WARNING: This post does not contain pretty pictures. They are only for viewers with a tolerance for messes. They also explain my temporary absence from blogging and perhaps permanent insanity issues I am developing. Right now we are under Typhoon warning in Hong Kong – signal 9 is issued – 10 is full-on Hurricane. We […]
Lots of things  happen when you announce ” WE ARE MOVING”. Lots of emotional realities to deal with – a mix of positives and negatives. Relationships inevitably change and needless to say, lots of farewells, goodbyes and well wishes are the final steps in this journey one starts from the day you hear that you […]
Except for us – it is FOUND and LOST. Three times in three weeks. Source: itsohso.tumblr.com via Ilze on Pinterest I get that. I do it all the time. Last week I had to cancel a party that I was really looking forward to host. But this mind-changing seems to be […]
The phone rang 10 to 10 this morning. Perfect timing. Morning routine done and Pilates just finished. Just grabbed a coffee and sat down in front of my computer when the Skype buzzed up. I was so happy to hear her voice. So happy to hear her laughter over the phone. My neighbor called. I […]
I am losing my mother… and today it hit me hard that this is probably the reason why I have had trouble focusing and have felt paralyzed with the result of not getting anything productive done while I have lots to do…. I wrote about this earlier. I have certainly experienced LOSS before….. I have […]
My name is Ilze.
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