Author: chefswifediary
Ambitious woman at day, blogger at night, mommy every day, chef's wife for life. A self-taught artist, I reflect and write about my life experiences and explore art inspired by nature.
Make the impossibles possible.
I stumbled upon Business of Fashion podcast episode where Imran Ahmed interviewed Leena Nair, Chanel’s current Chief Executive Officer (CEO). She is the first Asian female CEO of the French luxury brand. I start studying about her background, forte, and…
Balancing the Scales: Motherhood and Career
Motherhood and career are two significant and rewarding paths that many women simultaneously navigate. While both roles offer unique challenges and enrichments, finding a balance between them can sometimes feel like undertaking a high-wire act. However, with strategic planning and…
Catching up with my toddler.
If you have been following my blog, you will see that my recent posts are related to chapters of motherhood. Yes, I’m on maternity leave since November 2023. What else I could be writing? As my newborn is coming to…
Birth is a miracle.
My partner came back and rushed me to the hospital at 10am. Just as I was in pain and anxious about unexpected early labour, my 2 years old daughter said the most unexpected and wonderful thing: “Mommy in pain? I…
Spicy chilli set me to labour.
Counting down to my due date, I was craving for food based on what I saw and heard around me. Chicken rice, yummm… I specifically mentioned to my partner that I wanted nothing but chicken rice. The dish paired well…
November 2023.
November 2023 is surely a month to remember. My brother and his wife on the other side of world are expecting their first child. My brother-in-law and his wife are expecting their second child. Difference by a week, one after…
Change is scary but inevitable.
When I moved to London four years ago, I took a step back in my career including a pay cut and a smaller role within my existing organisation just to get by. The idea was to dedicate my effort in…
I am truly blessed!
6.35am, she is not awake yet. Surprised by my little pumpkin’s recent early-rise punctuality has changed. I didn’t have a smooth sleep last night, few were disrupted by her nightmares. Funny enough, I wouldn’t be bothered as much prior to…
Blogging is hard.
Four weeks passed and I couldn’t land a post on my blog until today. The fact that I am seeing so many posts from other writers hitting my mailbox weekly drives my frustration further. Why can’t I just do it?…
Life is a trade-off.
Since moving to London, starting my life all over is like hiking the Himalayan mountains. Well, I have not physically climb the Himalayan mountains but I’m pretty sure they ain’t easy. I spent a decade in building a career in…
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