I am not a Karen. I just wanted to make that clear before I share my story. Knowing that I was going to have a few medical expenses this year, I put money away in a health care spending account. If you don’t know what that is, it’s like having an account that you can […]
My sister, Binu, has referred to herself as the “Thank You Police”, no matter how big or small the deed. Well, maybe it runs in the family, because I am a bit of a “Thank You” stickler too. If I hold the door open for a stranger or LET someone in MY lane on the road, […]
There was that one class in college that I dreaded to take. It was rumored to be a tough one that required a ton of memorization. I held off registering for that class as long as I could. Then, it came to the point of no return. Given it was required for my major, I […]
I am not good enough. For most of my life, those are the five words I have repeatedly said. I believed this to be true because I told myself: I’m just a girl. I’m not that smart. Isn’t it amazing the lies one can believe based on circumstances? When Moses spoke, he had a speech […]
This week as we honor those veterans who have served, my heart is overwhelmed with gratitude. I am so honored and proud of those who have served our country. Hundreds of thousands have bravely fought and served since our country was formed. The sacrifices of these brave men and women are not to be […]
I talk to my sister at least twice a day (if you ask our husbands, they’d probably say it’s more like 5 times a day)…but I think you get my point. Our conversations aren’t usually long…but they are frequent. “Whatcha doin?” “How’s it goin?” “Anything new?” (even if we just talked 3 hours ago) We […]
I woke up at 2:30 a.m. the other night. There were no loud sounds to startle me, no random alarm that went off. No cold shaft to bother me- the comforter was tucked in place My eyes adjusted to the dark. It was quiet. But I was wide awake. That’s strange, I thought. Maybe the […]
When was the last time you forgave someone? When was the last time someone forgave you? Maybe it’s best to clarify – what does forgiveness really mean anyway? The first definition that appears on the world wide web is this one by Oxford: “stop feeling angry or resentful toward (someone) for an offense, flaw, or […]
My son has a few food allergies that make it difficult for him to eat at any Asian restaurants. So I’ve started trying to make some Asian dishes at home so that I can modify it to accommodate his allergies and I can sneak in vegetables that my kids find tasty enough to eat. One […]
Recently, I had the opportunity to join my husband on his business trip to Paris. While my husband set off to work, I decided to venture out and visit a cafe nearby. Everything in the vicinity was tourist-friendly and I felt comfortable. The next day, I decided to visit a cafe farther away because they […]
A Team Huddle
The photo you see wasn’t planned or staged. In fact, my husband’s parents didn’t realize I was even taking a picture. They were staying with us the week of Thanksgiving, and when I walked out
