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Not a glass slipper

BySusan Chan November 24, 2011

I can’t believe I have already started my holiday shopping. It’s not even Thanksgiving yet. I guess I have not escaped the early holiday marketing that we’ve all been bombarded with. But look what I came across while web-shopping…FELT slippers! But let the truth be known – it’s actually something I need. Maybe my new…

Ready to Samba?

BySusan Chan September 3, 2011

We’re just back from Brazil! When I told people we were going there, the general responses were, “that place is Magic!” or “I’ve always wanted to go to Brazil. It’s on my bucket list!.” As you can imagine, we were very curious to see for ourselves what kind of place could illicit such passionate responses….

A birthday wish for you

BySusan Chan June 4, 2011

Don’t just count your year, make your years count – Ernest Meyers Well folks, today I’m turning a new page. It’s my birthday and it’s a big birthday. As we get older, especially women, we are taught to lie about our age for fear of others perceiving our youthfulness slipping by. When did that happen?…

Happy Chinese New Year 2011

BySusan Chan February 24, 2011

Happy Year of the Rabbit! To encourage a positive start, spend some time today doing something that makes you feel good. It can be just taking a small break to get your favorite cup of tea or even doing something nice for somebody else which in turn, will make you feel great. Positive energy is…

Quality time with my Lonnymag

BySusan Chan November 30, 2010

I love Lonnymag and I love this dressing room! all photos: lonnymag.com I had a wonderfully long Thanksgiving weekend filled with food, friends and family. I worked on my metal element energy and throat chakra by singing some karaoke (believe it or not, I am an amateur!) and I even had some relaxing time to…

Adventurous Advent Calendars

BySusan Chan November 16, 2010

The calendar that sparked the idea! photo: pottery barn Ahh, the Advent Calendar. Regardless of religion, the concept of the advent calendar is thrilling for every child. Who wouldn’t want to have a little surprise or chocolate for each of the 25 days until Christmas? I saw this calendar at Pottery Barn and was completely…

Moon Cake Update

BySusan Chan September 27, 2010

Obviously my first thought was not taking this picture! photos: L Lanneau Parents are awesome! In spirit of Moon Festival last week, my dear parents gave me some really beautiful and no-preserved-egg-in-the-center moon cakes. Here’s to family!

Chinese Moon Festival

BySusan Chan September 24, 2010

Chinese lanterns seen during the moon festival photo: southeastasia.org Although the weather is still pretty steamy in New York, it’s hard to believe that fall is already here. At least according to the western calendar. I know that most of us are bummed that the warm and carefree days of summer are soon no more,…

Childhood memories

BySusan Chan June 14, 2010

A familiar yet sometimes embarrassing sight for me growing up. photo: homechineserecipes.com I had a conversation with a colleague last week that I keeps me chuckling so I guess it’s worth mentioning. I was telling him that I remember when I was growing up that my mom used to keep dried orange peels all…

Vive La France!

BySusan Chan April 6, 2010

It’s been a while. I was able to unplug which was glorious but I missed y’all. Happily though, my eyes and fingers are well-rested. Here are some great images I was able to capture when I was away….Enjoy! A storefront interpretation of the Bagua

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