For the sandwich generation, ironically, life is not always a picnic. The sandwich generation comprises of middle-aged adults (age 35 to 59 years) who care for their aging parents (or older family members/friends) as well as their own children (younger relatives/other dependents). The idea of the sandwich generation arose in the late 20th century as […]
With the 2020/2021 school year ready to launch in my corner of the world, we (my husband and I) find ourselves, understandably, gathering our thoughts and ideas on how to navigate the ebbs and flows of our new normal: raising and educating children during a global pandemic as full-time working parents. We must acknowledge, in […]
As the world begins to make plans to loosen some of the coronavirus restrictions, I find myself reflecting on my and my family’s time in lock-down. Even though my husband and I are both essential workers in our fields and have both had to leave the house to go work, our life, like the billions […]
Let me start by saying, it is okay to be afraid; we are, after all, human. We may be in familiar territory currently but it is still unique in its own way and therefore remains uncharted. Also, reaction to fear can still be rational, organized and selfless. On the other hand, it is not okay […]
It is so easy to get caught up in the headiness of Instagram posts that portray (in nauseating abundance) neatly-curated and closeted collections of luxury items, bright-colored Ladurée macarons displayed eye-catchingly amongst multiple other fanciful confectioneries complete with the Eiffel Tower back drop, foil balloons, and decorated boxes of everlasting roses . As a result […]
The Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, is a South Asian island country, located in the Indian Ocean. According to Wikipedia, it lies southwest of Sri Lanka and India comprising a territory spanning roughly 298 square kilometres (115 sq miles). The Maldives is one of the world’s most geographically dispersed countries, as well as the smallest Asian country by both land area and population, with around 427,756 […]
Sometimes it seems that to be a woman is to constantly try to keep the earth from flipping on its axis. Can a woman really have it all—perfect marriage, perfect kids, perfect career, perfect relationships, perfect closet? My answer is a resounding “YES!” Now before you complete your 999th eye roll (LOL), please hear (read) […]
MYTH #1. The flu vaccine causes the flu Why it’s not true: The viruses contained in flu shots have been INACTIVATED which means they really can’t cause infection. Your body may mount a response to the inactivated virus and you may have flu-like symptoms, but not an actual flu infection. It is also possible that you […]
The Holiday Season is upon us—the festivities of Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year will soon consume us. Both my husband and I also happen to have December birthdays, so there are loads of reasons to celebrate. What I love the most about this time of the year is getting together with friends and family […]
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the term Frenemy as “one who pretends to be a friend, but is actually an enemy.” In order to devise a plan for handling a Frenemy, one must first be able to recognize who really is a Frenemy—this is not always a clear cut matter. Take two of Jesus’ disciples, Judas […]