Yes, like Yi, I can totally relate to my mom asking me "Have you eaten yet?" and to ask that question myself as an expat living in SEA to the myriad of people I regularly come across. It's Asia's equivalent to Western's "How are you?"
I'm not a mother, as it wasn't a calling for me. It's also possible I can't have children as I've never g…
Yes, like Yi, I can totally relate to my mom asking me "Have you eaten yet?" and to ask that question myself as an expat living in SEA to the myriad of people I regularly come across. It's Asia's equivalent to Western's "How are you?"
I'm not a mother, as it wasn't a calling for me. It's also possible I can't have children as I've never gotten pregnant. In any case, I can tell how much you want to do EVERYTHING for them. It makes sense that you want the best aspects of each culture.
As a teacher who has taught all ages, I will say, be forgiving of yourself and gentle, too. But you know that already, xo
Yes, like Yi, I can totally relate to my mom asking me "Have you eaten yet?" and to ask that question myself as an expat living in SEA to the myriad of people I regularly come across. It's Asia's equivalent to Western's "How are you?"
I'm not a mother, as it wasn't a calling for me. It's also possible I can't have children as I've never gotten pregnant. In any case, I can tell how much you want to do EVERYTHING for them. It makes sense that you want the best aspects of each culture.
As a teacher who has taught all ages, I will say, be forgiving of yourself and gentle, too. But you know that already, xo
Hi Lani, have you eaten yet? :)
Thank you, yes I know that already but it's good to be reminded to be compassionate to myself :) xo
I have eaten, thanks. 😊 Here’s to a self-care filled weekend! xo