Hello everyone. Before I start, I want to tell you a special story from our old place. 2 years ago, we lived in a different neighbourhood. It was quiet and nice. That’s our own house there, but when we became bankrupt, the bank took it. Anyway, the story is not sad! One day, a new ice cream shop opened near our home. The shop sold ice cream, tea, and coffee. We were curious, so we went to try it. From our first visit, we liked it a lot. It quickly became our favorite ice cream shop, they had 12 different ice cream flavors. When we walked in, we could smell warm tea. The shop felt happy and cozy. It was more than a shop; it felt like home. Many kids in the town also loved it. It was a fun place for everyone. It's near with big park, so families come and go, but not very crowded the shop so it’s comfortable. they huge place for the customers they also have a second floor. This picture was edited by Canva. In our family, we had a small tradition. Every Friday night, we have a bonding or, treats, ice cream, and watch a movie at home. After we found this shop, we started going there before movie night. It became part of our weekly routine. Sometimes we also stopped by before or after walking to the park. The kids loved the shop so much because of the variety, they could have a different flavor every time they visited. They even dreamed about opening their ice cream shop one day. They wanted to have tea and ice cream too. They talked about the colors and furniture they would have in their shop. Each of them had a favorite flavor. They also liked waffles with ice cream. My husband and I usually had tea or coffee. Everything tasted great. The shop was clean, quiet, and comfortable. It smelled nice, played soft music, and the people were kind. We always feel so welcome there. ![IMG20230426182120.jpg](

Greetings to all hivers, the morning was as usual, breakfast and coffee. Outside the room window, I can feel the morning sun rising slowly, pushing the clouds away. It's so beautiful waking up in the morning. I didn’t set an alarm. I just woke up early now. Maybe it’s because I’m older. Or maybe because I enjoy mornings. They are calm. They help me feel peaceful, and the morning sun is good for my health. Kids are still half asleep, maybe because they were up late yesterday, busy talking and playing with cousins last night. First, I go to the bathroom, I brush my teeth and wash my face, then I walk to the balcony to smell the morning breeze, then I go to the kitchen. I've been doing this every morning. Canva edited this picture. First, I made coffee. The smell was warm and strong. Then, I put two eggs into a pot of hot water. They cooked gently. I put slices of bread into the toaster. I watched and waited. I'm not in a hurry today. There was no reason to rush; just relax and enjoy my morning start. I don’t work anymore, and my days are quiet. I like that. I have time to enjoy small things. But when I have orders for my online business, sometimes I do half yesterday so I won't always be in a rush and panic. When the food was ready, I broke the 3 eggs into the bowl. Fresh bread. A little butter. A hot cup of coffee. I sat down at the table near the balcony door.

Hello, greetings to all. This evening we celebrate the special day for our little boy, Boris, who has turned 4 years old! We had a fun and easy pool party, just as he wanted. He talked about his birthday for weeks, and his smile was as big as the sun when the day came, and the weather was perfect. Boris came out wearing his new shark swimsuit. His face lit up when we went down to the pool, and all the cousins and grandparents, aunts, uncles, were there too. And he asked me! “Mama, is the pizza here yet?” “Not yet,” I said with a smile. “But everybody is here for you already!” Avysha, Zuriel, Seraphina, their mom, and dad. And all say hello, “Happy Birthday, Boris!” they all said together. Canva edited this picture. Boris is so happy! He gave them big hugs and ran to the pool. The kids jumped in with loud splashes. They laughed, kicked their feet, and threw balls at each other. Even Grandpa came out and sat by the pool, dipping his feet in the cool water. Next, it was time for some simple pool games. First, they played Ring Toss with floating rings. Then, they did a little Treasure Hunt in the water. We had dropped some shiny plastic coins and small toys in the pool. The kids loved looking for them. Then also play the favorite game, who is the shark? They laughed the whole time. Zuriel won, but she gave way to Boris. “It’s your special day,” she said. Then, just on time, the pizza arrived at 7 pm. We ordered cheese, pepperoni, and pineapple pizza, chicken overload, and cheese Boris’s favorites. The smell of hot pizza made everyone come running. Boris grabbed a cheesy slice with both hands. And the kids like the sticky drummet my husband cooked, “Yum!” h

