Tag Archives: being present

Night Scene in LA

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Monki

Snapped this photo at an intersection after a rare rainy day in Los Angeles. It was a refreshingly chilly day with intermittent down pours. Rain boots, umbrella, gloves. Dreaming of steaming ramen or pho. Come to think of it, go … Continue reading →

Posted in MUSING, TRAVEL | Tagged being present, life, lifestyle, Los Angeles, meditation, Musing | Leave a comment

A Dog, A Magician and Namaste

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Monki

My heart was heavy throughout the day; saddened by what happened in Las Vegas. Three things that helped this evening. 1. Take my dog for a walk. The innocent and carefree nature of dogs when you take them out to … Continue reading →

Posted in HEALTH, HOME, KIDS | Tagged being present, family, Kids, life, meditation, mental health, motherhood, yoga | Leave a comment

Then They Came For Me

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Monki

Lately I haven’t been able to sleep. After Women’s March, it seemed like things just kept on getting worse each day. I immigrated to the US from Taiwan 30+ years ago; back when one couldn’t openly criticize the KMT government. We’ve all … Continue reading →

Posted in HEALTH | Tagged being present, career woman, democracy, strong together, taiwan | Leave a comment

Rediscovering the Joy of Running

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Monki

“1-2, 1-2”, I found myself pounding along the concrete road. I breezed through Mile 1, shedding the jitters of trying to make it to the start line on time, the wait, the starter horn. I looked around my surrounding, people … Continue reading →

Posted in HEALTH, MUSING | Tagged 10k, being present, health, marathon, Musing, road runners, running | 4 Comments

Happiness is…

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Monki

… having that first sip of wine at the end of the day while preparing supper.

Posted in HEALTH, HOME, MUSING | Tagged being present, family, home life, meditation, motherhood, Musing, this is 40, wine | 1 Comment

Here’s Something for Santa… and His Reindeers

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Monki

Happy holidays, everyone! May you celebrate this holiday season with those you love and cherish. And above all, ENJOY it whenever and however you can!

Posted in HOME, KIDS, MUSING | Tagged being present, celebration, christmas, family, humor, Kids, Musing, R&R, raindeer, Santa | 4 Comments

Bedtime: Part Deux

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Monki

You know how in the movies, where parents would kiss their child good night, turn off the light, and walk out of the room peacefully undisturbed? Well, that scene never happens in my house. Bedtime routine in my house is at … Continue reading →