parenthood, parenting

Things they don’t tell you about parenthood.

Parenthood has been a journey filled with unexpected challenges and joys. There are things they don’t tell you about parenthood. Emotional Complexity When I became a parent, I was overwhelmed by a whirlwind of emotions. I was so focused in…
listen to your instinct, nature

Listen to your instinct.

Listen to your instinct. With so much going on these days, having faith in decision making can be challenging. Higher risk decision takes a longer time but sooner or later, we’ll derive at a decision. Nobody wants to suck up…

Nature Capture

“Reflective thinking turns experience into insight.” —- John C. Maxwell
massively forgotten

Massively forgotten.

After months being away from work, I’m beginning to feel pinches of isolation. Weeks prior to maternity, a few colleagues echoed to keep in touch informally whenever possible. Warmth was felt and honestly, it felt good to know there’re people…
can mothers have it all

Can mothers have it all?

Maternity is soon over. With three months left to go, my days have been daunting so far. On one hand, I am so ready to go back to work. On the other, I am anxious on how I can possibly…
the end of autumn

The end of autumn.

“Green calm below, blue quietness above.” John Greenleaf Whittier, ‘The Pennsylvania Pilgrim’
rose or leaf

A rose or a leaf?

“Anyone can love a rose, but it takes a lot to love a leaf. It’s ordinary to love the beautiful, but it’s beautiful to love the ordinary.” MJ Korvan
those were the days

Those were the days.

Reminiscing childhood life, days were carefree. Mess was encouraged, faults were forgiven. Despite told what not to do, imagination was spree. Those were the days, almost forgotten. . . . Reflecting today, bound by commitments. Problems are not to play,…
beautiful scenery

A thousand words.

Picture is worth a thousand words. Photo by chefswifediary

Nature Capture

“And all the lives we ever lived and all the lives to be are full of trees and changing leaves…” — Virginia Woolf