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When life gives you oranges, eat them!
You can buy orange juice from the store
My personal blog : Whenlifegivesoranges
In loving memory of Mum & Dad
My mum was always good at picking the sweetest oranges but losing both my parents 11 months a part has since left a bitter taste in my mouth.
Trying to embrace what life has given me, to find my purpose and regain hope again.. hopefully life will become sweet again...
Featured Blog Posts
Living with Covid-19
It's been 2 years 5 months (885 days) since the first Covid-19 case in UK and today 2nd July 2022 I have been struck with the Virus. ...
Khenh Ichikawa Do
Jul 6, 20224 min read
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I took a DNA Test
After losing my parents I became more interested in our family background so took a DNA test.. and here are the results... What I thought...
Khenh Ichikawa Do
May 6, 20223 min read
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Everything you need to know about QingMing/ Tomb-Sweeping Day
How we celebrate one of the most important festivals in Chinese/Asian culture in the UK and everything you need to prepare. What is...
Khenh Ichikawa Do
Apr 25, 20227 min read
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My parents Journey to the West
Just like the famous Chinese Story of a Buddhist monk traveling to the west with his disciples encountering many obstacles.. Here is the...
Khenh Ichikawa Do
Apr 11, 202212 min read
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In memory of my eldest brother Chin
It was always a taboo to talk about the passing of my parents first born, my big brother, so I know very little about his passing......
Khenh Ichikawa Do
Mar 17, 20224 min read
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100 days of mourning my parents
The feelings I felt and the words I didn't speak... during the 100 days and nights I stayed by my parents altar... When my dad passed...
Khenh Ichikawa Do
Feb 10, 202211 min read
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My first Birthday as an Orphan
Today is the 10th January 2022, it is my Birthday. My first birthday without my parents. I am still in the 100 days mourning period, so...
Khenh Ichikawa Do
Jan 12, 20224 min read
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Preparing my mothers funeral during Covid-19 in 2021
When my mum unexpectedly passed away from covid-19, we had to make all the arrangements for the traditional Chinese funeral with...
Khenh Ichikawa Do
Dec 22, 202128 min read
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Afterlife: Taoist Ten Courts of Hell & The Six Realms
When someone dies, they are brought to Hell (DIYU/地獄) by cow head and horse face (Niútóu mǎ liǎn/牛頭馬臉). Here they will cross the bridge...
Khenh Ichikawa Do
Dec 15, 20216 min read
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The day I lost my Mum
Mum tested positive for covid-19 on October 25th 2021, she was double vaccinated, reasonably healthy (daily walks in the park) and ate a...
Khenh Ichikawa Do
Dec 4, 20215 min read
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My fathers battle with Cancer
A journal of dads 6 weeks losing battle to Cancer and how it changed my life. Monday 26th October 2020 I was doing my regular fortnightly...
Khenh Ichikawa Do
Apr 30, 202125 min read
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Why I went Vegan
Growing up in a Chinese household, my parents always made sure we were well fed. My father was a big foodie and he loved to eat and cook...
Khenh Ichikawa Do
Apr 23, 20215 min read
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My Family background
A look into my family background and where my ancestors lived before my parents moved to the UK from Hong Kong in 1981. The "Do/Du" (杜)...
Khenh Ichikawa Do
Apr 13, 20213 min read
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Chinese New Year in the UK
Everything you need to know about preparing for Chinese new year Chinese New Year (新年), Spring Festival or the Lunar New Year, is the...
Khenh Ichikawa Do
Apr 5, 20218 min read
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Everything you need to know about preparing for a Chinese funeral in the UK
Traditional Chinese funerals can be overwhelming with customs and traditions especially if you know nothing about them. Here is a guide...
Khenh Ichikawa Do
Mar 19, 202117 min read
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