Friday, August 31, 2018

Happy (Hummingbird) Birthday, Mommy

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From https://www.ask-angels.com/spiritual-guidance/hummingbird-meaning/...
There are many legends around the magic and spiritual meaning of the hummingbird.
In Native American cultures, hummingbirds have long been portrayed as healers, light bringers, and helpers from Spirit who carry luck, joy, and love to those they encounter.It is often said that hummingbirds have a way of joyfully floating through the air outside of time.
One thing is certain… Hummingbirds definitely have a way of opening our hearts and eyes to the wonders of the world.

Hummingbird Symbolism

Hummingbird Spiritual MeaningHummingbirds are among smallest of all birds. They’re incredible aerobatic and can fly up, down, backward, they can change direction in an instant and effortlessly shift from full speed to practically standing still in the blink of an eye. This is in part because of how light-weight they are, with some hummingbirds weighing no more than a penny!
This reminds us of the power of adaptability… Being willing to step back, observe, look at things from a new perspective, and then quickly shift into action as needed.
Their physical lightness is also a beautiful reminder for us too to lighten up! If we let ourselves release the weight of doubt, fear, and worry… Like the hummingbird, our spirits can begin to hover and soar as we follow our path of joy.
Hummingbirds are the only bird that has the ability to hover for long periods of time.
The way that hummingbird hovers is very symbolic in and of itself — because they move their wings in a figure eight pattern — a symbol for infinity!
In this, the hummingbird has a special way of teaching us to move beyond time, to heal what has happened in the past, and to fully center our presence and awareness in the moment that is now.
Hummingbird Spiritual Meaning
Another incredibly symbolic characteristic of the hummingbird is that they drink the nectar of flowers.
As a result, they’re always searching for the sweetness of life and teaching us to do the same through their example.
With their long narrow beaks and even longer tongues, hummingbirds can get past the tough bitter exteriors of plants to fully dive into the sweetness within.
The nectar of life is, of course, one of the ultimate symbols for joy… Hummingbirds represent just that —living a life filled with joy, light, and sweetness — as they hover from flower to flower they’re fully present in the moment, completely following the path of joy.
If you’ve ever heard the soft hum of a hummingbird’s wings, you’ll notice that it too is quite distinct. This hum is said to carry healing light and magical energy, which hummingbirds have a way of bringing to us on a number of levels.
Hummingbirds Carrying Messages from the Angels
Hummingbird MessengersIn addition to the beautiful guidance we can receive directly from hummingbirds by looking at their symbolic meaning, or tuning into their healing light and presence of love…
Quite often our Angels and loved ones in Spirit choose hummingbirds to relay their messages.
They may guide hummingbirds to hum by to validate their spiritual presence and to send us signs and reminders to follow our joy, stand in the light, and stay present in the moment.
Your loved ones in Heaven may choose a hummingbird to enter your space as a validation and assurance that they are well and their soul lives on.
So if you keep seeing hummingbirds humming by…
Pay attention!
What does seeing the hummingbird mean to you?
Take a moment to quiet your mind, open your heart and look within to tune into the sweet wisdom, and incredible gifts of light and presence hummingbirds bring.
They have much to teach us… And have a way of coming into the lives of those who are in need of, or just simply ready for their joy and light.

Since moving to Seattle (Redmond to be more exact), our parents' new home has been blessed with the presence of much beautiful wildlife, from black squirrels, to bears to a suspected cougar. But the animals that seem to have brought the most joy for my mom has been all the hummingbirds that come to visit and after reading the above article, perhaps there's a reason why Mommy is so popular with the hummingbirds. ^.^

Happy Birthday, 媽媽! May you enjoy a new year of growth, wisdom, and peace. Love you, love you!!

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Happy Birthday, 小妹妹

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Not exactly sure what I created - (or if it even tastes any good!) - but for now, the working title for this cake shall be a Mocha-Banana (a la Copacabana? =P) Cream Cheese Cake with a Bday Oreo Puppy Chow Topping. (Now that does sound rather like something you might get out of Chopped, for better or worse....)
Make a Wish, Moomoo!


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By the way, The Voice Season 14 aired just in time for your birthday and the new coach is one of your favorite singers... (Liliane and I used to love watching this show together and she'd always tease me for saying how I "called" which judge each contestant would pick during the blind auditions.... let's just say it was a friendly competition to see who could get the most bets correct.)

