I started observing people and noticed that ALMOST all of them are in a hurry. Are you one of them? The driver on the road was often changing lanes and going past the speed limit. Does the driver badly need…
Author: Shirin
Hello! I am Shirin. I am a wife and mother of three wonderful boys. With this blog,I want to share with you what I learned in my readings, travels and experiences. Join me as we learn together life's lessons one day at a time.
Surviving 2 Natural Disasters: 1990 Earthquake and Mt. Pinatubo eruption
This article goes back to memory lane when I had to ask myself twice: Will I still be able to reach the day of my birthday alive?It narrates my childhood experience surviving 2 natural disasters: 1990 earthquake and Mt. Pinatubo…
40 Noteworthy Tips about Family Road trips for Mothers
Here is my list (in no particular order) on how to prepare for family road trips for mothers. Do it more often and you will learn how to make the journey better. Before the Road Trip Have a good night…
10 Advantages of Decluttering
Do not add storage, remove clutter. This was a statement that hit me hard while reading the blog of Decorator’s Voice. I admit I am a hoarder but not the hopeless one. So I decided that I should make time…
14 Advantages of Listening or Reasons why we should shut up more
Huh, what did you say? is my answer when my son is telling me something. Mama always advises me to listen more to my boys because she knows I am a chatterbox. The temptation to talk more is great so…
13 Reasons Why the Person didn’t Answer your Greeting (Awkward)
Why do some people don’t acknowledge your existence when you greet them? Here are my 13 reasons why your greeting was unanswered. The person has a lot in his or her mind that day. Do not be disheartened. Maybe the…
Songs that will make you feel good, guaranteed!
One of these songs is bound to perk you up, make you feel alive, have FAITH and believe in yourself. I play these songs especially when I want to feel good. I included the songs I grew up with listening…
How to Cope when you miss someone
There are instances when you see an object like a picture, smell a familiar aroma, hear a song, taste a particular food or touch an item like a soft blanket made you MISS SOMEONE SO MUCH. Time stood still and…
15 Lessons I learned so far in Raising Boys
This article lists 15 Lessons I learned so far in raising three primary school-age boys. Each grey hair on my head is a remembrance for the lessons I gathered. Do not promise anything that you cannot do. I remembered I…
Do Try and See What Happens
Did you try something because it is your choice or you have to? The consequences might be good or bad. The effects may be short-term or even a lifetime. Here are the 10 things I tried. I tried to say…