The Red Ferrari Toy Car: A Prize That Stole My Heart in 1989
It's November 1989. My mum is dressing me up. I am going to a birthday party of my cousin with my sister. I wear Marks and Spencer trousers with my…
When Symptoms Play Hide and Seek: An Unusual Hospital Visit
I am 8 years old. I am not feeling well this morning. I am weak. I don’t feel like eating. I can barely go and take my shower. My Mum…
The Art of Selective Listening: Life with Dad’s Hearing Aid
My father is 84 years old now. He is losing his hearing bit by bit. We get him a hearing aid. He is still playing games with us. He only…
The Crow Dilemma: When Good Intentions Lead to Unexpected Outcomes
An interesting story worth telling from Fargo Season 5 Episode 4… During the Mao regime in China, crows were destroying most of the crops. They had become a nuisance to…
The Unpleasant Symphony: Earwashing Mishaps and Hospital Floor Naps
It's Wednesday morning. I wake up and my ears are hurting. It feels like my ears are blocked. It seems my ears are full of wax. I inform my Dad.…
From Part-Time Student to Full-Time Chaos: A Decade of Juggling Responsibilities
It's 2001. I am doing my first degree in Economics. I am working part-time. I am very busy. I live alone in my apartment. I am so busy I can’t…
Promises and Puzzles: Navigating Commercial Law Lectures
I am in a commercial law Lecture. My favorite lecturer is teaching. His style is simple. He writes down the examination question for the topic on the board. He tells…
The Price of Respect: Samantha’s Expensive Footwear Story
Samantha buys herself a $2500 shoe. She is very proud of her shoes. She keeps telling David, “These are my favorite shoes”. David is clueless about the brand. He inquires…
Smart Strategies: Empowering Your Child’s Vocabulary with AI Assistance
My son is doing well in all his subjects. But English is still a problem. His difficulty is finding words with similar meanings. If he doesn’t know the meaning, it…
Taste of Tradition: The Challenge of Breaking Culinary Habits
I am around 15 years old. Our evening meals have been the same for as far as I can remember. I speak to my Mom about variety. Cooking different types…