Day 80: Happy Children’s Day

It is Children's day in China. So it is the start of a new month, so we did our first photo shoot of a new tradition (take a picture of them, individually and together 1st day of each month, and then print them at the end of the year, so I can see their growth). … Continue reading Day 80: Happy Children’s Day →

Day 79: bites of joy

We had a lovely Sunday at home. Capturing joyful moments quiet time reading. Abandoned this book and started this one in the afternoon. Life is too short to read so-so books. I ordered vegetarian fried chicken and burgers but the order was cancelled 15 min before the scheduled delivery time. McDonals came to rescue and … Continue reading Day 79: bites of joy →

Day 78: minor dramas that turned out fine

"I didn't realise yesterday's post was not saves" so here's what happened: # drama 1: I cut my hair! couldn't wait any longer for hair salon to re-open, so scissor and courage here we go. I think I cut a bit too short but it's fine as long as I don't have to see "real … Continue reading Day 78: minor dramas that turned out fine →

Day 77: feeling appreciated

While I had a very bad night of sleep, waking every 2 hours as my project was being discussed in HQ (EST time) and I was on stand-by for question. The project was approved without any question, except a very minor unrelated question. I felt relieved. Then, to my surprise, my boss called me to … Continue reading Day 77: feeling appreciated →

Day 76: entering a “new normal”

The new normal is the buzz word these days and we just entered one. That is one of our helper is BACK!!! We had two live-out helpers pre-COVID and because of the quarantine, our building didn't allow them to come back. So we lived without them for 2.5 months! I know tragedy! The state of … Continue reading Day 76: entering a “new normal” →