Weekend food & trade-off talk

This weekend felt a bit less hectic than the previous ones. Only 1 birthday party for Lizzy and the two soccer sessions. They now got into a new outdoor soccer field, with natural grass, much better and real than the indoor venue. Lizzy had her session Saturday morning while Sofia had a game in the … Continue reading Weekend food & trade-off talk →

Acts of kindness

Now that we don't have helper that lives with us, we have a hard deadline to get home. Twice this week hubby and I got stuck at traffic and couldn't get home before 7pm. Two family friends were kind to host the girls until we got back. Leia, one of Sofia's good friend, has not … Continue reading Acts of kindness →

Inspired by

Where do you get inspiration from? For work ethics, I get inspired by a friend I met here. We had dinner near his office. When I arrived his office past 6pm, the office was full of people. They are all 20s or 30s, who have followed him around for years, some for decades. They are … Continue reading Inspired by →

5 for Wednesday?

1. I am in a one salad a day rut, and loving it. I’m making husband to follow too. So far no complain. I either add additional toppings on his like leftover chicken or add a toast or sweet potato to keep him full for longer 2. School break is one week away and we … Continue reading 5 for Wednesday? →

Heart warming essay and colorful salads

As I was reading Sofia's essay on "when I grow up" for the school application, my heart felt warm and couldn't help be smile for a long time. She was practicing piano and I was a proud mama When I grow up I want to be an economist in the xx (where I work). I … Continue reading Heart warming essay and colorful salads →