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AWARD WINNING KID

Posted on March 26, 2010 by MeiliLo

Dear Elisha, I am writing this letter with tears in my eyes because as I look at you while you’re sound asleep, I realize that you are still a “baby”, but sometimes, I forget that and expect you to act like an adult. You’re only 4 years old and 8 months to be exact and even if at  times you DO talk like a grown  up, you’re still just a little boy who wants to run and play… Today you received several awards namely: GOLD in Chinese with Best in Math, Best in Language, Best in Social Studies and Best in Bible. SILVER in English with Best in English award. In the past, it was your A-ma who gave you your Chinese ribbons and I gave your English ribbons. But today it was I and Angkong who were there…  As I looked at you on stage, I saw not really much of the … Continue reading →

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ACTIONS OR WORDS?

Posted on June 26, 2009 by MeiliLo

SHE WRITES: There’s a saying that goes, UNEXPRESSED GRATITUDE IS INGRATITUDE. It doesn’t say though if it has to be verbalized because there are people who are not expressive in their words, but they claim they express gratitude through their actions. However, actions without words may easily be misinterpreted. Same goes with all words and no actions, the recipient of our words may doubt what we’re saying.  So when it comes to expressing, I think it should be both actions + words. I am both – I say it out loud when I’m grateful and I also see to it that actions like hugs or kisses go with my words. My husband is most of the time the action only type. After 5 years of marriage, I finally heard him say (with 2 witnesses) when we were in China that I am not just his better half, I am his perfect half – the perfect fit for him. … Continue reading →

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IS CRYING A SIGN OF WEAKNESS?

Posted on June 18, 2009 by MeiliLo

SHE WRITES: I don’t know if you’re familiar with the song Boys Don’t Cry, but I am. Growing up I always wondered why it’s such a big deal for boys (big ones because little boys DO cry if they need to) admitting that they cried over something or someone. What’s more surprising though is that some people (including women) find it a sign of weakness when they cry.  But not for me… Personally, I think crying is my way of unloading my burdens and after that, there’s a certain relief and I DO feel better. I can say I’m stronger after hundreds or thousands of tears had been released. Well, aside from the fact that I consider myself a cry baby, crying is really an outlet for me when I’m hurt or when I’m down. I cry if I need to or if I want to. However, I always choose to dry my tears, get on with life and … Continue reading →

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ARE YOU AN INITIATOR?

Posted on February 5, 2009 by MeiliLo

SHE WRITES:Hi friends in the blogging world… I miss blogging and reading what you have to share… I’m sorry I haven’t been visible for a while and that’s because I’m starting up a project and the fact that I’m on my 6th month in my pregnancy, I have to make sure everything should be running this month so that next month, I can dedicate my time preparing for my coming baby. I’m very much excited because as an influencer (my personality type), initiating things or starting up is really one thing I love doing. I am in the Philippines right now with my son while my husband went back to China last February 2. Initiating this project allows me to not focus too much on being lonely – which is all the more why I’m keeping myself really busy. My son is doing well, I enrolled him in one of … Continue reading →

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HOW DO YOU HANDLE Mr. or Ms. MOODY?

Posted on December 21, 2008 by MeiliLo

SHE WRITES: Let me start by saying I am definitely not a moody person but I know someone who is and people around her are having a (bit of) hard time because she’s so unpredictable. I don’t know if it’s really true that there are days she “wakes up at the right / wrong side of the bed” because for me, the right / wrong side is up to you ) Well of course we don’t have the same personality type, but it’s kinda hard to be on your toes when you’re with that person – as what others tell me. Ooops, if you’re someone who’s been told moody, it would be good to explain what’s going on when you’re “irregular” ) And if you’ve been around one, let’s say married to Mr. or Mrs. Moody, then how have you managed to relate with him / her with less conflict? … Continue reading →

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R U A WORKAHOLIC?

Posted on December 17, 2008 by MeiliLo

SHE WRITES: I know that I used to be workaholic when I was single. Used to work overtime everyday, worked until 12 midnight if there were shipments that were urgent and even 24 hours straight when something went wrong with a very important customer’s goods. However, I kinda reduced that stressful life when I got married. But when I started handmade beaded jewelry business while at work, my husband and I would stay up ’til 3am doing them and wake up at 6:30am to go to work… Did that on weekdays and just take a full day sleep on weekends. When I had my son, I decided not to work in a manufacturing environment because it demanded so much time. However, when I started teaching, I did the same thing – stayed up late to study or make my lessons. When I got hooked with Photoshop (editing pictures), I’d stay … Continue reading →

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