Reflections on Mission Sunday as our family moves from Sydney to Adelaide to extend the Missionary Family of Christ presence in South Australia.
The Double Life of Sports Betting in Modern Culture
The NBA finals may already be in the backseat, but nostalgic viewers and fans of the game lament the conspiciously missing NBA Finals logo that some people felt less championship vibes on live NBA games. While the league previously used on-court decals for the Finals and the Larry O’Brien Trophy, they were removed a decade…
The Epic North Coast Christmas Road Trip
Six towns. Eight days. One Mitsubishi Eclipse. And a whole playlist of new wave music. This was our Christmas and New Year’s holiday, a journey up the New South Wales North Coast, into Queensland, and back again. From sleepy seaside towns to glittering city lights, we covered it all, one beach, one firework show, and…
A Catholic’s Reflection on Fellowship and Faith During a Visit to a Hindu Temple
As someone raised in the Catholic tradition, stepping into a Hindu temple for the first time was a moment filled with quiet curiosity, a bit of nervousness, and an open heart. I didn’t know exactly what to expect, but what I encountered was far more profound and beautiful than I could have imagined. It was…
Hong Kong, Always: A Quick Visit Through Memory Lane
It had been six years since I left Hong Kong for. It’s the city that once held all the chapters of my young adulthood, and where I spent 18 years of my life. That time wasn’t just a number; it was a lifetime of beginnings, heartbreaks, friendships, farewells, and everything in between. So, as our…
The Day I Lost a Classmate, and Gained a Reminder
One morning, I received news that left me still and quiet. Harold, a college classmate — someone whose face I can still picture so clearly, whose voice I can almost hear if I try — passed away. It’s strange how memories can suddenly feel so alive when someone is gone. As if they’ve been waiting…
Life in Adelaide
Just like that, it’s been two months since we relocated to Adelaide. A career opportunity in South Australia presented for Babes in December, and in roughly four weeks, we found ourselves packed and moved interstate into a quiet nook of Adelaide. Sydney has been my home for the past five years. It’s a place where…
My 9 Key Lessons and Experiences From 2024
As we wrap up the year 2024, there are lessons we learned and challenges we’ve overcome. It’s that time of the year to reflect on the moments and experiences that shaped us and how they can influence the way forward. Here are my nine takeaways for 2024. The unmatched joy of a wife’s homecoming I…
Understanding Sydney Suburb Names
Moving to Sydney more than five years ago, I’ve had my fair share of geographic culture shock. As someone moving from Hong Kong, which prides itself in boosting human density in compact dwellings, Sydney’s sprawling geography a luxury to behold. Detached houses and spacious yards in Sydney appears scarce and none of the six accommodations…
How Getting Older and Mortality Guide Us to Live Fully
Every year, there’s an excitement that takes place at the end of October. As the month wraps up, stores are decked with ghoulish decor, fake cobwebs, bright orange pumpkins and spooky costumes often displayed right at the entrance. Kids prepare a checklist of homes for trick or treat and adults get ready with fancy costumes,…