For years, I wore my engagement and wedding rings. Then the pandemic hit and I started thinking about what those rings actually mean to me. I got engaged in a botanical garden in Egypt. I was waiting in a gazebo while he used the bathroom. When he came back, he Read more…
With the ability to work remotely, the digital nomad lifestyle is growing. It sounds like a dream but personally, I wouldn’t want to be one. First of all, I enjoy travelling From Japan, Egypt, Mexico to Italy, I’ve stepped foot in more countries than I can count on my fingers. Read more…
“Should I have kids? Maybe if I meet a guy who wants them but for now, nope.” “I don’t want my life to change right now but that stupid biological clock is ticking.” “Parenting seems so hard and tiring but then why do all these people do it?” “I’m on Read more…
“I’m not scared; I’m just not motivated to start my goals right now.” “I’ll start my diet on Monday.” “Watching Netflix on a Friday night is way more fun than going out and meeting someone.” “I don’t have time to workout.” “Paying off that student loan can wait; these shoes Read more…
EPISODE 18: HOW TO GET ALONG WITH YOUR IN-LAWS Oh the in laws. We’ve all heard the jokes. Monster -in-laws. “Oh better brace yourselves, get the whiskey, my dreaded in-laws are coming over tonight.” Personally, I have an OK relationship with my in-laws. We’re not exactly best friends but we Read more…
Did you hear about the shooting in that town? What about that woman who was murdered on her way home from work? Or that country that keeps massacring its own people? No – most likely, I wouldn’t have heard it because I don’t pay attention to those stories. It’s not Read more…
Remember those shows where they would show clips from old episodes? I loved them because it was like reliving the best parts of the season. With over 60 posts, it’s been an incredible journey and I’m so grateful to all my readers. Every story told, every word read, every sentence digested Read more…
First of all, I don’t judge a parent for sharing pictures of their kids on social media. It’s a personal choice and ultimately, it’s what works for their family. I don’t know how many photos and videos I have of my daughter but I know there are a lot. Like other Read more…
The quiet, submissive Japanese businesswoman; the self-sacrificing, man-pleasing Chinese wife; the docile, needy Korean female international student. Whenever I hear these stereotypes, I first cringe in disgust knowing that these are some people’s fantasies; then, a wave of anger hits me like a ton of bricks, mad about the misperception Read more…
You don’t always have to be positive and happy. It’s okay not to be okay all the time. Ever feel down? Like giving up? Shitty? Recently, I experienced extreme disappointment. Without going into the details of what happened (just not ready yet), I realized I was coping with these feelings Read more…