Category Archives: 10,000 Smiles

Book Review on Ocean’s Apart I recently just finished reading Ocean’s Apart by Karen Kingsbury. The book paints a beautiful illustration on forgiveness and how forgiving can be difficult but life breathing too. The first quarter of the book was slow but then it really picks up and makes you not want to put the […]

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While living in China as an expat I observe a lot of retirees (the elderly) taking care of their grandchildren. I learned recently that the Chinese are force to retire in their 50’s which brings a cultural expectation that their children will care for them. As a 20 something year old this has brought me […]

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I know my project is all about smiles, happy quotes and that jazz but it’s also about bringing other people joy and smiles. You and me can make a difference in this world. Help another person smile by being a voice for them. We need to rescue the prisoners in North Korea. Not doing anything […]

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Chubby cheeks, rolls of extra love, blunt honesty and questions galore are a few traits to describe children. ChildrenĀ are the embodiment of love, made from the workings of two people who love each other. To show appreciation for the blessings children bring, in China they take one day to honor them on Children’s Day. The […]

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The Wedding Day The people stand up, the music begins and it’s the lasting moment that goes in slow motion for the entire group in attendance for the holy ceremony. The doors open and there is the bride with an expression that paints a million feelings of hope and joy. If you turn to the […]

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