DONNA BARRUN
One Monday evening, a few weeks ago, Seth came home from his soccer training, then went straight to the kitchen where I was preparing dinner and kissed me on the cheek. That very moment, I knew that something was not right. He was not his usual self who would greet … Continue Reading →
It is Sunday, my favourite day of the week. Orly and the boys left early for the boys’ first soccer training session for the season, and coming home late from a friend’s party last night, they let me sleep in and didn’t bother to wake me up. It could have … Continue Reading →
Last Friday night, I watched the movie ‘Lion’ with Orly. Being out on a movie date is something that we haven’t done in ages, and I am just glad we watched a film that is worthwhile. It was truly inspirational and moving, made us shed a tear – luckily I … Continue Reading →
There is that one day when your Facebook and Instagram feeds are screaming LOVE! Now, with social media, it makes it easier to set free the hopeless romantic inside us. It also magnifies how commercialised this day can become, but who cares? This is that one day when our tolerance … Continue Reading →
We woke up last Sunday and noticed that Keith, all of a sudden, is already taller than his dad by almost an inch! I am not a fan of the thin moustache that he now wears, and definitely disgusted by the sight of his armpit hair, which is growing thicker … Continue Reading →
There are times when you want to slow down… when your mind longs for solitude and peace, and your body craves for rest, but you just can’t afford to shift gears or change your course until you hit a wall. I know how it feels, and I don’t want to go back … Continue Reading →
I consider myself as introverted by nature. Some people who have met me might question this statement, but those who truly know me would agree. In a number of occasions, I can be anti-social, and would prefer to spend the weekends lost in the beauty of nature or to stay at home … Continue Reading →
The sound of the alarm from my sons’ bedroom woke me up. A few seconds later, Seth was already in our bedroom, with energy level turned to high, waking us up. It is Saturday, and it’s soccer day! All their games for this season were scheduled at 8.00 in the … Continue Reading →
I am a pasta freak. I love my red sauce pasta, but my kids like it creamy. We have tried the no-cream carbonara, where you substitute cream with egg and parmesan mixture and it is a healthier choice, but the more sinful version is the yummiest!!! The choice is yours. … Continue Reading →
I will never forget the day when I received the email that I have been waiting for. I can still recall exactly how I felt seeing that email sitting in my inbox. I’ve browsed through it, trying to get the gist of the message as quickly as possible, like a … Continue Reading →