Life is an intricate dance between duty, love, and self-discovery. The past year has brought me face-to-face with all three, forcing me to navigate a path that was both unfamiliar and unexpectedly fulfilling. When my mum was diagnosed with cancer, it felt as though the world shifted on its axis. She had always been independent, a tech-savvy trailblazer who managed change with grace. As her health declined, I found myself stepping into roles I had never imagined. Yet, caring for her wasn’t an added burden; it felt like a natural extension of love, a way to give back to the woman who had given me so much. Through this period, I juggled my role as a caregiver with managing our...
at LILIN, we believe in the importance of making time and space, no matter how small, for self-care. as you will see, self-care routines do not have to be a big commitment!
hari raya is a time for joy, for us to appreciate having our loved ones around and to celebrate our efforts in ramadhan. for two years now, we have been celebrating raya in extraordinary times - by meeting family members virtually and by getting creative with our expressions of gratitude and love, such as delivering food or gift baskets, to those we cannot meet in person. extraordinary times like these certainly make us appreciate the special people in our lives even more.
a week ago, we celebrated a milestone - we held our very first virtual candle-making workshop! we have learnt so much from our journey of making candles for different occasions and clients that we felt that we needed to share what we’ve learnt with others.
