Learning from mistakes AND doing something different are both commitments not for the faint of heart. It takes you to the unknown, shrouded in mystery on what is next. Heavy stuff, huh? Read on. Sometimes mistakes really hurt in all…
The Call of the Scriptures
I woke up with five words in my head – The Call of the Scriptures… The Call of the Scriptures. The Call of the Scriptures. I sleepily looked at the clock – 5:30 am. “Oh no, I woke up so…
The mum in the audience of every sports event
Every mum in the audience has a story to tell every time their children are competing in sports events. To clarify, there are dads and guardians too in the audience who support the kids out there. However, my intention in…
There is something about my indoor plants
“May they rest in the compost.” is what my eldest son said about my indoor plants that died last year. Ouch, that hurts. I remembered telling one mum about my dead plants. Reminiscing the horror on her face with her…
Adult 101: Keep on Walking to light you up!
Raise your hand if you gained weight after 2020. Raise your hand again if you realized that you need to do something about it. Quick question – After pondering what you need to do, are you consistently doing the necessary…
Road trips and Picnics through the Years 2010-2020 in Queensland
Appreciating Queensland has been part of my family’s bonding time for one decade. Road trips and picnics in Queensland through the years are part of my sons’ childhood memories ever since they remember. From local areas to faraway places to…
How to Maintain your Sanity when you are helping your child with Homework
When you are helping your child with homework, maintaining your sanity is the key. The first two strategies are about mindset. The remaining eight are specific ways where you and your child will thrive in the process and not just…
10 Advantages of Going Back to Your Roots (Country of Origin)
Home… Home sweet home. Migrants across the globe have this in mind when they go back to their town, city or country of origin. As an adult, you have spread your wings and flew so far that there will come…
10 Advantages of Giving
Are you a giver? It doesn’t necessarily mean money but in other ways like giving your time or donating the household items that you no longer need. I wrote 10 advantages of giving to persuade you that it is a…
10 Advantages of Talking with your Aging Parents
Talking with your aging parents can be a wonderful experience for some and a frustrating moment for others. Here is a list of 10 advantages that will show you that it is a win-win situation when you keep in touch…