During this COVID-19 period, I have been thinking a lot. To summarize these thoughts into one single word, it would be “essence”. This global pandemic has helped me understand how everything can be reduced down to the essentials.

But we have to be careful not to view things in dichotomy. Essential workers vs non-essential workers. Singaporeans vs foreign workers. China vs Western Countries. On the contrary, the opposite is true. This pandemic has shown us how interconnected we are.

For a lot of us, we are connected by the food that we eat. And it is also the absolutely essential part of our lives. That’s why, I know how blessed I am to have my wife. She is such a marvelous chef! The above picture is just a sample of the super nice food she cooks for me everyday.

What are you thankful for?