I've been meaning to put together a playlist of some of our favorite Voice singers/performances that we watched together. This has been a very timely reminder that I should get on that in the near future... ^.^




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Friday, February 16, 2018

Happy Lunar New Year 2018


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Liliane was born in the Year of the Dog, not too long after we had to give our black Shih Tzu Suki away because I developed asthma. My mom would frequently tell me that Liliane came just in time to be my "new puppy" to love. Apparently I took that very much to heart because one time in 3rd grade for show-and-tell, I (reportedly, I only have vague memories of this...) had my mom bring Liliane in so she could act like my dog and perform tricks in front of my class - much to the horror of my 3rd grade teacher. ^.^"
Pictures from our 2018 Lunar New Year Feast
(Liliane would always take meticulous pictures of our mom's delicious cooking on her phone...) 



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Meet Patch (from 101 Dalmatians) This was one of the first stuffed animals Liliane ever got, the other one being Roly who I think might be with my mom in Seattle right now...)
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Tuesday, January 2, 2018

A Belated Merry Christmas 2017 + A (Less Belated) Happy 2018


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It's crazy and hard to think it's been over 3 years since I last saw you... It's true what they say about the holiday season being one of the roughest times to get through after you lose someone you love but this year I feel like Liliane was able to gift me 2 of the best presents ever to help make this season the best one yet since we last had to said goodbye...

Hi, my name is Alfalfa (known as Conner, once upon a time...)
Hi, my name is Falafel (formerly known as Yogurt...)

For reasons I wish I knew (but unfortunately can never know for sure), Liliane mentioned at one point that if she were ever to get cats, she would want to name them Alfalfa & Falafel and I figured that was a wish I could definitely carry out. (Granted, it was highly useful that I'd wanted to have cats for awhile myself... ^^)  Falafel & Alfalfa have actually been a part of our family since September, but of course since I'm a master procrastinator, it's taken me until now to actually post about them.

Speaking of procrastinating though, now that it is the New Year and my sister always used to have to hear me go through my annual routine of coming up with resolutions that (let's be honest) rarely ever got seen through to the end (and yet I never seem to quite lose hope that they will work the next time around...), I figured it'd make sense for me to post at least one of my 2018 resolutions here in the spirit of accountability:

In 2018, I resolve to post (at least) twice a month on this blog!!
(I always knew that consistency would be a problem for me when starting this blog, but that doesn't mean this year can't be the year we turn it around....!!!)

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So to all those who have stuck around and still have enough faith to check this blog, thank you and much kitty love to you...

 


Looking forward to posting a lot more in the year "20-(Active)-18"!!

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Friday, November 24, 2017

It was a beautiful day....



It was a beautiful day.

Thanksgiving Day.

A day of family, love and care.

A day of memories, new experiences, and prayer.

The sun shone when they said it would not show.

Joy and peace found when we were unsure if we could let go. 


We could feel your presence everywhere.

Never did (do) we doubt whether you are still there.







There is no still, only always will.

There is no "we are still..."

There is no "why (or how) are you still...?"

There is only always will.

I always will.

We always will.

There will never be a day where we don't think of our baby.

There will never be a day we don't miss our little Lily.

Evermore, evermore.... so it shall always be, as it should always be.






Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Happy Birthday, Daddy

~*Happy Birthday Daddy*~



 我 的 歌 聲 裡

You Exist in My Song
詞曲及演唱:曲婉婷
Composer, Lyrics and Singer: Qu Wanting

沒有 一點點 防備,也 沒有 一 絲 顧慮
Without any precaution, and without a trace of apprehension

你 就 這樣 出現 在 我 的 世界 裡,帶給 我 驚喜,情不自已
you appeared in my world as you did, bringing me a pleasant surprise, that I couldn’t resist

可是 你 偏 又 這樣,在 我 不知不覺 中
But like this, without me knowing

悄悄 的 消失, 從 我 的 世界 裡,沒有 音訊,剩下 的 只是 回憶...
you quietly disappeared, from my world, without a word, leaving behind only my memories...

你 存在,我 深深 的 腦海 裡,我 的 夢裡,我 的 心裡,我 的 歌聲 裡
You exist, deep in my mind, in my dreams, in my heart, and in my song

你 存在,我 深深 的 腦海 裡,我 的 夢裡,我 的 心裡,我 的 歌聲 裡
You exist, deep in my mind, in my dreams, in my heart, and in my song

還 記得 我們 曾經, 肩並肩 一 起 走過,那 段 繁華 巷口
Still remember us once walking side by side together past that bustling alley

儘管 你 我 是 陌生人, 是 過路人,但 彼此 還是 感覺 到 了 對方 的
Even though we were strangers, just passing by each other, we still felt each other

一個 眼神,一個 心跳….
One look, one beat of the heart

一 種 意想不到 的 快樂,好像 是
one unexpected delight. It’s like

一 場 夢境, 命中註定
a dream, that was destined.

世界 之 大 為何 我們 相遇
The world is so big, why did we meet?

難道 是 緣分
Could it have been chance?

難道 是 天意…
Could it have been destiny?