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Happy Blessed Easter 2025 !

This year’s Easter feels extra special, as all the boys at home—including the kids and my husband—were actively serving in church from Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, all the way through to Easter Sunday. They poured their hearts into every preparation, making countless trips to and from the church—especially our firstborn, who showed remarkable dedication. Witnessing this has filled our hearts with overwhelming gratitude. We’re reminded that the greatest gift we can pass on to our children isn’t material wealth, but a legacy of faith. Material things come and go, but faith endures. It provides a strong foundation, especially when life doesn’t go as planned. It’s not about what we’ve done right as parents—it’s purely by God’s grace that their hearts have been touched to love their Creator above all else. We may not know what the future holds for our boys, but one thing is certain: as long as they walk in the right path, they will find true fulfillment in life. While I’m stil...

Birthday Trip to Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh

Our  final stop  before heading back to Singapore was  Ho Chi Minh City , and this leg of the trip was mainly for  business —we were on the hunt for a supplier for our  winter jacket line . To be honest, Ho Chi Minh felt very similar to Jakarta— busy, crowded, and full of energy . Thankfully, thanks to my amazing hubby, we stayed in comfort at  Pullman Saigon Centre , where we even got  an upgrade and a sweet birthday surprise  from the hotel’s hospitality team. It made the experience extra special. In between meetings and supplier visits, we managed to explore some of the city’s landmarks like the  Pink Church (Tan Dinh Church) , the quirky and creative  Café Apartment ,  Ben Thanh Market , and the vibrant  Bui Vien Street , which really comes alive at night with partygoers and street performers. Most of our time, though, was spent at the  Russian Market , where we focused on sourcing potential winter jacket inventory. It...

Birthday Trip to Vietnam - Hanoi (Cafe hopping)

We spent our  last day in Hanoi  doing what we love most— café hopping ! The day started with a local breakfast of  Banh Cuon , a soft steamed rice roll filled with minced pork and mushrooms, quite similar to  chee cheong fun  but with its own Vietnamese twist. Light yet flavorful—perfect to kick off the morning. Next, we visited  Café Giang , the birthplace of the famous  egg coffee . Rich, creamy, and unlike any coffee we've had before—it’s a must-try when in Hanoi. Our last café stop was  The Note Coffee , a cozy and cheerful little spot decorated from floor to ceiling with colorful  sticky notes  left by visitors from all over the world. Their  iced coconut coffee  was refreshing and delicious—definitely a highlight. Since our hotel was located near  Train Street , we couldn’t resist visiting it multiple times— three to be exact!  We even had dinner there one evening, enjoying the thrill of the train zooming by ju...

Birthday Trip to Vietnam - Ninh Binh

Another must-visit destination during our time in Hanoi was  Ninh Binh —often referred to as  “Halong Bay on land”  for its stunning landscape of limestone karsts rising from lush rice paddies and winding rivers. Just a  2-hour drive from Hanoi , we arrived in Ninh Binh before noon and began our adventure with a  cycling trip  to the ancient capital. We visited the  Temple of the Dinh Dynasty , where we caught a glimpse of Vietnam’s rich historical roots. Afterward, we enjoyed a  buffet lunch  at a local restaurant—simple but satisfying, giving us the energy for the next leg of our journey. We then spent  two peaceful hours kayaking  (or rather, being paddled!) along the  Trang An River , surrounded by towering limestone cliffs and serene waters. The boats were paddled by local farmers, and the scenery was absolutely breathtaking—like floating through a living painting. Our final activity was a  climb up to Mua Cave , know...