Hello! I wish all is in good today, I want to share a very special memory of mine. It’s my first morning, and the breakfast I had in Boracay back in 2023. This breakfast was not just about the food, it was one of the most peaceful and beautiful mornings I’ve ever had. I woke up in the beautiful morning and opened the window so that the fresh air could come into the room. From my window, I can see the beach is right there, and the sun is just starting to rise. The sky was soft and the sky had little bit blue. The fresh breeze is coming from the sea. I can hear the sound of the wave, and that sound is so relaxing. I went out and stood on the balcony facing the beach, and had were tables on the sand, and I could see the ocean right in front of me. This picture was edited by Canva. I ordered breakfast and waited while enjoying the view. The first thing that came was my coffee. It was the perfect coffee I had. It was strong, creamy, and even had no sugar. I love it, it’s just the way I like it. It tasted perfect. I took a sip and felt happy and relaxed right away. Then the breakfast I ordered came, and it was yummy. The flavors were so good, and the food was warm and fresh. Maybe it was eggs, toast, and some fruit. Or maybe something local. Whatever it was, it made me feel full and happy. Everything about that meal felt perfect, maybe because of the beach, the view, or the peaceful feeling I had. I was having my breakfast, my cousins and friends had their breakfast earlier, and now we were all busy with their own things. Some went for a walk by the beach, some were busy taking photos, and others were just enjoying the morning. I watched them and smiled, but I was enjoying my quiet time alone with my food and coffee. After I finished my breakfast, I went for a walk also, along the beach. The sand was so

Hello everyone, I want to share a special story about how we celebrated Mother’s Day together with my in-laws. Anyway, I celebrate Mother’s Day at home with my husband and our kids, our pizza and wine celebration, it was humble but happy, and we enjoyed spending time with my own family. But the next day, we had dinner at my husband's parents' house to celebrate Mother’s Day again; it was more special celebrating together. This time, we had a simple celebration with my sister-in-laws and my mother-in-law. There were four mothers in total. Every year, we always make a day to celebrate Mother’s Day together, whether before or after the exact date, at my mother-in-law’s house. It was so nice to be with everyone. It felt like one big happy family. This picture was edited by Canva. Anyway, the day was even more special because it was also my husband’s birthday! So we had two reasons to celebrate on the same day. We had a cake for Mother’s Day and another cake just for my husband’s birthday. The children were very excited to eat both cakes. They helped sing "Happy Birthday" and enjoyed every slice. We all decided to make the day easier for all the moms, we decided not to cook. Instead, we ordered food from a restaurant. We just want no one to have to spend time in the kitchen. We have spent time together since my in-laws just came back from their holiday. sitting, talking, eating, and enjoying the time together. ![5b68fa24-e0e6-4bf5-8c09-2cad9b6c79a9.jpg](

Hello everyone, especially to all the wonderful moms who celebrated Mother’s Day this week! I know this post is a bit late, but I think it’s okay to share now. I just want to tell you about my simple celebration and the small effort my husband made for me. It’s not in a fancy restaurant, but it made me smile. During that day, May 11 in the afternoon, my sister-in-law, who is also pinay, she is my husband cousin’s wife, and also Filipino, greeted me by sending me a message. She asked, “ Any special plans for Mother’s Day?” I replied, “Not sure, I don’t feel anything yet.” Kids greeted and husband, but like quiet only no pa flowers nga. She said, “If nothing is happening, let’s go out for a margarita later!” That made me laugh, and I thought, “Yes, that sounds like fun!” This picture was edited by Canva. I told my husband what she said, and his reply was a bit surprising. He said, “Why go out? You have a husband and family, right? Just wait, the day isn’t over yet.” In my mind, I thought, “Oh okay... I’ll wait then. Let’s see what happens.” Haha! At around 6:30 PM, my husband was still busy with phone calls for work. I was not expecting anything, so I just relaxed at home. Then, I received a message from him. He sent me 66 US dollars (about 300 Malaysian ringgit) and told me I could buy something for myself. I smiled because even though he was busy, he still thought of me. I asked him what he had planned. He said he tried to buy flowers, but all the flower shops were sold out. That was sweet to hear, at least he tried! Then he said he ordered pizza and wine for dinner. It was a simple dinner, but I felt happy. We don’t always need expensive gifts or big parties. Sometimes, just a simple effort is more appreciable. ![a336d0ed-a1f0-4d23-a0aa-c9c3311329e0.jpg](