It was a bright, sunny day. Snow flew into the air. Some landed on the pile. Some fell right back onto our faces and hair. It was hilarious to watch my son’s hair slowly turn white.
Category: English Writings
FIRE: A Pause Before the Dream
Maybe the real question isn’t whether we can go FIRE, or whether others are already there.
Maybe the more important question is this: Am I living fully in the life I have right now?
Connecting Makes You Special
After all, the most special people in our lives are not the loudest or the most accomplished. They are the ones who notice us, who listen to us, who care about us — the ones who truly touch our hearts.
That Day, I Was Proud of Myself!
When I saw how dusty Mom’s old fan was, I decided to clean it—but she wouldn’t let me take it apart. With simple tools, patience, and a bit of love, I made it work…
Just Let Me Drive!
The day I picked my husband up from the airport, on the drive home, he didn’t offer to take the wheel as I expected.
Hmm… maybe he was tired.
Or maybe… he read my blog and decided to give me more space?
While I was driving and wondering, I suddenly saw his hand reach over—
When My Husband is Away …
Last week, my husband went back to China again to visit his mother—you might remember I started another article with this same sentence before. Yes, he’s been making these trips quite often in recent years.
But I don’t mind. In fact, I even look forward to it…
A Celebration of Self: My Next Chapter
One January night after Christmas, I sat at my computer, working on my articles. My husband was beside the fireplace reading, while Sparky, our dog, curled up at his feet, asleep. The house was quiet. It felt a bit different. I lifted my eyes, and my gaze landed on the piano. Yes, this was it—its master, my older son, Ben, had just moved out!
Simplicity
At that moment, I realized that human interactions really can be simple and pleasant. Sometimes, in trying to prepare for the worst, we overcomplicate things and miss out on the ease that comes from genuine connections. I couldn’t help but feel my last-minute gesture of offering him a discount kind of spoiled the simplicity and was unnecessary at all.
A DIY Journey: Giving Myself a Chance
Earlier this year, my husband went back to China to visit family, planning to stay for at least two months. To help you understand my story better, here’s something you should know: in our household, I’m the cooking person, and my husband is the maintenance guy. I rely on him for anything involving tools. Yes, I consider him a handyman—although a bit bossy at times—while labeling myself as someone “not good with hands.”
Talking About Networking: Are We More Connected or More Disconnected Nowadays?
While we celebrate and cheer for all the conveniences modern technology has brought to us, it’s worth pausing to consider what truly matters. What do we value most as human beings? What are the essentials for building meaningful relationships and fostering genuine connections?