In the past few days, I’ve read some things from two different books that match my own descriptions about my spiritual journey. That’s not surprising at all, of course, considering that the experience of being on a spiritual journey is pretty universal. Still, it was interesting that after all these years, I see it in […]
Author: Ann Yeong
Meditation
Over a year ago, I met with a priest I had known since childhood. I was deeply troubled then, and felt at the end of my tether as to how to handle some really hurtful personal problems. He listened with great love and compassion. Of course he didn’t offer any solution, as there were none. […]
Kitchen-Talk
I love it when I have company in the kitchen. I enjoy cooking on my own too, of course, but when there’s another person equally busy cooking, it’s a totally different experience. Conversation is ongoing, but at any one time, neither person is totally paying attention. So conversation topics are never too intellectual. (Once before, […]
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Holidays are over! Well, it certainly feels that way, with Zibin in Cornell and me in Toronto, the past few weeks of travelling, entertaining, playing, shopping and moving have come to an end. It’s time to put my personal things in order now and to gear up for the new term, though this will be […]
Kid *bleat* In A 'Candy Store'
I could be a shopaholic. If I had unlimited funds, I think I’d need unlimited storage space in practically every part of my home to store all I would buy. Well, maybe not… :P What would I buy? *sigh* I have lots of soft spots. Books (that’s my biggest weakness). Digital and electronic gadgets… a […]
Book Ends
Ithaca is really quite stunning. There are parts of it that are adequately bustling and busy, but Zibin’s residence is tucked away uphill in a residential niche that’s peaceful and quiet. Unlike Downtown Toronto where amenities, groceries and entertainment are just short walks away, the city of Ithaca (NY) sprawls over the slope of a […]
'Ulu' Ithaca
I’m here. I’m in Ithaca once again. Never did imagine that my destiny with this pretty city would extend beyond Weizhen. But Zibin’s graduate studies is taking us right back to Ithaca and the gorgeous gorges and lovely campus of Cornell University. Zibin’s new place at Carriage House Apartments is quite lovely. The place reminds me a […]
Niagara Falls
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Bits and Pieces
My ‘getting to know you’ session with my 大姑 and 姑丈 continued today. There are lots of interesting new bits I’ve been learning about them in the past few days… 1. 大姑 loves Earl Grey tea (same as me!) 2. 大姑 knows quite a bit about cameras and photography. (ok, so it’s associated with her […]
Unexpected Blessings
It’s a rather strange, yet warm and interesting experience… getting to know people whom I’ve known my entire life. My 大姑 and 大姑丈 are in town to visit me, and Zibin and I have been playing host. Neither of us expected just how much we’d enjoy the time we are spending with them. We’ve always […]
Journey of the Heart 