“A dead end is just a good place to turn around.” — Naomi Judd
2025新年快乐！Happy 2025 Chinese New Year!
This Chinese New Year marks the Year of the Snake, with the lunar year beginning on 29 January 2025. We didn’t get to spring clean thoroughly due to our busy work schedule. Luckily, we usually don’t have relatives and friends visiting us, and since I had cut down on a …
Are parents spending too much on children these days?
Friend shared a few photos with us in our group chat: The first thought that came to my mind was, “Parents are too rich.” If parents didn’t spend so much on their kids, the commercial would lose such a ‘money-earning opportunity,’ as expensive toys would no longer be affordable. Am …
Quote of the Month: January 2025
“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible.’” — Audrey Hepburn
Hello 2025
My 2024 summary 2024 has been an eventful year, marked by challenges and milestones alike. I experienced H1N1 virus for the first time. On top of that, the health of the elderly in my family has been deteriorating with age, and even Kpo Kia Papa has been dealing with some …
Merry Christmas 2024
Merry Christmas again~ Aging changes us. We’re less motivated to go out and more inclined to stay at home on Christmas Day. For non-Christians like us, beyond the festive celebrations (the “push factor” to gather with friends), it’s simply another public holiday. Still, I’m grateful for the break—it gives me …
Quote of the Month: December 2024
“You are the CEO of your life. Start making executive decisions.” — Unknown
My first trip to Da Nang, Vietnam (Part 2)
Sheraton Grand Danang Resort & Convention Center I only managed to settle back into my room around 10pm so I didn’t get to explore the surroundings till the next morning. Busy taking the usual photos of my room before I start preparing for bed. I AM VERY TIRED! I prefer …
My first trip to Da Nang, Vietnam (Part 1)
I had been wanting to visit Vietnam, but Kpo Kia Papa wasn’t so keen. I guess the law of attraction eventually allowed me to enjoy a 2 day 1 night trip to Da Nang, Vietnam. Although the trip is slightly less than 3 hours, there are only 3 direct flights …
Quote of the Month: November 2024
“No one is perfect – that’s why pencils have erasers.” — Wolfgang Riebe