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 other people.
Category: Self
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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. And it’s all thanks to this rom-com I just finished watching.
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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 mater’s moving-up ceremony, had an asthma attack, switched jobs twice, and more.
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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. But it did not seem to be the case with this year’s January, as it felt longer than it should have been.
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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 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,…
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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 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…
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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 being away.
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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 at one of my favorite restaurants. I sat at my favorite table and had the usual stuff: salmon soup, pork belly with yakiniku sauce, chicken skin, grilled corn, rice, and…
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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, I am writing to assure you that things will be a lot easier in the future. They are going to be so great that you will find it hard to…