-Librarian, educator, aspiring writer, blogger-
I know it has been sometime since I have posted in my blog, especially with the advent of COVID-19 pandemic. For that, I can only apologize for anyone who has followed me and looked forward to some of my projects.
What I do not apologize for is the long-needed self-care.
Asian Garden Mall in Westminster, California.
July 2, 2019. I stepped out of the terminal of the John Wayne Airport, having a glimpse of Santa Ana for the first time in thirteen years. I hardly recognized it, yet it felt familiar still. My uncle (once removed) waited for me, as did my Grand Aunt, or “Auntie” as my mother called her. We walked out of the airport, my hand in hers. Continue reading “Visiting California: Call to Home – To Stand With Family”
“Lightning Photo” by Johannes Plenio.
Many of us in the United States like to use the phrase: “the calm before the storm.” It is fitting, really. You have a period of enjoyment, relaxation, and leisure. Life reminds you of its blessings without the curses, even if by giving just a taste of it. Continue reading “The Storms Before the Calm”