Dating? These techniques might come in handy. You are welcome. The Desperado: They get a dreamy look in their eyes, then, before you know it, swoop in quick as a bandit and shove their tongue down your throat. The Zombie: Their lips are stiff and dead, and…
My son and I came back from the most amazing trip to Japan! What was one of our main goals besides climbing up Mount Fuji? To find Labubus. I know, this is completely nuts and not even funny anymore. These little creatures are like cocaine,…
Finally, it’s this time of the year. Summer Holidays. My son and I will go on a little adventure and explore Japan for the next couple of weeks. I will take a blogging break to indulge in sushi 3x a day (at least), walk around…
I believe there are two kinds of people: Alive people and Not Alive people. Alive people are engaged in the act of living, attuned to others, present in the moment, and “a little bit shiny”. Not alive people, on the other hand, exhibit and almost…
Having fun at work is an act of rebellion in a world that sees us as “human resources”. Here are some tips that work for me to make my day at work better. Obviously, it is always nice to be far away from work and…
*I am NOT a helicopter mom. Far from it. But this is just accumulated wisdom I heard from those kind of moms you should try to avoid like the plague. If you hear any of these below statements, RUN! Do you have kids? Why not?…
Artwork by Shannon Cartier Lucy Based on current celebrity beauty standards, the goals are clear: you need to look like you’re in your twenties until you’re thirty-five, then look thirty-five until you’re dead. Also, regardless of age or retirement eligibility, all women should have supple,…
painting by Shannon Lucy So, my son is into all kind of computer games. I told him the other day that I would love to spend more quality time with him. He responded that he would show me one of his computer games and that…
Shannon Cartier Lucy The drying rack is full of clothes to one side of our living space; there’s another small pile of clean laundry to be folded on the couch. My son’s school books are all over the floor. On the top of the sideboard…
When I behave generously, I feel rich. I like feeling rich. So, I choose to be generous. Behaving generously doesn’t necessarily mean “donating money” or “giving away your last cookie.” Those are two options, sure, but there are plenty of other ways to be generous. …