Happy Thanksgiving! Each year, despite how sh***y the year has been, I try to write down at least 5 things I am thankful for that year.
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Category: Holiday
My First Christmas Part 3
My First Christmas Part 2
My First Christmas Part 1
Did I ever mentioned my very first Christmas was when I was 10-year-old?
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Thanksgiving 2021 – Things I’m thankful for…
It’s Thanksgiving week in the U.S. Each year, I try to do a post where I list out some of the things I’m thankful for.
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There are plenty to be thankful for, even in 2020
2020, what a year, right? So many things happened this year – pandemic, earthquakes, on-and-off mask mandates, wind storms, social gathering restrictions… but even in this weird pandemic universe we’re living in where Mondays and Fridays are just another day, giving thanks is still an everyday-must and a definite-must on Thanksgiving.
Here are my 5 major thanks for 2020:
- My job – my biggest thank. My job has kept me occupied even if I have to learn new roles and work crazy amount of overtime hours. It kept me busy and my anxiety at bay because I kept wondering if this pandemic would turn into some kind of Zombie Apocalypse where everyone turns into zombies after getting tested positive for this virus.
- I’m thankful I haven’t had a problem with paying my bills and mortgage this year as working overtime has generated quite a bit of extra income.
- I’m thankful for the art of crochet. It also kept me occupied during 2020. I am now more prepared for winter than I ever was in past years with hand-made scarves, hats, and a wonderful fashionable cowl.
- I’m thankful for finally investing in a stand-up desk so my back will be straight when this whole thing’s over and we’re back in the office.
- I’m thankful for all the audiobooks and podcasts that kept me entertained as I went through my workday. As of this week, I’ve listened to over 70 audiobooks this year.
Last but not least, I want to thank all the readers of this blogs who followed me through the years. Even though I’ve been away for most of 2020, some of my long-time readers would occasionally comment to check up on me. I am thankful for the thoughtfulness and to have a great bunch of friends in this ever changing blogging universe.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
The Meaning of Christmas
I spent this Christmas Eve sitting in my car in a near-empty mall parking lot, calling the only person that would understand my situation while listening to the rain peter-patter on the roof of my car. Continue reading “The Meaning of Christmas”
Thanksgiving 2017
Thanksgiving 2017 began one-half day earlier for me than for most people because I took Wednesday afternoon off from work. Continue reading “Thanksgiving 2017”
50 Things To Be Grateful For in 2016
Merry Christmas Eve Everyone! Continue reading “50 Things To Be Grateful For in 2016”
Anticipation for the Holidays
As I mentioned in a previous post, my aunt and I spent a night earlier this month strolling around Downtown Salt Lake, admiring the lights it’s put on for the holiday. Continue reading “Anticipation for the Holidays”
A Quiet Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving has been quiet for the most part. Continue reading “A Quiet Thanksgiving”
Giving for Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone in the U.S! Continue reading “Giving for Thanksgiving”
The Magic of Christmas
That is a mighty big chair, I thought when I took this picture Continue reading “The Magic of Christmas”
Halloween Light Show
I did not think I would have a post to submit for this week’s photo challenge but there I was, Saturday night – October 29th, two days before Halloween – walking home with my aunt from a Halloween party hosted by the local ward and we encountered a light show. Continue reading “Halloween Light Show”
A Spooky Halloween Story
Happy Halloween! Continue reading “A Spooky Halloween Story”
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival
What is Father’s Day?
What is Father’s Day? What is this day about?
Honestly, to me, it’s just another ordinary Sunday. I don’t think I’ve ever experienced a proper Father’s Day even with my step-father. I guess we just never been the traditional type but then what’s true definition of traditional?
In the past 15 years or so, even when my step-dad was in our lives, my mom was constantly on double-duty. Then after my parents separated, my mom’s double-duty as dad became more prominent than ever before. She cooks, cleans, mows the lawns, plucks the weeds, and even joins the army, doing activities people at her age should not be doing like climbing ropes and going through rugged training.
So what is Father’s Day, really? Other than the obvious answer that it’s a day all about dad, traditional barbecue, and the great sales at home improvement stores and department stores, what is it all about?
In my opinion, yes, this is a day dedicated to fathers but it is also a day we use to thank them for everything they do for us. Isn’t that true? But wait, you say, don’t we do that everyday already? I shake my head because I feel sometimes we don’t show our appreciation enough.
So for today, give your dad a sincere thank-you, give him a hug or kiss on his husky face, and maybe watch a game with him because this day is all about the thank-yous and appreciations.
Have a happy Father’s Day and a great day! 🙂
Cee’s Black and White Challenge: Chinese Delicacy
Since Chinese New Year is coming up next Monday, for this week’s black and white challenge, I have decided to turn my pictures of this traditional Chinese Delicacy into black and white. Continue reading “Cee’s Black and White Challenge: Chinese Delicacy”
A Foodie Christmas Party
“Just how many Christmas parties will we go to this year?” I asked mom on Christmas Eve as we were about to leave for our 4th Christmas party of 2015.
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5 Things I am Grateful for…
I would like to thank Angela from I Am My Own Island for nominating me from way back on Thanksgiving for the Grateful Blogger Award. I will have yet another award to showcase on my Wall of Achievement. Continue reading “5 Things I am Grateful for…”
Merry Christmas Eve!
Hugh’s Photo Challenge: Week 8 – Charity Christmas Tree Topper Challenge
I feel a little sad that we’re not going to put up the tree this year. I mean, where’s the holiday spirit without a tree? Continue reading “Hugh’s Photo Challenge: Week 8 – Charity Christmas Tree Topper Challenge”
A Christmas Party
Friday night, I was at a party. It was nice and festive. There were more children than adults, the ratio of children to adult each table was about 6 to 2. In fact, our table was most likely the only table with the most adults, 6 adults and 4 children, two sat in chair while two sat on parents’ laps. Continue reading “A Christmas Party”
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