The past two weeks have been booked with events, work, and the busyness of life. I have to admit, week one was a piece of dairy-free and sugar-free cake, but it’s been hard sticking to my elimination diet for the past couple of weeks. The big difference? I haven’t been home as much and did…
Author: Julia Kwan
My Week Without Sugar
Several weeks ago I planned the My Own Narrative content I wanted to write this month. However, life changes and we’ve got to be flexible over here. On December 31, I went to my naturopath appointment and got some homework I did not expect. I’ve been going for a few months trying to solve inflammation…
My sister, Jessica Chiu
Jessica is turning 30 on January 13th so I’m doing a special edition of Shero Saturday! Here are 30 facts about my sister, Jessica Chiu. 1. Jessica Chiu was born on January 13, 1990, almost two weeks past her due date of December 31, 1989. 2. She enjoyed being an only child for only 16…
My Popo, Jacqueline Chiu
When I decided to feature women who inspire me on my blog, I knew that the first woman I wanted to feature is my Popo (grandmother), Jacqueline Gim Ten Chiu. My Popo was born in Chinatown, Vancouver, in 1928. At some point in her childhood, she moved back to China with her siblings, studied foreign…
2019 Year in Review
I’m sitting here in my pajamas watching one of my favourite guilty pleasures, 90 Day Fiance. I’ve been procrastinating, but finally feel ready. I had the idea of starting a blog about a year ago and this post feels like it’s been months in the making. I’m pretty nervous, but also very excited. Why am…





