reflection

Blaming others for own shortcomings.

Reflecting on my learning journey, I am reminded of numerous occasions where blaming others or external factors seemed more palatable than confronting my own shortcomings. Whether it was a professional endeavor that faltered or a personal aspiration that fell short,…
longing for me to become us

Longing for me to become us

Sighing at the lights and song Weaving the world’s lights Sighing at the beautiful scenery Who will enjoy it with me? People come and people go You and I look at the far galaxy between us Flowers fall with the…
life is simple

Life is (not) that simple.

It’s mid-June and I’m feeling overwhelmed with the amount of items on my to-do-list. Have I been the main culprit behind this? How much more can I cutback to simplify life? Life is simple Life is simple when there is…
the power of influence in childhood years

The power of influence in childhood years.

Ever wonder who we are today have a lot to do with our childhood years? Childhood is a magical time, full of wonder and exploration. It’s also a critical period when the power of influence plays a significant role in…
Kumon Mathematics

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…
spicy chilli set me to labour

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…
metamorphosis

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…
blessed

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

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?…
everything and everywhere

Everything and everywhere.

I am everything and everywhere. Recently, I’ve been reflecting on my past, reviewing my present, and projecting my future. Cumulatively, it seems like I have a lot to do, but have yet to achieve any. I find myself a dreamer…