Our drawing session - AirPod shopkins

Tonight's drawing session led by Alexis.

Custom made Father’s Day card by isabel and Alexis

This year the kids went all out with their creativity on custom made Father's Day cards for Jaime, Bito (Jaime dad), Laoye (my dad), and uncle Roy.

Happy Father's Day Dad!

Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing fathers and grandfathers today! This article is inspired by my dad who is brilliant, fearless, and my hero.

My dad is 76 years old and takes long walks with my mom every morning and works out regularly. Thankfully both of my parents are healthy and safe during the current craziness. He still works full time even though he is “retired” and he loves it. He is a world renowned physicist and before COVID, travelled all over the world sharing his research with large oil consortiums. Now he does it via Zoom!

He has instilled in me long ago that “I can do anything!” as well the fact that “he can do anything at any age.” :-). I love the kid nature of my dad. He is forever young because of this.

He shared this 90 second video on our family wechat. This video is hilarious and inspiring. The Chinese are always direct and this is no exception. The title written in Chinese says “Why the heck should I be careful? If I don’t 'go crazy and have fun now' I will be in the dirt soon” – Enjoy!  You can read the rest of this article on my blog - https://bemycareercoach.com/soft-skills/growth-mindset/never-too-old.html

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Never too old to ...

Take risks, have fun, learn something new

via https://youtu.be/TMhe2F-HBnM

Kids project today - a shopkins concert event ;-)

I was working non stop today and then walked out at end of day to see this elaborate set up with stage back stage and a whole program of each shopkins performing key songs they like. So cute.

Alexis and isabel so happy for summer break

Egg tart made from scratch

We made egg tart today from scratch. Pretty easy and delicious. Too bad it's not that healthy 😬 better than some other desserts

A fun day at home to celebrate isabel turning 12

Complete with a super duper lunch, turkey taco dinner, and home made s’more cheesecake pops plus a zoom party with her school friends, a house party with her cousins,  Isabel had a super fun day.  On top of that, she loved her surprise video,  her new backpack, and new wireless headset.   Birthday party success :-)

A very happy 12th birthday for isabel

We had an amazing virtual birthday party for isabel today with her school friends on zoom.  That was so much fun!  It was great to see all the kids happy faces and seeing them naturally hanging out and playing games virtually.  

The highlight was definitely the surprise video everyone made for isabel.  She was so surprised and we cannot stop watching it.  One of the parents, Amy put it together quickly and masterfully and all her friends send in clips    It is hands down the most memorable birthday gift for Isabel.

This is a video of Isabel being surprised by this video. Love her reactions. ;-)

Such a wonderful birthday!  Happy 12th birthday, Isabel.

A little humor - my top 5

I wrote this on my soft skills blog. Enjoy!

https://bemycareercoach.com/soft-skills/emotion-regulation/a-little-humor-here-are-my-top-5.html

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A little limbo fun on sat afternoon

Impromptu game with our jump rope. Isabel was the winner. I failed miserably. 🤪

via https://youtu.be/aumRQvk5BaM

Isabels new elearning schedule

Isabel wanted to rewrite it. I am so proud how organized and independent she has been in managing her learning. She stressed a bit a few weeks back and now she is on top of it. Wow she is growing up fast.

Celebrating my coming to America

Today marks my 36th years in coming to America. Surprising especially since I am only 32. Haha! My kids were so sweet and drew me these. 🥰

Zombie 2 - flesh and bones.

via https://youtu.be/AwCGSWBj6P0

Wii is still so fun

We got this for our wedding almost 13 year ago. Haven’t played in two years but it’s so fun. Especially Wii fit

via https://youtu.be/lv0ZWiK_u0c