Everyday Moments

“How are you doing?” is probably one of the most common greetings you hear, and the one I never really understood. Do you really expect…

Ordering food for a friend could be as simple as asking them what they want and them telling you, I want this dish. But when…

I sat down in my chair and reached for my water bottle. I was out of water. I stood up to go to the water…

September is always such an exciting month – because October, November, and December are just around the corner! (Sorry September!) There is so much to…

Surprise! I visited Stanford University for the first time!

If there was one thing I was looking forward to about returning to the office, it would be that the building has air conditioning. We…

My favorite type of shopping? Back-to-school shopping. The end of summer is when stores start having back-to-school sales, and the weekly ads are what I…

I remember I always took hours to finish my third grade homework. It got to the point that my mom even had to go speak…

Say hello to my new plant, Mr. Squidward! Mr. Squidward was brought into my life almost one month ago, all green and healthy and in…

There’s a special connection between you and each of your friends. Your experiences together make your relationship with each friend unique and is what sets…

My heart was beating fast as my hands gripped onto the steering wheel tightly. What in the world did I just see? I was driving…

Sometimes all you need is a break to enjoy the flowers outside.

Offices? Open. Restaurants? Open. Trader C’s? Open. The snack cabinet (ironically located in my cube) is now open and ready to be filled with snacks!…

The Fourth of July barbeque is the barbeque that I look forward to every year. We would always go to an auntie’s house for barbeque,…

It’s nothing new to me when someone cuts me off as I am speaking and goes off on sharing their own thoughts. As always, I…

Buying new clothes and shopping for groceries would usually pop up in your head when you think of shopping, but there’s another category we can’t…

With summer just around the corner, temperatures are rising! Everyone has been talking about how hot it will be next week, and I am definitely…

AYCE (All-You-Can-Eat) Korean BBQ is the one thing I missed the most this past year and a half. There’s just something about cooking and eating…

As companies and businesses begin to implement plans to transition back to the office (some sooner than others), I can’t help but think about all…

The school year is coming to an end, and besides worrying about finals, you also have to think about how to decorate your graduation cap.…

We’ve attended many virtual celebrations since 2020, but hosting one is definitely not the same, especially if it’s a big celebration. Earlier this month, I…

The second Sunday of May is a day to never forget – it’s Mother’s Day! While you may have the activities scheduled, one of the…

How has expecting more of yourself helped you in developing your career? Expecting more of yourself in everything you do is a mindset that puts…

Those who know me know that I love pointing out mistakes. If something is wrong, you can likely count on me to point it out.…

Nobody likes carrying a heavy bag around with them all the time. Whether you’re going shopping, heading to work, or even traveling, it seems quite…

National Make Lunch Count Day is coming up on April 13! There are always so many reasons for us to stay at our desks during…

Going to the movie theaters was always such luxury as a kid. I would see all the movie trailers on TV, but that would be…

It’ll probably be some time before I travel internationally again, but that just means I can spend that time traveling within the US instead! Here…

Virtual birthday parties are nothing new now – we’ve been hearing about them and getting Zoom invites for over a year. The new factor is…

There are so many unknowns from the moment you wake up. Your plans will change throughout the day, whether it is changes made by you,…

Happy National Public Sleeping Day! There are days when we just wish someone would schedule naptime into our day, just like how it was in…

He’s my friend, she’s my friend, they’re my friends, everyone is my friend – but we all know that some friends are closer than others.…

That’s not what I wanted. What you think I want is not what I actually want. We don’t speak the same language – the same…

Chinese New Year is a time when lanterns are hung up everywhere you go, and new clothes are worn to welcome the start of a…

With the heavy rain pouring from the skies this past week, it reminded me of a story I once told… Last Thursday I was playing…

“You always eat out. Do you ever eat home-cooked food?” Yes, yes I do.

We all have a name. It’s a name we identify with and a name we claim to be ours. As a kid, whenever I met…

As the TVB Anniversary Awards (萬千星輝頒獎典禮) is being held this weekend, here’s my own list of top 5 dramas and songs of 2020! Songs 1.…

Happy New Year! It’s that time of the year when everyone creates a list of their New Year’s resolutions – only to forget about it…

The sound of carols ringing through the air is when we know that Christmas is near, though this year is not quite the same. Without…

Shopping – even when it’s not for yourself – is so much fun. Whether it’s a personal gift or for Secret Santa or White Elephant,…

In a society where speaking is an expectation rather than a choice, those who are quiet are often viewed as outcasts. They are looked down…

As the coronavirus makes its way around the world, many gathered at their dinner tables this Thanksgiving weekend wondering, what is there to be thankful…

A small and simple meal with your household is all you need for Thanksgiving this year. What dishes are you going to prepare for your…

As holiday season comes around, there’s a tendency for you to splurge so you can treat yourself. I mean, you shop online regularly anyway, so…

On this day one year ago, I was in Japan enjoying the fresh fish at the Toyosu Market for breakfast and ending the night with…

It was November 1st in the year of 2018. The sun had set, but it wasn’t even 7 o’clock yet. I walked cautiously through the…

With my princess dress or Halloween shirt with detachable butterfly wings, my Halloween began with waiting in line at the mall for my treats or…

Moving to a new house is quite a bit of work. It starts with a walk down memory lane followed by the difficult process of…