Life

Cherry blossoms are blooming at UW and the campus is completely empty at night! Maybe because it’s too dark to see the cherry blossoms?

It’s been a couple of years since going to RE Congress at the Anaheim Convention Center, but going again brings back some great memories! It…

Perfect days don’t always come packed with activities – it can also be relaxing and fun as long as you’re with great company! The quality…

The year has kicked off with a fun wedding filled with really delicious food! The wedding was very organized and there was so much to…

I made my own boba milk tea for the very first time! I got a boba milk tea kit for a fundraiser, and the boba…

First hike of the year? Eaton Canyon Trail! This trail was pretty fun with the streams crossings. We started the hike around 3pm in the…

My favorite place for a breakfast sandwich? Daily Bagel Cafe. This hidden gem in Fremont, CA is a must-try if you’re in the area! I…

Very exciting news – I have finally retired my Fitbit this past week! It has been exactly two years since I’ve walked at least 10,000…

My friend and I were messaging each other one day (we only talk once every few weeks), and as our (my) stories got longer, we…

The first time I ate in a tatami room was, surprisingly, not in Japan, but in Santa Clara! My friends had sent some delicious looking…

The TVB Anniversary Awards (萬千星輝頒獎典禮) have been announced, but here’s my list of top 5 dramas and songs of 2021! Songs 1. Knowing 明知故犯 (劇集《把關者們》片尾曲)…

Happy New Year! It seems like just yesterday when I had McDonald’s for lunch and Ho Kee Cafe for dinner on New Year’s Day 2021.…

What’s there to do this holiday? Check out the crafts below! 1. Cookie Decorating – Make your own cookie, decorate it with edible markers or…

I’ve never thought creating a wish list could be so difficult. There are so many things that I want, but they’re not really things that…

Aloha! Hawaii is the place to be – beautiful weather, pretty scenery, amazing poke – what more can you ask for? Here are some highlights…

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…

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 –…

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…

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…

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…

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…

“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…

It’s time to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Priesthood of our priest and welcome our new Associate Pastor! What’s on the menu?

“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…