parenting in paradise
Okonomiyaki is a savory Japanese pancake that can be as basic or as complex as you like. In fact, the word okonomiyaki breaks down to: okonomi = “what you like/want” and yaki = “grilled.” It starts with a simple batter made of flour, water, cabbage, and eggs. Then you can add your favorite protein: pork, …
The next generation of vlogging. I guess the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. My daughter has a passion for digital design, video editing, and content creation. I’ll post her videos here and I hope to start creating again too, so I can keep up with technology and stay one step ahead of my …
It has been a long time since I’ve written anything on this blog. Busy schedules left very little time for leisurely pursuits, like writing. However, we are living in unprecedented times and I thought I would be remiss if I didn’t record my thoughts on our life during this Covid-19 pandemic. In February – early …
Last night, we had the opportunity to attend the Compassion Experience interactive exhibit as it stopped in our neighborhood for the weekend. It is a 2,000 sq. ft. exhibit that allows visitors to get a glimpse into the lives of children living in poverty in developing countries. The exhibit is accompanied by an audio tour, …
It’s still summer, which means I am in preparation mode for the upcoming school year. Although we are actively doing reviews throughout the summer, we plan to officially start our school year on August 15. As I am planning, I thought I would share our tentative schedule for this school year. You will notice that …
We spent the weekend with five other families camping at Bellows AFS, currently our favorite camping spot. Our family loves camping and we were so thrilled to have our friends join us! They were all pretty new to camping, so I wanted to make their first time out a good one (so they want …
I am very interested in learning — and teaching Lil’ K — American Sign Language (ASL). As one who suffers from Ménière’s Disease, it is a real possibility that my hearing could be affected by this condition. And even if I am blessed to avoid deafness or significant hearing loss, becoming fluent in ASL could …
Losing someone never seems to get easier, especially when that someone is your mother. Admittedly, the pain doesn’t seem as raw and intense as it did back in 2011, just days before Christmas when Mom was dying of complications from scleroderma and a number of ailments such as pulmonary hypertension and congestive heart failure in …
We started school yesterday, August 11, 2015. On a Tuesday. Why? Basically, because we could. As a homeschooling family, we have flexibility. Flexibility to choose our start and end dates. Flexibility to sleep in. Flexibility to do school in the evening. Flexibility to take a mental break day when necessary. It’s wonderful and it suits our …
“Who knew you would enjoy the outdoors?” a good friend of mine remarked when I told her how much I enjoyed our overnight camping trip this weekend. Being sun averse makes being outdoors more challenging, but with adequate UV protection, I have found a way to enjoy nature without the adverse effects. Camping holds even …
