Blessing or a Curse: Perseverance, Part Two

My dear friend Dawn has been battling an unknown illness the last several years. We met in college in what … Continue reading Blessing or a Curse: Perseverance, Part Two

Nina, Jasper and Fields of Yellow

Thanksgiving last year proved to be a wonderfully nostalgic couple days with my cousin Julie and her family including my … Continue reading Nina, Jasper and Fields of Yellow

The camilias are in full bloom, and it looks beautiful on my balcony. A year ago at this time, my … Continue reading Camilia

It has become so much more than words. Ever since 12/22/08, I’ve believed these words. This past year, I’ve lived … Continue reading Go Thailand. Go Adventure. Go Travel. Go Live.

One more road trip. I am driving once again to Los Angeles from San Francisco. Tomorrow, Derek and I will … Continue reading Go Thailand: A Prologue – Leaving Taylor

People ask me how I am able to stay so optimistic in life? The answer really lies with the company … Continue reading Persevering Through a Tragedy

Merry Christmas everyone! Happy Holidays! I woke up late this morning to the loud music of Taylor’s snoring, missing the … Continue reading It’s a Christmas Day. Don’t let it get away.

Mariah Carey, the Roots and Jimmy Fallon are playing “All I Want for Christmas Is You” with classroom instruments. And … Continue reading All I Want for Christmas Is…

Today I celebrate my sixth birthday. Today my niece celebrates her third birthday. 12/22/2008 is a special day for me. … Continue reading 12/22: Birth and Rebirth

On 19 May 2013 at 8:29 AM, my brother-in-law texted me “Blog title proposal: The Secret of my SucCecil” and … Continue reading The Birth of SecretOfMySucCecil