I had a doctor appointment in Waltham. Afterwards, I decided to visit an Indian grocery store nearby. I picked up a few things including Indian tea and masala spice for aunt’s friend J as she mentioned she loves the tea last time we chatted. I dropped by aunt’s house where her friends stay. Nobody was …
Category Archives: Beauty
Simple Joy
I decided to ride a bike to the eye doctor appointment. The clinic is not far; I can exercise without worrying about parking. Also, after the retina test, I’ll have blurred vision/ sensitive to light for a few hours, it would be better not to drive. It worked out brilliantly! Sunny cool day, perfect to …
What’s New?
I love fall, beautiful weather and colors. It’s too nice to stay indoor. I don’t have a back yard or patio so I head out to search for a spot…i found it in a nearby park, under 2 large trees and on top of the little hill…Sun shines through the leaves warm without burning, birds …
Vacation
I love traveling and vacation equals travel time. If not going home, I’d be exploring new places and things. I don’t know why and how people do stay-cation (vacation while staying home). This year, due to Covid, I didn’t travel far, thus haven’t used a vacation day. I was surprised to see colleagues still took …
Catch the Moment
Yesterday I saw the family messages on Line about aunt’s birthday. I texted her to wish her happy birthday and asked if I can bring lunch or dinner and what she would like…no response. Later in the afternoon, I found out the Persian restaurant was open (which I asked a few weeks ago if aunt …
Tea Time
My roommate and I have been working from home since mid March due to Covid. We’re busy during the week, barely talk with each other, and usually work late. Today for the first time, we decided to have a tea in the late afternoon. I love Indian Chai masala tea, hot and comforting, just the …
Learning
When Y suggested ‘Show, don’t tell’ for writing, I googled to learn more, see ‘Writing’ post for more details. I was fascinated to see the examples and impacts (to myself), meanwhile, worried how could I ‘match up’: others wrote so well, how much re-write I need, how long the editing would take (for sure beyond …
Writing
I asked Y, a friend to help review my blog, UncoverSpecial turning to a book. She gave me 3 suggestions/ ideas. (1) Distinguish situation and story: though my blog is not a novel yet each post shall has both elements: what’s the situation and why is it ‘special’ (story); (2) Show, don’t tell: show (engage) …
Love and Logic
Chinese pronounces eight as ‘Ba’, similar to Eight so Eight Eight (August 8) is Father’s Day. I called home to wish dad a Happy Father’s Day! Normally dad handed the phone to mom quickly, today we chatted. He spent most of time talking about a recent car repair and a fuel system cleaner. I know …
Mask of Love
I opened the box of masks that mom and dad sent. The box was first wrapped by paper then covered by tape. The box itself was also covered by tape. Inside, a neatly taped plastic bag contained 10 envelops of three disposable masks each. Mom and dad went to pharmacy every few days to buy …