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The wildflowers.

Posted on June 20, 2020July 11, 2024 by chefswifediary

Puffy clouds vaguely gather above horizon, hinder roaring sun from reaching ground. Wildflowers spread out in bouquet across meadow, proudly stand out against the gloom. Photo by chefswifediary

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Cherishing rainbow after rain.

Posted on June 11, 2020July 11, 2024 by chefswifediary

Since February, we were put into the unknown. For the very first time, we discussed about back-up plans for “what if…” with loved ones. Uncertainty, anxiety, and concerns were easily spelled on faces. Paranoid over worst case scenarios we could possibly imagined, staying positive and strong required a huge amount of effort. Well, that lasted…

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1st of May

Posted on May 1, 2020July 11, 2024 by chefswifediary

Spring came and soon to go. 1st of May it is today tweet reminds so. Perhaps labour day, perhaps a new day. Perhaps a new chapter, for us to create. . . We’ve lost count on numbers of days. We’ve mistaken Monday for Sunday. Fifth month of the year, fifth day of the week, Make…

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Take it slow.

Posted on April 16, 2020November 20, 2021 by chefswifediary

Traffic, congestion. Time, limited. Pace, accelerated. Feel, frustration. . Overnight, transformation. Time, ampled. Pace, slowered. Feel, relaxation. . Take it slow, life is a journey. Experience it in depth while you can.  Photo by John Forson 

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Scent of Magnolias.

Posted on April 15, 2020November 20, 2021 by chefswifediary

It was just three weeks ago I could recall. Trees stood naked by condensated windows. Buds were not existence weeks before. Only brown ranches covered in moss. . . Same spot I passed in this very morning. For a minute seems I was in a new setting. Ranches rose with Magnolias to very sun. Scents…

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Unspoken words.

Posted on April 10, 2020November 18, 2021 by chefswifediary

Pastel cotton candy, scattered beneath our blue roof. Bright light pierced through, with rays mistook for thunder. . . Gloomy, sunny, they both enjoy some honey. En passant, we shine at our best color with no boundary. Compose ourselves with the rest of livings, do you agree stunners like us who’ve championed the beauty?  Photo…

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The writer who got famous.

Posted on April 9, 2020November 18, 2021 by chefswifediary

Not everyone is born a genius. Everyone has got to start from somewhere. Although there are many writers who became successful at young age, there are also some who didn’t get famous until they’re in their mid-30s or more. J.K. Rowling is one of them (Famous Writers) “The only genius that’s worth anything is the…

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A letter from Red Leaf.

Posted on April 8, 2020November 18, 2021 by chefswifediary

Dear Sunshine,   Despite powerful, you’re calm. You’re an equal provider, for all the livings. Because of you, I’m here. Because of you, people see us. Because of you, the sky boasts beautiful colors. Because of you, we shine back at our very best. Because of you, nature is appreciated. Therefore, we thank you for…

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What’s up?

Posted on March 26, 2020November 18, 2021 by chefswifediary

For those who haven’t had the chance in catching up with loved ones, family or friends, you probably think that this could be the best time. Be smart though, not to do it in person. Teams up, Skype up, Facetime up, What’s up, Call up, Text up! Leverage technology at its best to break isolation….

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spring is here

Spring is calling.

Posted on March 23, 2020July 12, 2024 by chefswifediary

Magnolia tree blossoms under infinite pastel blue sky, cloves of Sakura gently sway with the wind. Paths are almost deserted what a pity, As times are critical social is freezed. Flash of green exotic Parakeets flew in flock towards the east, alongside cool breeze sweeps through my skin. It is the mid of March spring…

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Corporate servant by day, blogger by night, a mommy always. Married to a chef—I love food, he brings it to life. A self-taught artist, I reflect and write about how I strive to do it all.
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