she will finally make an exception and let me keep one when I'd fully recovered. As a reward for how I have been coping with my condition in the most optimistic manner as possible.

Thank you mumsie. Thank you Auntie and to your daughter as well.

I'll take real good care of him/her when he/she arrives. You know I can. (:

©skorobulatova.

©Melanie.

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