Tag: Family
Life simple pleasure.
Yesterday I spent a full day with my little ones, a 7-month old baby and a 3 years old toddler on my own. We had breakfast and lunch together, took turn to feed just because my toddler emulated her baby…
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…
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…
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…
All is well.
Here we are at the beginning of February. How is it like for you so far? I started the year with ‘all is well‘ motto. After all, this is what we strive to achieve everyday. With Chinese New Year celebration…
Career after maternity leave.
Two months since my last post. To track how often I write these days is more dreadful than measuring the gap in between posts. Indeed, I am trying my very best to regain my career momentum amidst juggling motherhood. Career…
What she doesn’t know?
Learning is endless. If one tells me that he or she knows everything, it’s beyond possible to believe. A quick google, ‘learning is the acquisition of knowledge or skills through study, experience, or being taught.’ Talking about study, there are…
The mountain that divides us.
Summer came and gone by swiftly. Falling leaves reminded me of an attic where I used to hang out with one of my cousins. From one of the corners, we could easily hear any conversations that were going on downstairs.…
Perfect mother.
Silent she is in the eyes of others, calibre she excels in her own challenge. Beauty she is in the eyes of ours, love she creates out of affection. Staring at the mirror I inherit her feature, assess myself…
The best motivator.
When we’re young, accomplishment grants us applauses from people before us. Praises make us feel good; praises make us proud. As we grow older, compliments rarely come by. Does it mean that we no longer excel in what we do?…
