Happy Valentine’s Day! What more fitting than to post a sonnet (aka “Shakespearean-style love poem/letter”) that I wrote in my senior year.

Join me on my travels to Australia and New Zealand (Part 2/2).

For my teacher, my mentor, who always believed in me.

A few weeks ago, a couple of my girlfriends surprised me with an afternoon spent at the HAPPY PLACE exhibit. You know, that place with the confetti rooms, the giant cookie, pot of happiness ball-pit, and of course, the rubber duck bathtub.

She laid in bed, frustrated and agitated. I sat beside her, guitar resting on my lap. What could I do for this dying woman to support her, to help her cope with her feelings of loss? I picked up my guitar and delicately began to play a tune, singing along gently.

Join me on my travels to Australia and New Zealand (Part 1/2).

BYO ‘Code Lavender’ Kit - It’s pretty much your ‘Self-Care Emergency Kit’ but rebranded with a more floral name. Here are some ideas that I put together, which incorporate different items to stimulate all 5 senses (touch, taste, smell, sound, sight) and to provide one with the support they need (e.g. affirmation cards, list of loved ones’ contact information):

A group of friends and I made our way to the Scotiabank Arena for a fantastic night of music from Game of Thrones.

"So… what do you do exactly? what is music therapy?”

A picturesque poem that will take you through nature’s wonders.

Going back to my elementary and middle school days of music. Here's to learning some of the classic, most popular TW drama songs - and to introducing Chinese music to the blog!

Some few weeks ago, I took a trip to Montebello, QC and stopped by Ottawa on the way back. And to my luck, there happened to be this LEGO art exhibit happening - of course, I needed to go, because LEGO is amazing. Take a look at LEGO renditions of famous artwork, as well as a colourful Crayola crayons sculpture.