Affirmation: One Step At A Time

Affirmation:When I am very busy, I remember to take thingsone step at a time.{image source}Personal Reflection:As I write this, I'm savouring the last few hours left of my week long holiday.  The week that had been was a good balance of rest and recreation.  It was a week that I was able... 

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Inspiration Behind “A Wife’s Charmed Life”

Three years ago, I started blogging regularly because it was the only way for my parents to be updated on my Aussie life.  My mom was the inspiration for "A Wife's Charmed Life".  If not for her, I wouldn't be blogging and sharing thoughts with the blogosphere.  Without her, I wouldn't... 

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Some Days Can Be Tough, But It Will Always Be Alright

{image source} Tough days.Busy days.We all have days like these.Days when we’d rather curl up in bed, sleep and just wake up when the tides are over.  It’s always tempting to be lazy when I’m having these kinds of days.But instead of being lazy, I force myself to get up from my cozy bed.Take... 

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Cafe in the Middle of Somewhere

One of my usual coffee tambayan is Fresco Espresso cafe situated in the middle of QVB's basement. As much as I appreciate cozy and quiet cafes, I also sometimes enjoy cafes that gives me a chance to people-watch. I like seeing people walking past me as I sip my cup of coffee, most of them walking... 

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Thursday Funny

I'm having one of those busy weeks in the office and I'm so glad it's Thursday today--my last day at work for this week. In a few hours, I will be saying "Hello!" to my weekend. I can't wait.I can't wait because this week, I've been feeling really really lazy. If you're a woman, I guess you know that... 

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Where’s the Party?

For the past years, I have always had a party. Whether a big party at home or a small intimate dinner with family and chosen friends, I've always had party. My parents always made sure that I do. My mom especially explained to me that parties are a must as it is a way to celebrate milestones and our... 

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The Moon on New Year’s

...was breathtakingly beautiful.The great thing about staying home during the new year fireworks was that I got a chance to photograph the full moon.This was a first time for me to capture the moon at its fullest form. Due to the location of our building, it is very seldom that we get to see the moon.... 

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Last Sunset Photo for 2009

As if 2009 is bidding adieu, yesterday we another spectacular sunset.I'm not so sure if we'll have a great sunset today. When I woke up it's gloomy, cloudy and as if it's going to rain. Oh noes! I hope later in the day, there won't be any rain. I'm very much looking forward to the Sydney new year fireworks.... 

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One Last Coffee Date at Starbucks Before 2009 Ends

Went to see some friends this afternoon and on our way home, I told the Husband I'll treat him Starbucks. My ulterior motive was to have a cup of Toffee Nut Latte as I've been craving for weeks now. The last time I had Toffee Nut was on the last day of November. I feel like I haven't fully maximized... 

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She’s Getting Married

She's one of my best friends in the world. We've been friends since she "stalked" me during our sophomore year in college. The better word really was she reached out to me and I'm lucky she did. She was and is always a breath of fresh air when I'm need of a better perspective. I remember days when we... 

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