FollowAs Halloween creeps around the corner, it’s the perfect time to whip up some spooky delights that not only look fantastic but also taste amazing. What better way to celebrate than with a bowl of Sweet Corn Pumpkin Soup? It’s vibrant, velvety, and utterly scrumptious, making it a bewitching treat for the whole family. Ingredients…
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Celebrating Our Teachers With A Heartfelt Gift to Show Appreciation
As 2023 draws to a close and we stand on the threshold of welcoming 2024, it’s time to reflect on the journey our children have had in their classrooms. Behind a student’s growth and success stands a dedicated teacher, tirelessly working to impart knowledge, values, and guidance. I think it’s a great gesture to gift…
The Ultimate Guide to Gym T-Shirts and Workout Hoodies
A gym buff or a fitness enthusiast will understand the importance of comfortable, stylish, and functional workout attire or a gym shirt. The right workout clothing can enhance your performance, boost your confidence, and even motivate you to exercise more often. The more consistently you work out, the fitter you’ll get and the healthier you’ll…
A Relaxing Meal Week
This week was a pleasant departure from the usual kitchen duties as I savored a variety of delightful dishes without having to slog in the kitchen. With food from hubby’s kitchen gracing our table almost every day, the burden of cooking was significantly lightened. In addition, Sherilyn, was home for a few days as her…
A Pricey Black Friday
iCrash: Alycia’s iPad Mishap Alycia returned home from a friend’s birthday party, panic evident in her voice the moment she stepped into the house. She had unwittingly smashed her iPad that’s not even 6 months old with her friend’s car door. When I saw the damage, I felt my heart shatter, just like the iPad.…
Haru Our Lizard Hunter
Haru did it again. She killed another lizard last night when all of us were in slumberland and the lizard came out to hunt for food. Ever since we had Haru 2.5 years ago, lizards were fewer in the house. Haru’s lizard hunting skill has improved significantly recently and she now never fails to kill…
Updates On Sherilyn’s Injured Foot & College Life
Sherilyn’s health has been a significant focus of attention recently due to a foot injury suffered three weeks ago. This week we’ve seen a small victory in her ongoing battle against the injured foot. The swelling on her left foot has receded somewhat, and she doesn’t need the crutches to walk around anymore. However, she…
How to Celebrate Every Stage of Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a remarkable journey marked by various stages, each with its own set of challenges and joys. Celebrating these stages creates wonderful memories and helps expectant parents connect with the miracle of life growing within. Here are ways to celebrate every stage of pregnancy: Announcing the Pregnancy The initial announcement of pregnancy is a…
Sherilyn’s Appointment With The Orthopedic Surgeon, SJMC
Friday, 13 October 2023 With no improvement on Sherilyn’s injured left foot, we went back to SJMC last Friday. We first went back to the A&E Dept, saw the doctor on duty and got referred to an orthopedic surgeon. The orthopedic took a look at Sherilyn’s foot and after asking her some questions, told us…
The Resilience of My Prosperity Flower
Gardening has a way of teaching us valuable life lessons. It’s a journey of nurturing, patience, and resilience, and it’s a journey that I embarked on when I acquired a small pot of Prosperity Flower about eight years ago from a fund-raising event at my church. This unassuming plant, with its vibrant pink flowers, has…
12 October 2023 ~ Update On Sherilyn’s Injured Foot
Today is Day 13 since Sherilyn injured her foot while doing an Architecture Site Analysis at a park. After a week on oral meds to reduce swelling and two sessions of physiotherapy, there’s been no sight of any improvement. It’s gotten worse. The foot is still swollen and she complains that it’s still very painful.…
Thunderstorms and Gym Safety: Can You Get Electrocuted on a Treadmill?
It’s the monsoon season now and on most evenings, we have been getting thunderstorms, flash floods, and strong winds. I was just about to leave my house at 6.30 p.m. to go for a jog outside but the skies started to turn grey and it started to pour again. Bummer! But Cass went ahead and…
Update on Sherilyn’s Injured Foot
It’s exactly a week since Sherilyn fell into a concealed hole on the ground at a park while doing an architectural site analysis of the park located near her college. The lateral ankle sprain that she sustained was pretty bad. The entire left foot was so swollen that it looked like a balloon filled to…