Yes, having taught English from 1998 to 2012, I realize that you should never begin a sentence with "so". So, You Want to Marry a Farmer makes for a fun title though, doesn't it? I did contemplate on the title and thought I would call this post, A Day on the Farm. So, You Want to Marry a Farmer sounds better (even though this post is about the craziness that can happen on … [Read more...]
My Kid Makes Me Cry
It's true. My kid makes me cry. Oh, usually I cry because she tests me. She's a very stubborn hard-headed frustrating "spirited" child at times. Many people would not believe me unless they've seen her in action. From an outsider's perspective, she seems so sweet and quiet. Most of the time, people who don't know her think she's mute. We get the "Oh, [insert Little … [Read more...]
Thinking about my culinary roots with TVO’s The Food Chain: Girl Eat World
Some of my earliest memories involved spending lots of time in my grandparents' kitchen, observing them prepare food from their culture. Back then, it wasn't food from their culture -- it was soul food. It was food that nourished our family and brought loved ones together. When I think about food, and its important role it plays, it is not just for sustenance, but there … [Read more...]
On Grown-Up Friendships
I remember receiving an e-mail back in the day when Facebook had not made its appearance yet. This was a time when everyone I knew just started using e-mail as their primary form of communication. Phone calls were less frequent, as e-mail was easier and more convenient for many. Texting had not yet become popular, as not many had cell phones at the time. Aunts, uncles, former … [Read more...]
What do people REALLY like on Facebook?
To be honest, that's the question many people have been trying to figure the answer to. Though I try to keep my blog's Facebook page fresh and up to date, and post regularly, I will be the first to admit that Facebook is not my first love when it comes to social media. I should rephrase that and say that it's not my favourite for my own purposes. I do love Facebook for my … [Read more...]
Things I Learned From My Six Year Old
As I went for my morning walk after bringing Little One to the bus stop and after feeding the animals, I reflected on all the things I learned in time time on this planet. There are so many things I've learned and am constantly learning. I've learned that sometimes the hardest decisions in life are the best at the time. I've learned that it's good to trust, but sometimes … [Read more...]
Time Keeps on Slipping… #TBT
Time keeps on slipping into the future. Time just seems to slip into the future. I know it's an odd thing to say, but I was thinking of how it seemed like only yesterday that Little One was still little. Now she's six years old! She's brought us so much laughter (and tears). She's given us so much joy (and tears). She's funny, and quirky, and smart. She's thoughtful, … [Read more...]
On Being a Parent
I lay in bed watching her drift into slumber. Her tiny hand clutching onto my fingers, she whispered, "Mama, stay with me". I lingered for a bit, not wanting to get out of bed. I was content to lay beside my little girl and just soak in the moment. You know that moment right before your child falls asleep? It's that moment when you want to be the last person they see … [Read more...]