Monthly Archives: February 2013

28
Feb

Birthdays

Okay, so I am way behind, eh? (could you hear my Canadian accent there when I wrote that? heh) So, yeah. The last week has been a bit mad. I did say this was going to happen, that I would have an insane schedule. Well, yeah. I’ve had barely enough… Continue reading →

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20
Feb

Hidden history, awareness, and makan

I had such an interesting experience today. I was on my way to purchase my first grown-up furniture piece (at the age of 38, finally– haha!), after many months of searching for That Ultimate Cabinet I Have Been Picturing In My Head That Would Be … Continue reading →

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19
Feb

Gratitude

I have a great life. I am so lucky. Here are some things I am grateful for today. Living close enough to green space that I can be there in less than 10 minutes and am surrounded by birds, trees, water, lizards, and grass. The air feels so differe… Continue reading →

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18
Feb

Knowing something’s value

Today I fought a battle I have fought many times before. It’s getting ridiculous, to be honest. It was a professional battle — I won’t go into details here. Sometimes I wonder why I still fight it. And then I realized why I still fight it: becaus… Continue reading →

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17
Feb

Full

My weekend was action-packed. It didn’t start that way, but by early Saturday afternoon it certainly was run-run-running. Today alone involved outings to 10 different shops, 2 restaurants, 1 cafe, and 3 MRT stations. It involved a lot of walking (… Continue reading →

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16
Feb

Expect the unexpected

Trite, yes. True, definitely. Today: Something entirely out of character and surprising appeared on my doorstep. Really, uncharacteristic — but welcome and beautiful and appreciated all the same! Wow! Such smiles to bring this weekend! Shortly af… Continue reading →

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15
Feb

Postcard reminders

My grandmother turned 85 in January. She doesn’t have much beyond a grade school education yet she is one of the smartest people I know. She didn’t have her first airplane ride until she was well into her 40s, and she once told me she never though… Continue reading →

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14
Feb

one in three

I want you to think for a quick minute about three women you know — any three. Maybe your grandmother, your sister, and your friend. Or two of your work colleagues and your cousin. Or your first grade teacher, your niece, and your wife. Whatever … Continue reading →

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13
Feb

Fine spirits

I am happy to say I come from a family of drinkers. NOTE: drinker does not equal alcoholic. Not many (any?) alcoholics in our family. My parents are drinkers, connoisseurs of wine, gin, rum, beer, and occasionally vodka and other spirits. I am too… Continue reading →

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12
Feb

Yoga lite

I’m 4 days into an involuntary and strict 6-week “no weight on your left arm” lifestyle adjustment. This is a problem. You see, for the last 6-ish years, I’ve done yoga nearly every day. Some days it’s only 10 minutes, or on the really bad days, o… Continue reading →

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