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I cannot recall a specific moment that triggered that realization, maybe because what made me decide to marry him is a combination of many little things. Read more
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I believe anger is sometimes warranted—especially if you’ve been wronged by someone who has always been aware that their actions may, in fact, negatively impact other people. Read more
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Here I am, wiping down my tears which, for some reason, just won’t stop flowing. I just realized something important about my younger self—something ground-breaking. And it’s all thanks to this rom-com I just finished watching. Read more
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In the last seven months, I have grieved the death of a loved one, received a writing fellowship, been invited to speak at my alma mater’s moving-up ceremony, had an asthma attack, switched jobs twice, and more. Read more
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January should be quick, like a trial period that ends before you can even make the most of the product or service you are sampling. But it did not seem to be the case with this year’s January, as it felt longer than it should have been. Read more
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I was supposed to write a year-end post before 2023 came to an end, but a lot of things happened toward the end of that year and I simply lost track of time. But since we’re only five days into 2024, I think it is not yet too late to try to catch up. So, now, let me share with you 23 of the many important lessons I learned in 2023. Read more
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When I look back to that memory now, it still gives me a lot of confidence boost—something I appreciate because when things get tough and it becomes so much easier to hate oneself, it is so nice to be reminded of past wins, no matter how small or silly they may be in the eyes of others. Read more
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I am not mad because I know what it’s like to be so passionate about something that you get so engrossed with it and forget about the rest of the world. In fact, that’s how I am when I get so hooked on a book or when I get so invested in whatever it is I am writing. Read more
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What many individuals do not seem to realize is that hard work, in the context of a relationship, does not mean a person has to suffer and just let the other cross certain boundaries to the point that they are already being taken advantage of and disrespected. Read more