Introducing my 2023 List of Favorite Things! We all use and like many different products, but these are the items that I can’t live without! Over the years, many have found my lists helpful, and I hope that this year’s list will give you some inspiration for treating yourself or your loved ones! Vipro Pindjur: […]

PSA! I have officially changed my surname, Soong, back to my birth surname (aka maiden name), Gan, as of this week! YAYYYY! Actually, I wanted to change it 5 years ago, when I left my ex and started life anew, finally free from over a decade of abuse. However, changing your surname in the middle […]

2016 has been such a wonderful, event-filled, and super crazy year! Every year gets more exciting than the last. I’m so thankful every day for my family. Duane, baby James, my parents and my in-laws are my world. I have such a loving, kind, and generous family and I am so glad for every day […]

Many are surprised that I am studying to become a registered nurse. The program at the University of Alberta is a BScN After Degree which condenses the four year program into two (stacked) years. I’m writing finals right now and have 1.5 years left 🙂 It’s my 3rd degree, after Commerce and Music, and I’m really excited […]

Where to eat in Edmonton? There’s so many restaurants to choose from and but these are our tried and true. A disclaimer: I am not professionally trained in culinary arts. I am not a full time food blogger or gastronomic foodie. However, I’m eager about trying new places to eat and I always seek flavor above all […]

I have a lot to be thankful for. I’m humbled by all the opportunities I’ve had and will have. Counting one’s blessings really makes my day! -My family – my husband Duane, my son James, my parents and in-laws… they are absolutely lovely and so very significant to me. -My friends – really awesome people, […]

I’m so thankful for such an amazing family I have. My lovely husband Duane and my cutie pie James are my world. My mom and dad are the best – so loving, patient and kind. It’s James’ 4 month bday, and we decided to take him out for some fall photos! Happy Thanksgiving 🙂

James arrived, he is my world! He is such a blessing. I now understand what it means when parents say life feels so different and meaningful after having a baby. We had newborn photos done by Maxine • Shellaine-the essence of newborn art when James  was under a week old. ♥ him!

I was really happy to find out I was pregnant. Many of my friends had difficult conceiving and at my age (approaching mid-thirties) I thought I might have needed to go the IVF route. However I was relieved we didn’t have to go through that, though I understand how hard that road must be. We […]

I was curious about those studio photoshoots in Hong Kong, where you spend a day getting hair and makeup done, with lots of costumes and ultra posing. When we went to China, I was very glad to have done one of these, they are super fun and now we have fabulous photos!