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I launched this blog in 2008. My mini-me.
Fat-buster: How to make daikon noodles
March 12, 2017
Pasta has a million calories and nearly zero nutrition. I used to be sad about this. But then I learned how to make daikon noodles. As a pasta substitute, daikon […]
March 5, 2016
Last November, a 10-day vacation in Madrid made me a fan for life. The city was so welcoming and filled with surprises. The art, the cultural immersion — I was […]
Planting my 1st vegetable garden, thinking of Dad
November 3, 2015
Once upon a time, gorgeous yellow lillies bloomed in my front yard. Then, I ripped them out to grow veggies instead. The urge to try farming in some small way […]
The price of freedom: My $9k dream vacation
June 22, 2015
Running away from home for a 10-day painting vacation in France came with a price — $9,079.80, to be exact. But it’s what I wanted to do. I had a […]
Shopping for memories from my French painting vacation
June 12, 2015
Oh, this French vacation is zooming by, making me feel nostalgic. So I went shopping for souvenirs — memories to take home as I explored Honfleur during a very rainy […]
How to make more money in 2015
December 28, 2014
In 2015, I plan to be powerful in managing my finances. It’s time to retire the wishy-washy worried woman act. Let’s go into the new year with confidence! I’m feeling […]
5 ways I’m losing weight as a healthy lifestyle
June 22, 2014
Over the past six months, I gained 10 pounds — the same 10 pounds I lose and gain every few years. Big sigh. I’m SO TIRED of this cycle — […]