Travel Diaries: Japan (Pt 1)

I wrote a while back about my top 5 travel experiences, and Japan was the first. I know that also means I skipped #2, but I'll come back to it.  The reason why this entry exists so early is that I had entered it in a contest about travel experiences. While it didn't win, I … Continue reading Travel Diaries: Japan (Pt 1)

5 Things I Learned as a New Mom

It's funny, but the moment you announce that you're pregnant, tons of advice (wanted and unwanted) come pouring in.  All in good intention, but it can be overwhelming for a new mom-to-be.  Despite this, it was not a surprise that I came to discover a few things on my own once I became a mother. … Continue reading 5 Things I Learned as a New Mom

From the End to the Beginning

This weekend is strange. It is a rare occurrence in which I was facing two very distinct parts of the life cycle: birth and death. My husband’s uncle had been ill for a long time.  It had come to the point where doctors had advised that there was nothing further that could be done, and … Continue reading From the End to the Beginning