FollowThis week has been a whirlwind of activity and emotions in our home, with each day bringing its own unique challenges and moments of reflection. Sherilyn has been pushing herself to the limit, working tirelessly on her architecture assignments. The models she had to build demanded hours of meticulous effort, leaving her with barely three…
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Supporting Sherilyn Through the Tough Journey of Architecture School
A little over a year ago when Sherilyn told me she wanted to pursue a degree in architecture, I knew exactly what she was signing up for. Architecture is famously rigorous, demanding not only creativity but also immense dedication and resilience. I was fully aware that this path would mean countless sleepless nights, unrelenting deadlines,…
Welcoming October 2024
Welcome October 2024!! As we step into the last quarter of 2024, I’m reflecting on how fast the year has flown by and how busy life has become for everyone in the family. My three daughters are all moving full steam ahead with their studies, hobbies, and personal goals, each on a unique journey. Here’s…
Sherilyn Shines at Asia Open Dance Championship with Gold Medal Win
Last Saturday, Sherilyn achieved another incredible milestone by winning a gold medal in the Modern Contemporary (Solo) dance at the Asia Open Dance Championship, held at the PJ Performing Arts Centre. This triumph is just one of a few in what has been a week filled with success, as she has now secured two gold…
Embarking on the Journey to Becoming an Architect
Sherilyn, my middle daughter, has just completed her Foundation in Natural & Built Environments. I’ve repeatedly asked her if a degree in Architecture is truly what she wants to pursue. After nearly a year of intensive coursework filled with back-to-back assignments, countless all-nighters, and very little sleep, it pains me to see her endure such…
Sherilyn’s Grueling Schedule: Balancing Back-to-Back College Assignments
Sherilyn is in the final stretch of her 1-year Foundation in Natural & Built Environments course, with plans to begin her degree studies in September. As the end of the foundation year approaches, the workload has become increasingly intense, leaving her with little to no time for herself. The relentless projects and assignments have taken…
A Week in Our Humble Abode
The past week has been an intense period of dedication and sacrifice in our household. For nearly two weeks, the lights and fans in our home have been working overtime, as they haven’t been turned off at all. This might sound unusual, but there’s a perfectly good reason behind it. Cass has been burning the…
Mother’s Day 2024
Saturday, 11 May 2024: The Eve of Mother’s Day The celebration kicked off on the eve of Mother’s Day with a delightful family dinner. Following our meal, we made our way to Encore, a charming café known for its exquisite tarts and cakes. We savored decadent desserts and tea and captured precious memories with photographs.…
The Past Week In Photos
When it comes to passion, people often find the time and energy to pursue their interests, even amidst busy schedules and fatigue. Take cooking and baking, for instance. Despite her hectic lifestyle being an architecture undergraduate and dance student pursuing dance courses (with exams over a period of several years) and lessons in two dance…
Quick Random Updates
Hey peeps, just a quick update as I have to be in bed early tonight for a very early appointment with my physiotherapist tomorrow morning. I think I have tennis elbow, a very painful condition affecting my right elbow, which makes bending my arm and using it difficult. Dang it, it’s on my right arm,…
Our Sunday, 21 January 2024
Can’t believe that today is the second last Sunday of January 2024. This means February and CNY are upon me very soon. And this means that Haru’s going to be separated from me soon. I have two months to prep myself mentally for Haru’s first ever boarding and I’ve been praying hard that all will…