Today marks my mother’s 74th birthday, and as I sit down to write this, I find myself filled with a quiet kind of gratitude. It’s the kind that settles deep inside when you realize how far someone has come and how much they’ve endured just to be here today. My mother has seen more than… Continue reading Happy 74th Birthday, Mama!
Category: Family
Evening Walks in Our Little Town
There is something special about living in a place where forests meet farms. Our town feels like it is wrapped in fresh air, with apple trees scattered almost everywhere you turn. It is quiet, yet not completely cut off from the world since the autobahn is just five minutes away. That balance of peace and… Continue reading Evening Walks in Our Little Town
Five Days in London: A Birthday, An Anniversary, and an Uber Boat
London had been on our list for a long time, but life always had other plans. Until last week, it remained one of those cities we said we’d visit “one day.” Finally, that day came, and we made it there as a family for the very first time. This trip felt extra special because we… Continue reading Five Days in London: A Birthday, An Anniversary, and an Uber Boat
18 Years Since That “Yes”: The Real Anniversary That Counts
Today is our church wedding anniversary. The 14th, to be exact. I’m not going to lie—there’s no grand dinner reservation or dramatic bouquet waiting on the kitchen counter. No hotel booking or social media countdown. It’s just a regular day. Since it’s Sunday, there’s no work, just a slow day at home with our energetic… Continue reading 18 Years Since That “Yes”: The Real Anniversary That Counts
Evenings Like This Are Everything
After a long day of work, when emails blur into one another and tasks pile up quicker than they get ticked off, the only thing that brings me back to life is time spent with my daughter and husband. It doesn’t have to be anything big or extravagant — just small things that remind us… Continue reading Evenings Like This Are Everything
When a Day Feels Like a Week
Today has felt like an entire week squeezed into a single stretch of sunlight. You know those days that drag on endlessly, when your brain feels like it’s been wrung out like a sponge? That’s exactly where I am right now—exhausted, mentally drained, and honestly, in desperate need of a long vacation. Not just a… Continue reading When a Day Feels Like a Week
The Night My Daughter Saw Oma
It happened last night. Just before midnight, when the house was quiet and the world outside felt still. We were in bed, trying to settle down. Our daughter was beside us, still wide awake—as she often is on weekends. It’s her little way of stretching bedtime. She doesn’t get out of bed to play, but… Continue reading The Night My Daughter Saw Oma
My Daughter’s First Tricycle Ride
Watching my two-year-old daughter ride her tricycle on her own for the first time made me incredibly happy today. It was such a simple moment, yet it felt so special. For the longest time, she had either been uninterested or too afraid to ride by herself. My husband and I had always been the ones… Continue reading My Daughter’s First Tricycle Ride
The Time I Wish I Had More Of
If I could wish for one thing every day, it would be more time with my daughter while she’s still young. Every moment feels fleeting, and I often wonder how different things might have been if I had more time to spend with her in these early years. She’s only two years and one month… Continue reading The Time I Wish I Had More Of
Balancing It All: Motherhood, Work, and a Busy Household
Life with a two-year-old is a constant balancing act. Between managing a household, leading a collections team at work, and being a wife, every day is carefully planned yet always unpredictable. My husband and I both have demanding jobs—he leads his own team, and I manage mine. At the same time, we are raising a… Continue reading Balancing It All: Motherhood, Work, and a Busy Household
Happy Birthday, Manang Cezil!
Today, we celebrate you. If there’s one thing you have mastered in life, it’s the art of choosing peace over conflict. While I used to let my emotions take over, saying the meanest things just to feel better, you showed me another way. You never throw words carelessly. In fact, you’re so tight-lipped in tense… Continue reading Happy Birthday, Manang Cezil!
Happy Valentine’s Day to My Multitalented Husband
For 16 years, through highs and lows, my husband has been my rock. His kindness and love have been unwavering, a constant source of strength. Valentine’s Day seems like the perfect moment to express my gratitude for the sacrifices he’s made since our relationship started in 2007. His daily routine, like dropping me off and… Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day to My Multitalented Husband
Remembering You, Oma
Oma, it has been two years since you left us, but I still remember December 17, 2021, so clearly. That day, I tried to hold back my tears at work. Before our meeting ended, my counterpart—our client—took a moment to thank me for all the work I had done. Then, in a kind and unexpected… Continue reading Remembering You, Oma
