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Anger isn’t always bad: My thoughts on ‘The Glory’
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…
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How a rom-com helped me understand my younger self
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.…
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Life updates
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…
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The longest January ever
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.…
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23 important lessons from 2023
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…
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A throwback to my ‘beauty queen’ era
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…
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Newsletter alert: Watch me eat my feelings
I have launched a newsletter in which I will share my musings about food—something I am so fascinated by and feel strongly about. You can…
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Traveling’s more fun when you’re not running away from anything
Since I no longer need an escape from my current reality, I now approach travel more intentionally. I no longer travel for the sake of…
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Why ‘me time’ is important even when you’re married
I took myself on a date yesterday. I visited a bookstore, bought a book I’d been looking forward to reading, and had a huge meal…
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A letter to my 22-year-old self
I know things are not exactly as okay as you would hope, but trust me, it’s not going to be like this forever. In fact,…