Ramadan Real Talk

Hi,

Happy First Day of Ramadan, everyone! 🎉 Okay, let's be real, I've been counting down to this. Anyone else secretly (or not so secretly) looking forward to the annual 'Ramadan Shred'? Yep, that's me! It's like hitting the reset button on that extra layer of... well, let's just call it 'winter storage.' 😉 You know the drill: Ramadan glow-up, then a slow and steady return to comfortable levels until next Ramadan. Hehe.

But honestly, jokes aside, Ramadan always gives me such a health boost. It's like my body gets a well-deserved break from constant snacking. And suddenly, I have so much extra time! No more lunch-time dilemmas, just pure, blissful productivity (or maybe just more time for short naps. Oops! 🤭). Plus, I genuinely feel so much better!

So, I've got meal prepping schedules, and a to-do list that's longer than a 'bazar Ramadan' queue. But honestly, even with all the planning, something always goes sideways. Anyone else a 'planning guru' in theory, but a 'winging it' champion in practice? Let's embrace our 'oops' moments and maybe learn from each other's (hilarious) mistakes! It's gonna be chaotic, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

Arriving home late? No problem! Pre-cooked goodness waiting for me. Because 'hangry' me is not a vibe anyone wants. 😂

Alright, let's talk 'buka puasa' reality. During the week, my buka puasa meals are basically the 'greatest hits' of our regular dinner rotation. Think: rice, a main dish, some veggies and a sidekick like ayam goreng or telur dadar – you know, the trusty sidekicks that always deliver. Basically, your classic 'no frills, just fills' situation.

But, oh, the weekends! That's when things get interesting. We head back to my parents' house, and it's like 'Iftar: Level Up!' Suddenly, there are extra 'lauk' appearing out of nowhere, and someone's always made a pit stop at the 'bazar Ramadan' for those must-have treats. Let's be real, who can resist a good 'murtabak' or some colorful 'kuih'? 😉

My parents' kitchen will transform into a foodie heaven, and I'm just there, happily surrendering to the delicious chaos. Anyone else have a weekday vs. weekend 'iftar' situation going on? Or are you living that 'bazar Ramadan' life every day? (If so, I'm officially jealous!) 😂

So, that's all for now. Sending you the warmest Ramadan vibes! May your days be filled with smiles, your nights with peaceful prayers, and your hearts with happiness. Hope we will find some peaceful moments this Ramadan. Let's carry that calm with us, okay?

Till then, have a smooth and happy Ramadan! Bye!