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In celebration of the Pretty Sakura Season
Google reminded me of some pics I took 8 years ago and I saw the sakura blooms in one. It’s…
You are a ‘people person’ they say
Are you a people person? A people person seems to be someone who can socialise easily among different individuals and…
Effective Communication Requires Active Participation of all Involved
Have you ever been engaged in a situation where you are talking to someone and they were not listening to…
Dabbling in financial literacy and learning about investing
I enjoy budgeting and managing how much I spend and save. I have no training in financial matters but with…
Staying on Budget in these Pandemic Times
With more time at home, there is often the temptation to browse different online stores to pass some of the…
Life Abroad: Someone is Always Leaving You
Life abroad is all fun and games until it all becomes a revolving door, where you stay and friends leave, others come and repeat…
If Only Life was Always Nice and Tidy
It is rare to get on a train in Tokyo in the middle of the day and see a totally…
Be intentional about cultivating your peace
Cultivating one’s peace means focusing on this daily and being intentional about it.
The Rich Japanese Culture of Exchanging New Year’s Cards and Gifting Kids Money
Ending the old year and starting the new year is done with much intention here in Japan. Traditionally, houses are…
