I have a teenage son and right now vaping is one of our biggest concerns. As a parent, we don’t know yet the long or short term affects of vaping, using Juul pods, e-cigarettes or high levels of nicotine. I have done my research and wanted to share what I have learned, from one parent […]
Through my lifetime I have always been conservative. Now that I am “seasoned” I really wish I was bolder and did things differently. However, with that said, I have worked in Corporate America for the majority of my life which consisted mostly of black, navy or brown. Regardless of my age, I have learned to […]
There are so many elements of breast cancer. I wanted to write and discuss the big chunks first. So, if you are in this stage, this may help you through radiation. All stages of breast cancer are hard (in my humble opinion) but some are better than others. Radiation for me was the easiest part […]
Cancer and Chemotherapy – Top Tips After I learned that I had breast cancer, they indicated I may not have to have chemotherapy. I was so thrilled that is all I focused on: get the surgery, do radiation and puff – I am done with cancer and can go back to regular life. Easy breezy! […]
Words you NEVER want to hear “you have cancer!” In that moment and time, your life changes, not only your life but your families too. Through a routine mammogram they found a small lump in my right breast. After that mammogram they wanted to do an ultrasound and then a biopsy. It was all so […]
Raising a Teenage Boy – Twisted Thoughts of a Mom I feel like I am a good mom. Sometimes I like to live in denial, about social media, girls and school. However, as a parent, living in the land of denial only makes the issues bigger later on, so face them now! My recommendation is […]
A Twins Fest! Once I heard I had breast cancer, Shari and I created our own bucket list. Which we believe is important for everyone to do. Make a list of everything you want to see or do before you pass on with this life. Create these incredible memories with your family and friends. So […]
In my first article I explained how much I cherish music and all the playlists that I have created and why I feel I am stronger when listening to music. I can focus and write for days. Or when in the kitchen I can clean or cook better when I have music in the background […]
I am middle age and I have always struggled with my weight. Being that I am short to begin with, I have been overweight by 20 to 30 pounds the past few years (since adopting our son). This may seem easy to lose but it’s really hard in my humble opinion. I have tried every […]
One of the things you will learn about me is I like quotes. I always jot down in my journal, quotes that I hear or read that move me. My Uncle Boad will send me quotes via email every Monday. He said “to the mom of my favorite Asian American, Monday Quotes honoring Asian Pacific.” […]