Life
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Highlights of Oahu 2021
Aloha! Hawaii is the place to be – beautiful weather, pretty scenery, amazing poke – what more can you ask for? Here are some highlights…
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That’s A Latte To Remember
A candlelit dinner with sushi had set the tone for the night. The restaurant was peaceful and laid back, which was perfect for some nice…
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My 2021 Thanksgiving Alphabet
It’s the week of Thanksgiving! Here are some things I’m thankful for this year from A to Z! A – Accomplishments, Adventures, Affirmation B –…
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New Books, New Songs
The best present has finally arrived. Our choir got some new song books! We can now sing songs that are not from the ‘90s. There…
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New Month, New Look
Hello November! As everyone pulls out their fall clothes and scarves and mittens and prepares to buy new clothes for the holiday season, what do…
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The Pumpkin Of The Year
Halloween means it’s time to see pumpkins everywhere! I painted my very first pumpkin this year and of course, I had to paint something related…
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All Work, No Play
Work, work, and…more work. Sigh. Another task does not mean more work if you don’t think of it as work. It can be a learning…
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A Simple Yet Tasty Salad
“Let’s get salad!” is something you won’t hear coming out of my mouth often, but let’s face it – sometimes we just want the taste…
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Faith. Hope. Love. Celebration Dinner
It’s time to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Priesthood of our priest and welcome our new Associate Pastor! What’s on the menu?
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One Greeting Too Many
“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…
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Poke Bowls – Gotta Get ‘em All!
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…
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Scurry, Scurry, CHARGE!
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…
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The Night Before The First Day Of School
September is always such an exciting month – because October, November, and December are just around the corner! (Sorry September!) There is so much to…
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A Spontaneous Labor Day Weekend Trip
Surprise! I visited Stanford University for the first time!
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The Unbearable Heat
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…
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6+ Back-To-School Supplies For Your Backpack
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…
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The Key To Success
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…
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Meet My New Plant, Mr. Squidward!
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…
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Quality Sharing For Quality Friendships
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…
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The Lane Not Taken
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…
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It’s Time To Stop And Smell The Flowers
Sometimes all you need is a break to enjoy the flowers outside.
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The Snacks Are Back!
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!…
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Red, White, and Barbeque
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,…
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The Silenced Voice
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…
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What’s On The Itinerary For Father’s Day?
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…
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The Weather Outside Is Hot!
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…
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Undercooked And Underwhelmed
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…
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The Dreaded Return
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…
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To Cap It All Off
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.…
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Tips On Hosting A Virtual Wedding On Zoom (With Breakout Rooms)
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…
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What’s On The Menu For Mother’s Day?
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…
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Questions for C: How Has Expecting More of Yourself Helped You In Developing Your Career?
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…
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No Points For Honesty
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.…
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10 Items Worth Carrying In Your Bag
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…
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It’s Time to Make Lunch Count!
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…
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I’m Craving…Porridge!
Breakfast at a Hong Kong cafe would not be complete without porridge. It also comes with your choice of chow mein, chow fun, steamed rice…
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A Pass On The Movie Theaters
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…
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5 States to Visit After Quarantine
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…
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A Virtual Birthday
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…
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A Perfect Day, Take 1
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,…
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Naptime, Anytime
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…
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Everyone Is My Friend
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.…
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Do You Speak My Language?
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…
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Chinese New Year Greetings (To Get Your Red Envelope!)
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…
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Swimming Trash Cans
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…
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Food In My Dining Room
“You always eat out. Do you ever eat home-cooked food?” Yes, yes I do.
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That’s Not My Name
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…
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Best TVB Dramas & Songs of 2020
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.…
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New Year, New Goals?
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…
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Moments of 2020