Book Review: The Vegetarian by Han Kang

I recently read about Han Kang's The Vegetarian receiving a Nobel Prize award, and it reminded me of my own experience with the book. Though it's only 188 pages long, it took me a month to finish. Initially, I assumed it would be an easy read due to its brevity, but I was mistaken. Han Kang’s poetic language weighed heavily on my heart as I read. While beautifully written, the novel was also somewhat draining. As I delved deeper into the chapters, the story unfolded with increasing complexity—the...

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From Island to Golden Sands

 It's a bittersweet feeling. Seven months ago, my daughters and I packed our bags and flew to the City of Gold to be with my husband. It was an exhausting yet exciting experience — a new country to explore and the start of another chapter in our lives.Touchdown in Dubai. I never thought that a desert could be cold, but it was January, the peak of the winter season. I was quite surprised. I hadn’t noticed how grand the airport was; we were transported by a train to the main area. It was our...

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Japan's version of Old Europe...Stunning!

This is Nukumori no Mori (ぬくもりの森) or "The Forest of Warmth."It's a shopping centre for tourists found in Shizouka Prefecture.   After Paris, I want to visit this place. :) Know more about this lovely place he...

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My 28th Year and some Reflections

Today marks my 28th year of existence on Earth, and I am grateful to the Lord for giving me another year to create precious memories with my loved ones. Before my birthday, I received wonderful gifts; they are not material things, but they are those that will last forever, and I am so thrilled. This year, I have many plans and goals, and hopefully, I can achieve them all, primarily for my family, especially for my child. Yesterday, I saw her trying on my shoes, and that’s when I noticed how fast...

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My Year-ender Post

Few more hours and 2014 is here. The year 2013 has been so crazy but fun. I turned 27, and I realized many things about life, especially the importance of family. Now that I have my own, I realized that they are the ones who always got my back no matter what. 2013 also allowed me to see who my real friends are and who I should cut out. I admit this year was tough, but it did help me grow and be strong. This year, I want to thank the Lord for always looking after and taking good care of...

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DIY: GIFT WRAP USING MAGAZINE PAGES

Merry Christmas! I know, I know—this is a very late post, but better late than never! How was your Christmas? Mine was great, although I was already so busy in the weeks leading up to the holidays. I had to wrap more gifts and buy a few more as well. It's tough having so many godchildren, but it's also fun!Anyway, I came across a fantastic gift-wrapping idea on Pinterest—recycling magazine pages as gift wrap. What a great way to save on gift wrap! So without further ado, here are my masterpieces: Since...

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The Man in the Pink Tutu

 (photo credit: Buzzfeed.com) This story made my day - A man wears a pink tutu in every place he visits. Find out why. Read his story here. If you want to see more pictures of Bob Carey and his pretty pink tutu, read his The Tutu Project blo...

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3 Life Stressors and How to Deal with Them

With so many distractions grabbing our attention, we never run out of things to do, making us constantly busy. Because of this, we become more prone to stress. Various factors contribute to it, depending on our habits, lifestyle, environment, and the food we eat. I’ve battled anxiety for many years, but it became a more significant issue when I became a parent. Recently, I experienced extreme fatigue and stress—reaching a point where I'd had enough. So, I decided to list the things that make...

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4 Creative DIY Christmas Decorations to Make

Hey ya! Christmas is fast approaching, have you started decorating your home with Xmas decos? I gathered some creative holiday diy decorations that you can add to your collection, so here they are: SNOWFLAKE CHANDELIER by Homestoriesatoz  CUTE CHRISTMAS DECOS by Audrey Jeanne   CHRISTMAS BALL DECOS by Star Inspirations  DIY FIREPLACE w/ WASHI TAPES by Brit Co. HOPE YOU LIKE IT! :) ...

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SOME THANKSGIVING READINGS

photo: BirchandBird Some readings about Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving to all! Hope you enjoy this list. :)  (Just click the title) 5 Scientific Facts that Prove Gratitude is Good for You What Peanuts got Right About Thanksgiving 8 Kids Who Totally Get This Thanksgiving Thing (Kind of) - This one's really funny but the kids are adorable! A must-see! Places Nobody Wants to be on Thanksgiving 51 Things You Can Be Thankful For On Any Day Read This Before You Come Out On Thanksgiving...

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7 DIY Baby Pants Projects You Should Make

Today, I want to share a compilation of DIY baby pants that I gathered from different mommy bloggers. I hope you like it! (Just click on the labels for the links. 1. Dear Lizzy's DIY: Baby Chevron Tights and Triangle Leggings 2, By Wilma's DIY Jersey Baby Pants 3. Junkaholique's DIY Baby 4. Cirque du Bebe's Baby Sarouels 5. Take Time to Smell the Rose 's Toddler Longies or Pants 6. Make It Love It 's 2 Legging Styles   7....

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