Last month, a friend teased me: “You’re so nice, but also… kind of hard to reach.” I laughed it off, but it stayed with me. Was that a compliment or a quiet complaint? For years, I’ve kept myself approachable: warm, helpful, open. I tried to be someone others felt comfortable reaching out to. I said … Continue reading The Art of Unforgettable Presence
Lately, my husband and I have a wish, we want to buy a big land outside town. Then, we saw this property. There's a lovely small cottage on it, with huge trees and a big yard; it also has a fish pond, and what's extremely satisfying for us (me especially), there's a river crossing the … Continue reading Don’t Buy Things, Buy Experience
Last autumn, I went to Japan to accompany my daughter. She has to attend a school program. There are a ton of activities waiting for us. From sightseeing, visiting the exchange school, hiking, grabbing dinner, and so on. We were super excited. So, we're (I am especially) beginning to figure out what outfits to pack … Continue reading Embrace Freedom: A Lesson from A Pair of Shoes!
It was a quiet and slow morning. I had finished prepared breakfast and lunch box for my kids, they were already went out for school. So, it was just me, my book and my coffee (as my husband usually sit in the other room in our home). I always loves slow morning, it's real luxury … Continue reading Stop Saying Yes, Start Saying No
