Christmas – Now & Then
What is it about Christmas that makes it so special? The people, the food, the gifts, the carols? It's definitely become a busy, packed mall kind of holiday. Thinking back...
Palm Springs, baby style!
Last month I was lucky enough to embark on our first official family trip with the baby to Palm Springs. I had never been there before and my soul was...
Confidence : A new mom’s breast friend
Little to no sleep. Feeding your newborn every few hours. Feeling like you have to do it all on your own. Finding time for yourself and your partner. These are...
Life lost. Lessons learned.
Why is it that experiencing loss makes us stop to think about the would haves, could haves, should haves? We hear it all the time. Don't wait until it's too...
Messy hair, DO care!
Is it just me or is a good hairdresser hard to find? Once you find one you never want to let them go, unless you're like me who had her...
Back to school (NOT) for me
Back to school shopping. Fearing yet being excited for the first day of class. A restless night of sleep in anticipation of a fresh school year. I know these feelings...
Welcome to my blog!
I am a Chinese / Chilean Canadian born sister, daughter, wife, friend, high school teacher, fitness instructor and most recently a mom. Chica In-Training was born from the idea that...