EAST OF THE HEART: CHAPTER ONE
EAST OF THE HEART Chapter One: The Departure 1925 – Fujian, China The rain had subsided into a light drizzle. One could hardly see the tiny drops of water, trickling down the roof tiles and onto the...
View ArticleEAST OF THE HEART: CHAPTER THREE
Chapter Three: The Introduction 1925 – George Town, Penang Mei Yee settled quickly into her “pre-wedding” quarters. It was actually an attic located at south wing corner of the mansion. By every means,...
View ArticleChapter Five: EAST OF THE HEART
Chapter Five: The Great Plan 1925 – George Town, Penang Mei Yee did not go down to the formal dining room to join Mrs. Wong and the other ladies in the household for dinner. In fact, she had not left...
View ArticleThe Debate on the Feminine Form Continues…
It never fails to amaze me how one act or word, especially from “famous people and their kids” can spark articles, blogs and comments from all sides. I guess, this is what it means to be living in the...
View ArticleWhat does it mean to be a woman today?
I have a confession to make…My writing has taken a back seat these past few weeks. I have had to attend to more personal and family matters. It is amazing how fast time speeds by when taking care of...
View ArticleTravelling with Extended Families: The Joys and Pains
As Anthony Boudain said ~ “Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that’s okay. The journey changes you – it should change you. It...
View ArticleSEX, DATING AND THE SINGLE MOTHER: WHAT GUYS SHOULD KNOW
As some of you may know by now, I am a single mother. In an Asian “traditional” context, it is like being a “ghost” – because there are people who will never really see you, and then there are those...
View ArticleFearless Wanderer
Some of you may have noticed that, lately, my blog postings have been ‘crawling to a pause’ in a rather inconsistent fashion. I do apologise. I had not expect to be so busy and exhausted, at the same...
View ArticlePoem: My Darling Child
My Dearest Child As much as it pains me I have to watch you Crawl through this Like how you learnt Your very first walk As much it tears me I can’t banish Your fears or suffering I can’t make them...
View ArticleExpectations Vs. Love
We all have expectations. Usually, we have more expectations of our closest and dearest than those we work with. This is where it gets messy and hurtful. From parents to kids, to husbands and wives,...
View ArticleThe Moment I Fell In Love
In the past, I have always confused love with attachment. I was always seeking something in return from my object of desire. I needed constant affirmations from the person I adored. In fact, I was...
View ArticleBecoming the Fearless Radical Optimist
They say I am fearless but crazy. They tell me that I am making a huge mistake and I will live to regret it. Behind my back, they snicker and say that I am a reckless and irresponsible mother. That I...
View ArticlePOEM: The Mental Anguish
This poem is a tribute to everyone out there who is suffering from any form of mental issues. There is just not enough awareness and information on mental health. Yet, millions of people across the...
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