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During my college and post-college years, I had the words “Be the change you wish to see in the world” by Mahatma Gandhi on my bedroom wall. This was during a time when I should have been able to flee the nest and be my own independent adult, yet I couldn’t. Gandhi’s words of affirmation meant a lot to me because I wanted something different in life–I wanted a different living situation, a…
When it comes to love, we often offer it over more than we give it to ourselves. We give love to our family, partner, friends, and so on. This could be in our time, energy, money, and other resources. And then we’re depleted. (Sometimes we get nothing in return, no reciprocation.) Only once we’re exhausted of ourselves do we realize we gave our all to those around us but not to ourselves. And…
Feeling lost and alone? Here are 5 ways to overcome depression.
I am currently in therapy. It was supposed to be couples counseling, but my husband felt it was a waste of his time, and I was hoping we’d dive into individual therapy sessions anyway. So therapy I am in. During the second session of therapy, my therapist asked if I had any diagnosed or undiagnosed conditions. My response: “I know I have undiagnosed depression and anxiety.” It took me…
Hey, parents, my husband and I want to connect with you all. We miss people, but work and life makes it hard to get out of the house, so we're creating a meet-up/social group online. Join us there!
Being parents of two under three has not been a walk in the park for my husband, Alex, and me. Having both of our children during the pandemic also doesn’t help. During a time when masks and social distancing was enforced, along with having to relocate work to home, we felt pretty isolated, lost, and alone. Although we are officially out of the pandemic, changes have been slower than we would…
Shao kao (烧烤) or Chinese barbecue, has become my all-time favorite–possibly due to the fact that it’s been snowing in my home-state since November, and I’m ready for warmer weather. Traditionally a street food, this barbecue is great on the grill or griddle at home. The barbecue mixture itself is heavily spiced yet delicious, and it goes perfectly with any type of meat and vegetable. The…
Hash Brown Fish Pie
Fish pie is a very simple and versatile dish. My little family loves it! I especially enjoy it with salmon and shrimp, but it can be made with any fish or shellfish. Fish pie is similar to a cottage pie, with the use of vegetables and a protein source, topped with mash potatoes. For this particular fish pie, I used hash browns as my topping, hence the name Hash Brown Fish Pie. My husband even…
Motivational Post 4: Signs of a Healthy Relationship
They say girls dream of a knight in shining armor (or prince) who will come to take them away from their troubles. Well, I dreamt of a vampire. And my vampire would rescue me by making me one of his sired youngs, and I’d no longer be a part of my own biological family. I’d be free! However, reality check! No knight, prince, nor vampire is coming, but a relationship is possible for all of us. And…
Motivational speaker Mel Robbins discovered the 5 Second Rule when her life came crashing down. She went from being a television producer to broke. And this sudden shift left her depressed and unable to support her family and herself. Fast-forward a few years and Mel is not only back on TV, but she travels the world, speaking to millions of people, inspiring them to make life changes like she…
Motivational Post 2: How To Be Productive
Productivity is the ability to create something of high quality at an efficient rate. This means getting more done in a timely manner. However, many of us “think” we’re productive, but there is no end result to show for it. This is just called “busy work.” By being productive, the number of resources we’re creating is higher than the time and energy we put in. So how you actually get more…
Enjoy this Sausage Egg Bake with Hash Browns any time of the day!
Egg bakes are an easy and versatile casserole to throw together when one is short on time. Casseroles are said to have been the invention of Elmire Jolicour, a French-Canadian immigrant, in 1866. La casserole in French means saucepan, which could be where “pan” comes into play, as a casserole is a food item baked in a big pan. As much as I’d like to call this particular dish a casserole, I used…
Motivational Post 1: Reasons You Feel Lost in Life
From birth through high school, life is on “default” for many of us. We’re told what to do, when to do it, how to do it, etc., etc.. And then we graduate from high school and are told, “Here are life choices you need to make on your own. Good luck!” Our teachers shut their classroom doors; our parents may even shut their doors too. Suddenly we’re alone. We are now adults. For some of us, we’re…
Kimchi Fried Rice (with Vegetables and Marinaded Beef)
How it Started I discovered just how simple it is to make kimchi fried rice two years ago, after I had my firstborn son. My mental health wasn’t doing too well after finding out that my second degree tear hadn’t healed well, and I had to undergo three procedures to correct it. In order to make myself food good again, I decided to exercise and watch my eating habit. I stumbled upon tons of…
Easy & Simple Tiramisu
What is Tiramisu? Tiramisu is a layered Italian desert made of ladyfinger biscuits dipped in expresso, an egg and mascarpone cheese custard, and a topping of chocolate. It’s origins are mixed, with many places laying claim to its creation; however it’s appearance came about in the late 1960s to early 1970s. This desert is enjoyed throughout the world, and it can actually be eaten at any time of…
Zucchini are great vegetables to have in the kitchen. They contain very little calories (about 33 g per one medium-sized zucchini) and are completely carbless. They can be eaten raw, steamed, pan fried, or anyway you like. In the case of these Choco Zucchini Cupcakes, they are grated and baked with other ingredients. I’ve been fond of this recipe for a very long time. When I used to work in…
Let’s be honest here, those of us who enjoy cooking and baking have a kitchen obsession. We fall for tools, gadgets, appliances, anything new that’s marketed toward making our kitchen life prettier, easier, and better. We’ve all found ourselves in a “Just *%#? up and take my money” moment. And then we find ourselves hoarding these things, keeping them in the pantry, basement, attic, that guest…
Low Carb Beef Fajitas
Low Carb Beef Fajitas Choosing to have children is physically and mentally exhausting because it causes the body to change. With both of my pregnancies, I ate every two hours because I had low blood sugar. Naturally I gained more weight and body fat than I would have liked, alongside my pregnant belly. My second child–a daughter–is now 2 months old, and my body is still carrying excess fat.…
Chicken Lettuce Wraps (quick and easy)
With two kids, a job, and a marriage, the toughest question to answer now is, “What’s for dinner?” Whenever I ask my husband, his reply is, “I’ll think of something.” But it’s mostly something undercooked, overcooked or fast food. So I take on the task the majority of the time. (As for my husband, he does the dishes when he feels like it.) As someone who enjoys cooking, I always fill my fridge…
