Moss Remedies

🚊 Holoholo

My kids washed the dishes by themselves after having their favorite dumplings 🥟! Since Dad was out, I stepped out of my comfort zone (I’m usually such a homebody 🤭) and took them on a mini adventure.

We took the Skyline from Keoneʻae (UH West Oʻahu ) to Hālawa (Aloha Stadium ) and back. It cost $8.50 total for two new cards, plus my fare and Zion’s. (FYI: Under 6 is free, but if your kid is older, they need a card. The machines only sell adult options, so you have to load it with $3 just like an adult, or it won’t scan !)

We’re so used to public transit in Taiwan, but since we always drive here, this was a rare treat for the kids. It’s crazy how such a budget-friendly trip can bring so much happiness.
Also, a kind lady gave the kids a new box of chocolates right before our stop. What a sweet ending to our adventure!🍫

孩子們滿足地吃完最愛的小煎餃🥟，今天竟然主動包辦了洗碗家務！趁著爸爸不在家的傍晚，平常超宅的我🤭，決定帶他們來一場久違的城市大探險。
我們跑到西岸搭 Skyline 輕軌，從第二站坐到 Aloha Stadium 來回。兩張新卡加上一大一小的車資總共 $8.5。
⚠️ 小筆記：6 歲以下免費，但超過 6 歲就必須購卡。因為購票機沒有兒童票選項，新卡一定要直接加值成人的 $3 塊錢，否則進站閘門刷不過去！（但它有兒童票$1.5的選項🤷🏽‍♀️)
在臺灣習以為常的大眾運輸，在這邊因為開車，反而成了孩子眼中的新鮮體驗。用少少的花費換來孩子大大的快樂，真的太值得了！
最溫暖的是，快下車前還遇到一位阿姨，送給孩子們一盒新的巧克力🍫。
這份意外的禮物，讓我們的冒險之旅變得加倍甜蜜！❤️

My time growing alongside my kids at this school has officially come to a close as she moves on to a new preschool. I have so much gratitude in my heart for everyone who works so hard for this incredible organization.

Raising children is truly no easy feat. But because of this beautiful little sanctuary, I was able to connect with new families, hear different life stories, and learn how to relate with other parents and kids. It completely broadened my perspective and helped me grow.
Most importantly, during class time, I didn‘t have to be distracted by endless chores. I got to focus entirely on having high-quality time with my child, all while learning and growing in the Hawaiian language.

On top of that, the Mākua talk circle time led by the teachers, along with the shared experiences among us parents, made this parenting journey feel so much less lonely. We always had each other’s support and encouragement.

Meanwhile, in the other classroom, the teachers showed so much patience with the kids who felt a bit insecure being away from their parents. They guided them, ate with them, and knew exactly how to soothe and calm them down.

You all might feel like this is just your day-to-day job description, but to us, it provided a much-needed breathing room and a chance to recharge. I am boundlessly grateful.

As we move to our next chapter, I wish all of us the very best as we continue to move forward and grow together.
Thank you so much to this amazing ʻohana. ❤️

我跟孩子們一起在學校成長的時光隨著她上另一家幼稚園而在這劃上一個句點。我有好多的感謝想跟為這個機構努力的工作者說聲感謝。
撫養孩子著實不容易，因為這片小天地，讓我認識新的家庭，聽到不同的人生故事，學習跟不同的父母和孩子相處，也讓我的想法與眼界改變與提升。最主要的是在上課期間，我可以不用為雜事分心，而專心的與孩子有高品質的相處時間以及夏威夷文的成長。
不只這樣，中間的家長時間，有老師的帶領學習，還有家長們相互分享，讓育兒不會寂寞，有大夥的支持與鼓勵。

在另外一間教室，其他老師們有耐心的陪伴因為家長不在身邊而感到失去安全感的孩子，帶領及陪伴他們學習、吃飯、穩定心情。
可能你們覺得這是分內的工作職責，但對我們確是大大的喘氣及充電時間，心中有無限的感恩與感謝，隨著下一篇章節即將啟程，祝願我們都在成長的路上一起前進，謝謝你們這個大家庭。

Spotting these lychees at Costco brought back memories of the lychee orchard in Dashu, Kaohsiung. I've eaten lychees all my life in Taiwan, but that was the only time I ever got to try them fresh off the tree.

Shoutout to my amazing mom for being the star of this video. It’s so special looking back at the great times we shared traveling Taiwan together.

When you live there, days just pass by casually. But it’s only after leaving your homeland and coming back for a visit that you realize how many places you’ve never actually explored or experienced, making the whole journey feel incredibly precious. 💕

看到好市多的荔枝，讓我想起回臺灣🇹🇼在高雄縣大樹鄉走訪的荔枝園，生長在臺灣每年都會吃到新鮮的荔枝，但唯有這一次是吃到樹上現摘的。

謝謝我的媽媽當我的模特兒，才有這影片的誕生，也藉由這影片，回想起我們一同臺灣旅遊的好時光。

當生長在這片土地的時侯，日子就是平凡渡過，唯有離開故土再回訪時，才會發現原來還有好多的地方是從未造訪，變得格外珍惜。🤭

A quiet day by the ocean with my little ones, watching the sky, so peaceful and content.

Moments in life can be as tiny and scattered as sand. But look a little closer, and you'll find those hidden gems that turn into the most beautiful memories.

Thank God for His blessings.

平凡的一天，帶孩子在海邊，看看天空，好不悠閒，心中平安，感謝主感典。

生活片段有時像細沙一樣瑣碎，但仔細尋找也會發現其中的寶藏值得收藏，而變成美麗的回憶。

Back in July, our family from California came to visit Oahu. Thank you guys so much for making the trip out here, it was so wonderful to catch up and celebrate birthdays together.

Plus, since you stayed on the West Side this time, it gave our family a great excuse to explore more of that part of the island!

This video is just a little way to keep those special memories alive. Can’t wait until the next time we‘re all together. A hui hou👋👋

七月的時候住在加州的家人們來歐胡島旅遊，謝謝你們的專程到來，讓我們可以有時間一起相聚，一起慶祝生日。
也因為你們這次選在西岸的住宿地點，讓我們一家有機會在這片土地更多的探索。
藉由這影片，留下屬於我們一起的回憶，也期待下次的相聚。

I caught this beautiful nature moment during my trip to the Big Island.
There were so many butterflies flying around, but these two happened to land on the same plant, just facing each other and fluttering their wings like they were having a deep soul connection.

Right after I recorded it, they flew away.
It made me imagine being one of them, flying completely free and just enjoying that freedom.

Even if their lives are short, they really live them to the fullest.

📆 12/25

這是在大島旅遊中順手紀錄的自然美景，有許多蝴蝶在空中飛舞，但有兩隻同時停在同一株植物上，相視著對方，舞動彼此的翅膀，進行心靈的交流。

在我記錄完時它們也飛走了，幻想我也是其中的一隻蝴蝶，能夠自在的飛舞，享受這份自由，即使生命不長久，但生命不將就。🦋

My kids love this cute little thing so much, they actually insisted on spending their own pocket money to buy it.

Now, they have to spend time playing with it every single day.

Let‘s see how long this lasts! 😆😆

孩子好喜歡這個新的療癒玩具，讓原本鐵公雞的安安都甘願花自己的零用錢，然後每天都要跟它花時間相處，讓我來看看能夠維持多久😆😆。