I read a Facebook post not long ago that highlighted how Malaysia's current population is now facing a decline. However, it was not that surprising to me because globally, the fertility rate has been plummeting. A local health expert, Professor Dr. Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh, mentioned that if this trend continues, by 2030, Malaysia could have an aging population dominated by older demographics. As a woman, I see this trend as a reflection of social, economic, and cultural changes that are transforming our lives and shaping our futures. Let's explore the causes of this demographic shift and its implications for Malaysia and beyond.

Image source: TMDBBefore watching this documentary, I admit I hadn't encountered Joan Didion's work. While browsing Netflix for something new, I stumbled upon Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold and decided to give it a try.

I purchased Fault Lines by Emily Itami several months ago, but with my busy schedule, it took some time to finish reading it. I was initially drawn to the book by its stunning electric blue cover, a color that even caught the eye of my daughter, who adores all things blue.

I had planned to write about something entirely different today, maybe a book review, but an incident early this morning changed my mind. This frustrating and upsetting event has made it difficult to focus on anything else.

I haven’t posted on HIVE in over a month. My absence isn’t due to the slow market, though it’s disheartening to see HIVE's value dip so low. Life has just been hectic, leaving little room for anything extra - including posting here. However, I’m hoping to change that and make regular posts a priority, fingers crossed. That said, I have to be realistic. Given the stage of life I’m in right now, posting once or twice a week is much more manageable.

We all wish for a life where only good things happen, but reality often has other plans. Regardless of our status, we all face challenges. For me, one of those challenges occurred about three weeks ago in June, when my husband's car broke down and needed a major repair.