Last night, after one of those slow, affectionate nights together, my husband and I ended up talking. The kind of late-night talk that feels honest and easy. He said something that stayed with me. “You know, when our kids still a little…,” he told me, “I rarely saw you the way I used to, as … Continue reading The Art of Noticing Each Other Again
Yesterday, my daughter posted something on Instagram. Nothing bad, really, just..not necessary. It wasn’t harmful, but it wasn’t aligned with her focus either, not the kind of post that reflected her goals, her direction, the thoughtful person she’s becoming. My husband and I noticed it, and as parents do, we exchanged that quiet glance, the … Continue reading The Art of Raising Character, Not Just Children.
My phone rang. It was my best friend's name on the screen. I'm not the kind of person who always picks up someone else's call if it's not essential for me, but I decided to pick it up, since I know it's usually important if she made a call, and she is an important person … Continue reading What Do Friends Really Need: Listening or Advice?
It feels just like yesterday, but actually it's the year 2000, when I glued my eyes to the television and watched this drama about the dynamic and warm relationship between mom and daughter living a simple life in a charming small town, called Stars Hollow, Connecticut. Can you guess the show? Yes, it's a bit … Continue reading Parenting Hack: Your Wallet is a Parenting Book – Every Swipe Tells a Story!
It was a long night at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Our flight was delayed from 19.25 to 00.30, which is heavily delayed. It's tiring since my husband and I usually sleep early. Although it's past our bedtime, we still managed to enjoy the time; we ate, drank coffee, listened to music, and watched a movie. … Continue reading Remember, That You Will Die
