Journal

My journey as a harpist, woman, wife, mother and daughter in Canada and beyond.  Please watch:  https://youtu.be/oqij68-YFRM

Today my son turns 8 months old. Being a new mother, it is so hectic every day that the only time I have for myself in a day usually would be after 8 pm or so, when my baby goes to sleep. I am sure I am not alone here.    [Photo: Me and Christopher (age 4 months) at the harp]     In fact, it is really hard to keep one’s sanity throughout the day, especially if your baby has a cold, is teething, or simply fussy that day. His screaming or yelling can make you panic throughout the day. When I first had Christopher, I used to center a lot around his needs and emotions, which is, now looking back, I think, quite normal. A newborn’s needs during the first three months are especially very demanding as he strives for survival in the new world outside his mother's womb.  His mother or caretaker's undivided attention is almost essential to his healthy being. I often have the feeling that “ If I do not respond im...

As I am resting and counting down the days for my first child, here is a recent photo taken at Chinese University, where I teach, 2 weeks before the big day........ Wish you all a Happy Easter very soon and a very happy spring time! Love from Hong Kong xx