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!
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What Does “Having It All” Mean to You? Is It Attainable?
“Having it all” is a phrase we hear often, a catchy idea that seems to promise the best of everything—success, love, freedom, security, and joy. But what does it really mean? For me, and perhaps for many of us, it’s not about luxury yachts or designer closets. It’s about balance. It’s about waking up and… Continue reading What Does “Having It All” Mean to You? Is It Attainable?
Money Cannot Buy Happiness
We grow up in a world that often teaches us to chase money. From childhood, we hear that success means a big house, a fancy car, and a bank account full of zeros. Advertisements, social media, and even people around us push the idea that more money equals more happiness. But as we grow older,… Continue reading Money Cannot Buy Happiness
From Two to Three
When it was just my husband and me, life felt much simpler in many ways. We had the freedom to travel across Europe without any major concerns. A spontaneous trip was just a decision away. We’d decide on a destination, pack our bags, and head off to explore. Whether we were dining in cozy restaurants,… Continue reading From Two to Three
Grocery Shopping Adventures with Our Little Belle
Going grocery shopping with our one-year-old daughter is always an adventure filled with laughter, joy, and sometimes a bit of chaos. From the moment we enter the store, she’s eager to explore and discover all the wonders that await her in the aisles. As we stroll through the grocery store, our daughter’s eyes light up… Continue reading Grocery Shopping Adventures with Our Little Belle
A New Day Indeed Has Come
As I sit quietly, reminiscing about the incredible journey that led my daughter into my arms, the familiar melody of Celine Dion’s A New Day Has Come fills the air, wrapping me in a warm embrace of memory and emotion. That song has always been more than just music to me—it is a time capsule,… Continue reading A New Day Indeed Has Come
Glass Half Empty or Half Full: Your Perspective Shapes Your World
Life, much like a glass, can be seen in two ways: half empty or half full. It’s all about perspective. Those who view the glass as half empty tend to focus on what’s lacking or what could go wrong. On the other hand, those who see it as half full find optimism in what they… Continue reading Glass Half Empty or Half Full: Your Perspective Shapes Your World
