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A Bad Day – So Just be OK

I had a really bad (aka a depression flare) the other day. Started with a huge argument with the hubs, which really just set the mood for the day. Add in the exhaustion and nausea I was already feeling, and let’s just say I didn’t want to do much of anything. Luckily, it happened onContinue reading “A Bad Day – So Just be OK”

Being a parent means constantly second guessing yourself

I’m not sure if all moms do this, but I definitely do. I find myself constantly second guessing any decision or action I do as a first time mom. It doesn’t help when you decide to do something (and didn’t think it needed researching) only to find out that it could cause problems! For example,Continue reading “Being a parent means constantly second guessing yourself”

Are you related to me? Asian family problems

This story is a two-parter – the first part is around issues with titles in Asian languages. The second – having so much extended family, you meet random new ones every few years (or so it seems!) If you speak an Asian language (I think most of them do this anyway), but for sure inContinue reading “Are you related to me? Asian family problems”

No Gender Roles in this Family

I think a lot about how society seems to want these clearly defined gender roles – women cook and clean, men do the fixing up of things around the house and car, etc. But, if you really think about it, people who only know how to do things based on their gender roles seem toContinue reading “No Gender Roles in this Family”

First Trimester is Kicking my Butt

For anybody following me, sorry I’ve suddenly disappeared. I’m pregnant! And it’s kicking my butt – so much so that I’ve basically been sleeping any spare moment I’ve had (versus writing in the blog). I was exhausted with my first too, so it wasn’t so surprising, but there were new surprises this time. Like…food aversions.Continue reading “First Trimester is Kicking my Butt”

Stop Asian Hate

I think I’m finally ready to discuss a bit of my thoughts on the incident in Atlanta. It’s been eye-opening to see how many non-Asians were surprised or shocked, as if it came out of nowhere. It didn’t. Even before COVID, we’ve seen it – though in more subtle ways. With COVID being called theContinue reading “Stop Asian Hate”

First Trimester – You’re not going to see me, doc?

Something I learned when I got pregnant is that apparently, doctors don’t bother seeing you until you’re about 10 weeks pregnant (or almost done with the first trimester)! For a first time mom, this was SHOCKING. I had so many questions, and you weren’t even going to see me until the end? Plus, isn’t theContinue reading “First Trimester – You’re not going to see me, doc?”

Caramel Apple Spice knockoff

Sorry I haven’t posted in a while. I’ve been feeling a little under the weather so have been sleeping any chance I get rather than writing! Anyways, I tried a new recipe today. Caramel Apple Spice, like from Starbucks, using this recipe. I used Treetop apple juice and Hershey’s caramel sauce, but did make theContinue reading “Caramel Apple Spice knockoff”

Toxic People, especially Family

Let’s talk about toxic people. You know who they are – the ones that might bully you, and then gaslight you. The ones who act out to get attention. The ones who belittle you and make you feel bad. The list goes on. It may seem “simple” enough to cut these people out of yourContinue reading “Toxic People, especially Family”

Parenting means constantly building things

Not sure about everybody else, but I feel like I’m constantly building something for my baby. We did get a lot of hand me downs, which was great and a huge moneysaver. BUT, it did sometimes mean putting things together without instructions. Like a baby swing…luckily I was able to find a manual online, butContinue reading “Parenting means constantly building things”