I started to drink coffee many moons ago but just started drinking it properly only three years ago. What I meant with properly is drinking coffee as is - black, no sugar, no milk.

Peonies are very photogenic flowers. They look pretty as bunds, gorgeous when in full bloom, and still look aesthetically pleasing even when wilted. Trader’s Joe has them at a cheaper price than Whole Food. :)

I learned that they grow well in pots. Perhaps I'll get some bulbs this Fall and put my green thumbs to the test.

Many moons ago, when I started learning photography, flowers were one of my favorite subjects. I bought different props to set up still life shots using flowers. Well, flowers are still one of my favorite subject but I wanted to focus more on capturing my daughter. In addition, I was being lazy to set up for and clean up after a still life shoot.

The school started a month ago. I felt very sorry for Jo. She is in her Sophomore year and should be having fun experiences and adventures with her friends. But COVID-19 is not over yet, so we opted for full remote learning.

I saw a beautiful shop in Hoi An during our trip to Vietnam. Upon my entrance, I was mesmerized by an array of beautifully handcrafted teapots, teacups, coffee mugs, and jewelry.

With the pandemic and #stayathome order still going on, people find ways to keep themselves busy at home. Indoor gardening - which I started years ago - and baking - which Jo also started years ago - are two popular activities. Supermarkets were short on rice at one time, toilet paper, and at some point, they were also short on flour! It's just that we have more time to do them now.

Some photographers that I follow create breathtaking images using freelensing method. I love the dreamy, heavy blur effect of this technique, so I had to try it! I practiced for several weeks and I freelensed everything! Flower, coffee pot, plants, leaves, computer, and even onions.

With everything conducted virtually, we recorded the dances for Studio E's dance recital. The whole recording took three weekends, which meant spending six Saturdays and Sundays putting on costumes and make-up and sitting in front of a computer, with another hand holding a phone to play the songs. Regardless, we had quite fun, and I enjoyed taking the photos.