My daughter was in the powder room, and was about to finish brushing her teeth when I stood beside her in front of the mirror, with the intention of measuring our heights.
She blurted out though: Mommy, does the song “You”re Beautiful” have a good meaning?
Me: why did you suddenly remember the song? Is it because you saw me? (Laughing hard)
Yui: No. Because I saw myself in the mirror.
I laugher even harder. Atta girl! I’m so proud of you.
We missed last year. And I’m delayed this year by almost two weeks. Nevertheless.
Excited for you, baby!
One thing notable. You have started planning for your high school without me egging you. You decided to volunteer for leadership role in you class as a steppingstone for student council in autumn. I am a proud Mom.
God bless you, my baby.
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明けましておめでとう御座います！
At least for the last three years or so, we have enjoyed perfectly clear sunrise, with nary a cloud in sight.
This morning though was quite cloudy, and we waited for about twenty minutes for the sun to peek through (and peak above) the heavy clouds.
Because of the clouds though, we were able to witness an incredibly lovely sight: the sun’s rays forging through. Priceless.
And of course the always, always, shines through.
This year we chose a new location and thankful we could get a good view. It was worth the try.
Happy 2026!!
Visited Tokyo Tower area the other week. And was reeling to realise it’s been 23 years since I’ve been this up close to the tower. We were “kids” then, fledgling Process Engineers. And I can still remember how I was gushing about my “crush” back then. Memories.
After teaching my daughter how to write 4 and 6 in Roman numerals, I asked her how 9 is after introducing 10.
Her answer.
Today, you had your graduation from your after school.
It was leagues more special than your school graduation itself.
All the previous teachers who left the after school either joined in person or online in the “graduation event” that your after school made just for you. They also presented you with handmade gifts and wrote messages on your yearbook. Even the teachers who already left the after school were able to write in their own handwriting on your yearbook. Which meant they made the effort go to the school to write on the book in addition to actually joining your small party.
As a mother, I am so so so happy to know that you are so much loved.
I am very thankful.