My husband became a realtor 3 years ago and it’s affected our marriage. I knew things would change but I didn’t expect these things to happen. My husband made a career change about 3 years ago. He’s a Chartered Accountant by trade but real estate has been his passion for Read more…
I’ve heard the stories of wives praising their husbands for surprising them with a break from their kids. However, a break wasn’t what I wanted. I thought I wanted the surprise I’ve heard the stories of women praising their husbands for surprising them with a day off, taking the kids out Read more…
From kindergarten to university, I spent over half my life in school. Do I regret my decision? Was it a waste of time or time well wasted? It’s about seeing the life skills I acquired from years of study. I didn’t enjoy school Don’t get me wrong, going to school wasn’t a Read more…
As a working mom, the days are long and hard. Here’s my story of how one missed call reminded me that it’s all worth it. Sometimes thinking about the scary stuff makes the hard days easier. It’s a Wednesday afternoon. I just finished drafting up an article when my son wakes Read more…
I did well in school. From finals, mid-terms to quizzes, I managed to get straight A’s and I don’t learn from reading. However, studying is much more than memorization. Straight A’s from elementary to grad school Long story short, I did well in school. Scholarships, awards, the accolades…that was me. From Read more…
Doing yoga seems like you’re joining a trendy cult but it’s not. Here’s how all that downward dog was worth it for someone who was a skeptic in the beginning. I am in no way a Yogini I don’t even consider myself yogini-ish. I don’t know all the Sanskrit words for Read more…
Does cooking at home mean using only healthy ingredients? How to cook delicious meals you’ll actually eat and look forward to leftovers. Because why make something you won’t want to eat? Tasteless food isn’t tasty Imagine this. It’s a weeknight. You just finished work and you’re starving. There are leftovers in Read more…
Mothers are often hard on themselves and feel like they’re not good enough. Here’s what to do when you feel like an inadequate parent. Dropping the ball and picking it back up. Obviously, I know there’s no such thing as a perfect mom In my home, socks are unmatched. The laundry Read more…
Parents are not good or evil, heroes or villains. Seeing them as humans let us practice empathy and compassion for others and ourselves. “Respect your parents! They did so much for you.” As the author of the book “How To Deal With Asian Parents”, it’s obvious I’ve struggled with the relationship Read more…
Getting pregnant wasn’t easy for me the second time. But that experience made me more compassionate for those who struggle with infertility. Apparently, having unprotected sex does not guarantee a baby My fears about unplanned pregnancies Highschool sex education instilled a fear in me about doing the deed. Having sex Read more…