My mother is gone… forever.

This is a tribute to the wind beneath my wings, my superwoman, Nanay– my mother. April 10, 2025 My mother was lying in a hospital bed, fast asleep. The afternoon sun was shining, and the breeze outside made the trees dance gently. Her hospital room was private, with a large window facing the ocean. TheContinue reading “My mother is gone… forever.”

Bike Rides, Picnic, Good Book— Sunday in Japan

Today was an absolute blast from start to finish! It marked my first-ever bike ride in Japan, and boy, was it a memorable one. My husband usually frets about bike safety, so getting him on board for this adventure was a feat in itself. But once he saw how excited I was, he couldn’t sayContinue reading “Bike Rides, Picnic, Good Book— Sunday in Japan”

Here’s how I dealt with homesickness and loneliness in Japan

Living abroad, it’s like traversing a rollercoaster of emotions, and loneliness and homesickness often make up the sharp dips. Speaking from the depths of my journey, about a month into my temporary stay in Japan, those waves hit me. It wasn’t just a longing for local delicacies: it was an ache for the familial bondsContinue reading “Here’s how I dealt with homesickness and loneliness in Japan”