Today feels like Christmas morning.
 Not because of presents under a tree, but because two very special deliveries arrived at my doorstep: my Christmas cookies from the Aphasia SG Bake Sale Fundraiser and the beautiful 2026 calendar created by Junle and his parents.
And just like that, my heart is full.A Calendar Made With Heart

This calendar is one of those creations that feels as if it was made with gentle hands and warm hearts. It holds the love, creativity, and everyday magic of a family who pours themselves into something simple yet deeply meaningful.
The photographs were taken by young Junle during their travels. He may not fully understand concepts like framing or visual intention, but what truly matters is that he is involved, present, and participating in the life of his family. There is something very precious about that.
The words were written by his mother. One month, one reflection. She often laughs and says it feels like “看图作文” (writing a story based on a picture), but her writing always captures the quiet emotions of life and the tender echoes inside each image.
The design was lovingly assembled by the father, and what moved me most this year is the wooden stand. There is something honest and comforting about it. It feels like an object made to journey with you, not something to be thrown away once the year ends. In a world that pushes us to upgrade, replace, and chase the next new thing, this little wooden stand quietly reminds me to pause. It reminds me that the things we already have often carry stories and memories that deserve to stay. We can give them new purpose. We can let them continue to be part of our lives. And in choosing not to discard so quickly, I feel myself slowing down too, appreciating the small, steady things that make life gentler.
At the heart of the calendar lies this message:
《无忧自在》
 不是叫你完全放下，
 只是提醒自己：
 可以慢一点。真的可以。
"Living unburdened does not mean letting go of everything.
 It is simply a gentle reminder to slow down. You really can."Cookies for Christmas, Hope for 2026 🍪✨

My Christmas cookies also arrived, and they carry a purpose far bigger than their sweetness. They are part of the Aphasia SG Bake Sale Fundraiser, supporting community programmes in 2026. Aphasia is a communication disorder caused by conditions such as stroke, brain injury, tumour, infection, or neurological diseases. Aphasia SG is a non profit organisation that supports survivors like me as well as caregivers. Every bottle of cookies helps someone regain connection, rebuild confidence, and rediscover a sense of community. These cookies are lovingly baked by Emicakes, and every purchase directly supports the work that Aphasia SG does for persons with aphasia and their caregivers.Spreading Joy, One Gift at a Time
 
With Christmas approaching, both the cookies and the calendar have arrived at the perfect moment. I cannot think of a better way to bless someone this season. These gifts carry meaning, intention, and a reminder to slow down and appreciate the things we often take for granted.
I hope more people will learn about this cause and feel moved to support Aphasia SG. I also hope more people will continue to support and encourage talented young local artists like Junle (李俊樂), whose creativity and innocence bring a special kind of light into the world. And I hope all of us will remember, even for a moment, to live a little more 《无忧自在》, to breathe a little easier, and to let life unfold at a slower, kinder rhythm.
This season, may we give meaningfully.
May we give with intention.
And may we give from the heart. ❤️🎁