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decision

Overthinking.

Posted on June 24, 2019November 18, 2021 by chefswifediary

Not that we are thinking too big of a picture. Not that we are inattentive. We are just being intuitive. ‘Thin-slicing’ enables us to make smart decisions based on limited information with very little contemplation (Gladwell, 2005). Not that we are unconcerned. Not that we are taking decisions for granted. Human has the capability to…

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dilemma

Confrontation dilemma.

Posted on June 21, 2019November 22, 2025 by chefswifediary

Forces from the top, squeezing from the bottom, squashing in between. We wish we could break free from this suffocating intensity. Mind plays up – a thousand possibilities, a million imaginations, but there are just wandering thoughts. How could they? Why is this happening? How did they not appreciate my honest intention? Again and again,…

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it was you

It was all you.

Posted on June 20, 2019November 18, 2021 by chefswifediary

Sun’s setting, night’s falling. Presence of ten, one remained. Heap of work, yet a pair of hands, Chain of thoughts, awaiting to flare.   No squabble, no question. Reposition your vision, ignite your mission. Remind your purpose, kindle your passion. For whatever you do, do it for your reason. Night’s gone, comes the dawn. First…

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tomorrow

Tomorrow is another new day.

Posted on June 18, 2019November 18, 2021 by chefswifediary

Get done with today and be happy with you have achieved. Those that you couldn’t, fret not. Tomorrow is another new day for you to hit the reset button. It will be far more productive than the end of today. Photo by Michał Kubalczyk 

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lazy

The Lazy Elixir

Posted on June 14, 2019November 18, 2021 by chefswifediary

If you have come across articles about reducing working hours, promoting flexible working hours, or any initiatives to drive productivity and convenience at work, they are not new news. In fact, some of these initiatives are considered initially to assist women in competing better at workplace, in particular working mothers who return from long maternity…

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experience

Experience is…

Posted on June 11, 2019November 18, 2021 by chefswifediary

“Experience is a jewel” – William Shakespeare Photo byĀ Markus Spiske

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breather

Some breather, please.

Posted on June 10, 2019 by chefswifediary

Living in an expensive buzzing city, sophisticated high rises, heavy traffic in both human and transport are easily witnessed with naked eyes. Musty back-to-back body odour using public transport, humidity, and invisible carbon monoxide on road can only be felt. The feeling of discomfort on our daily commute is inevitable. What are our choices? To…

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art perspectives

One picture, ten perspectives.

Posted on June 6, 2019 by chefswifediary

A class of ten participants, I was one of them who attended the long awaited Art Workshop early this week. It was my very first, a novice who has never experienced an art conversation with other artists. Art is personal and it is an emotional topic. To establish a conversation about art, with candor is…

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soulmate

Soulmate

Posted on June 5, 2019November 18, 2021 by chefswifediary

Years gone, Still waiting. Not picky, Just chemistry.   Four seasons a year on pace, Yet only a month that cherry blossoms surface. People find it’s worth the wait, All to cherish the beauty that lies ahead. In a sea of billions people, Seeded one and the only one. Be it wait, or be it…

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passion & purpose

What’s your purpose?

Posted on June 4, 2019November 18, 2021 by chefswifediary

A short animated film that garnered up to 79 million viewers on YouTube published by Southeastern Guide Dogs organisation, this video highlights how their dogs save the day, everyday for people with vision loss, and veterans with disabilities. If you have not watched this film, you’re missing out a big part of life learning, beyond…

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Welcome to Chef's Wife Diary!
I’m a full-time corporate professional, a proud mother of two beautiful whirlwind kids, and married to a creative chef. This is the diary of a modern woman navigating the high-stakes corporate ladder, the erratic rhythm of the restaurant industry, and everything it takes to keep a busy home happily running behind the scenes.
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