In the midst of life’s busy symphony, I stumbled upon an unexpected source of solace—music. This is the story of how I embarked on a journey to learn the piano, initially driven by the desire to accompany my son’s practice, and ended up finding a profound form of therapy. Join me as I recount the humorous challenges, surprising victories, and the therapeutic power of music that has enriched my life.
However, one day, I realized that there might not be a vital physical point on each human’s body so we can physically control others. Everyone does have “vital points,” not like a physical button but a button somewhere buried deeply in their mind or soul. That vital point will become a controlling button for the emotional trigger to get turned on.
In life, uncertainties abound, and opportunities often hide behind the unknown. Recently, I shared with my son: “You may not […]
Today John had to revisit the dentist’s office after last week’s dental cleansing. John does not like visiting the dentist’s […]
This is the book my friend recommended to me after reading “Man’s Search for Meaning”. Dr. Viktor planted a seed […]
Recently I read my 16th book in 2022, “Man’s Search for Meaning.” It was not an ordinary read for me. […]
As a mother, I have been a major companion for my son since my husband is always not around. One […]
Today is May 25 in 2021, and we started to work from home on March 17, 2020, because of COVID-19. […]
Today is February 27, the fourth day since my grandma passed away. I know I need time to heal the […]
When I was a child, around 4 or 5 years old, I liked to sing. I loved to sing in […]
Middle school, maybe some parents have the same feeling, yesterday your child was still clinched and relying on you, but […]
Recently I have been reading more books on parenting; as a teenager’s mom, I feel I need more intelligence to […]
Last month, my son and his friends asked to watch the movie “Joker”, I accompanied them and we watched it […]
I had a chance to read the book Top 5 regrets of the dying last month. The author Bronnie Ware […]
Yesterday, May 18, which was a Saturday morning. I should have been very energetic and happy to begin my first […]
Recently I have been reading a book called “Atomic Habits” by James Clear. I have not finished reading this book […]
Yesterday I had a meeting with John’s teacher Mrs.B (not using her real name for privacy) at school. Mrs. B […]
It’s been a while since I had a movie night with John. I would like to have some type of […]
Last weekend for movie night with my son, we watched “Lee Chong Wei: Rise of the Legend.” The movie is […]
Self-motivation Last month, I attended a leadership training named “How to Manage Others”. There are generally four types of characteristics […]
Do you know what you don’t know? This morning I prepared a Chinese style breakfast, which I thought was a […]
After Watching “Homeless to Harvard” Last weekend was the traditional family movie time for John and myself. It was my […]
Say Something Nice Yesterday, Saturday was the traditional family home movie night with John. We take turns to decide which […]
Dad’s Anecdotes Dad is quite a plump and big guy. He is not willing to travel around as he is […]
The Pursuit of Happiness Last weekend I watched an old movie “The Pursuit of Happyness” 2006, American biographical drama, with […]
Soft or strong? Most of my friends say I have become more independent and stronger. I know. There are lots […]
You don’t know what you don’t know Lots of time, people think they know what other people are thinking, especially […]
Tough Negotiator Recently I finished studying a “Business negotiation” program. I had the goal that after completing this lesson, I […]
Don’t wait! Too late! Just a few days into 2015, my mom told me that my grandpa had passed away. […]
John’s Series 13 – Stick with it Son! Parents may all have heard about that piano practicing helps develop […]
John’s Series 12 – What is love? Last week John’s English teacher told us that John could not finish […]
John’s series 11_ John’s first camping After John came to Vancouver 2 years ago, I heard several times from […]
John’s series 10 _ Sometimes John does not hate shopping Sometimes I wish I could have a girl, who could […]
My family’s Traits This summer I went back to China for two weeks. During my stay in China, I visited […]
Say goodbye to my wisdom teeth August 8, 2015 was a special day for me .I had to say goodbye […]
John’s series 9– Never enough time to play! “Mom, who I am going to play with today?” It is usually […]
My Funny Valentine Before Valentine’s Day, recently I happened to read a well-known book called Men are from Mars, Women […]
A boy who is closer to being a teen John’s birthday is March 29,.He is going to be a 10-year-old […]
John’s series 7- Where is grandpa? On the first day of 2015, we sadly lost a dear family member – […]
New Canadian Today , December 5, 2014, is a milestone for me in my life. It is a big day […]
John’s series 6 – Mr. John’s Office John recently has a great interest in exploring what a workplace looks like. […]
John’s series 5 – afraid of darkness John is a boy who is not as brave as the boys in […]
Roller coaster memories A few years ago after I graduated from my university and just started to work for a […]
My mother’s joke My mom is a woman who is kind ,hospitable and outgoing. However, my father joked that she […]
John’s sleepover John had not had a sleepover experience in China. He only slept at his cousin’s home for a […]
John’s Series 3: First ski trip to Whistler It’s a very exciting idea for kids from different families to travel […]
John’s series 2 :John’s little story : What a soft-touch boy! John is going to turn 9 next month but […]
John’s Series 1 : Aha, John’s living in his fantasy land John is my son, who is 8 years old […]
A Busy Mom’s Morning “Ding Ling Ling…” the alarm rings at 7:30am in the morning, which indicates that my […]
New Beginning -When My Woy was Born Before I got married, I was a daughter being spoiled by my […]