There are some books which stay with you because your entire perspective, your whole heart and your vast mind are altered forever. Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life by Dear Sugar by Cheryl Strayed is one of those books for me. Life can be hard: your lover cheats on you; you lose a family member; you can't pay the bills -...

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BE OKAY Fresh cut grass, one cold beer. Thank the Lord I am here and now, here and now. Summer dress, favorite park. Bless your soul, we are here and now, here and now. I'm wide awake, so what's the point of dreaming when your life is great? Celebrate the feeling, celebrate the feeling. Can't complain about much these days, I believe we'll...

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LIFT UP YOUR HANDS Life is not all that bad, my friend If you believe in yourself If you believe there's Someone Who walks through life with you  You'll never be alone Just learn to reach out,  And open your heart Lift up your hands to God,  And He'll show you the way. And He said, "Cast your burdens upon Me Those who...

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In a recent forum with high school students, I shared my tips on responsible online behaviour. BE SMART. With online predators on the prowl for vulnerable prey, keep your personal information secure. There is no real need to share your real full name on social media profiles. Be creative with passwords. Never share passwords with strangers and be wary of phishing sites. If...

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A secret Viber group. Violet and pink balloons and pompoms. Pink ribbons. Pink cupcakes. A delightful variety of food. Post-it love notes. Thoughtful gifts. Elements of a baby shower planned and prepared for with love by my work colleagues. There are not enough words to express my gratitude for this thoughtful gesture for me and my baby. Love is a beautiful thing. ...

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I found this convocation address among my archived Multiply blog files. There are four good reminders here, not only for fresh graduates but for all of us whose "life is over." Life and How to Survive It by Adrian Tan (17 August 2008) I must say thank you to the faculty and staff of the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information...

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I gave birth to a healthy baby boy via C-section two years ago. He was fed breastmilk for three months before I chose to stop. He's now a strong-willed ball of energy with a beautiful smile and hearty laugh. I'm about to give birth again to a baby girl in a couple of weeks. I look forward to holding her small frame in my arms...

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This is a beautiful piece from the New York Times which I am reposting in full below. I think it's time for me to come up with a new bucket list. THE MORAL BUCKET LIST ABOUT once a month I run across a person who radiates an inner light. These people can be in any walk of life. They seem deeply good. They...

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I believe in Hillary Clinton. ...

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On finding fulfilling work, some tips from the School of Life: Being confused about career choice is perfectly normal. Know yourself. Think a lot. Try something. Reflect on what makes people unhappy. Be confident. ...

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During my third year in high school, one of my favourite teachers introduced us to a book by Henri Nouwen, the Return of the Prodigal Son. The author's reflections revolve around the Biblical story and Rembrandt's painting of the prodigal son, his father and the elder brother. The book's premise is that each of us has elements of the younger son, the elder...

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When in doubt, go black and white. ...

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I dread visiting dentists. Once I start to open my mouth for their routine inspection, I am on the receiving end of tut-tuts, pity, annoyance, advice and a combination of some and all of these. Each and every time, I think to myself,  "Yes, I know my teeth are horribly crooked. Yes, I know I need braces. Yes, I know I need to do...

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