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!
Category: Self-growth 自我成长
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.”
Being a Bit Selfish Makes Me a Happier Person
After all these years, I’ve finally realized that the importance of being nurtured and loved first. As human beings, the best thing we can do in life is to be the best version of ourselves. Self-love is not selfish – you can’t truly love others until you’ve learned to love yourself. And it’s never too late to start!