This was their ritual. Every other Sunday, they would go do laundry. Even though they lived in a fun, nice building, they still didn’t have a washer and dryer in their apartment. It was vastly annoying. Hence, they started a laundry sunday ritual where they could clean and […]
I really love baths. For the past decade, or so, I’ve tried taking a bath every night. It’s my time. My gift to myself. There were times, in the past, when I took baths and answered work calls. Dumb move. Really, dumb move. Anyone will tell you that […]
The passing of time is supposed to help you move on. I’m not too sure about that. “Unfortunately, the clock is ticking, the hours are going by. The past increases, the future recedes. Possibilities decreasing, regrets mounting.” – Haruki Murakami I look back and feel sadness. Time passes […]
I can’t believe what you say, because I see what you do.James Baldwin Is there anything more that needs to be said? Tell me who your friends are, I’ll tell you who you are? Actions speak louder than words. Some people like to put on blast their accomplishments. […]
We are about to hit the beginning of the work week. The unemployment rate is below 4%. There are a lot of job openings at different levels in different sectors. Organizations are looking to hire. However, we all went through a pandemic where we were forced, in some […]
A sad song had been helpful. A walk had been of great use. A silly television show such as Big Bang Theory helped her laugh. Now she was going to go to a game where she could scream, boo, cheer on and just let it out. Or so […]
It was not something I had thought about. It’s not something I had ever envisioned doing. It’s not something I had looked forward to. But I did it. The day came and not only got through it, but it also went well. I’m talking about the memorial service […]
There are times when you are faced with situations that are completely unbearable. And, no matter how many times you note that “this too shall pass,” you can’t self-soothe. We often, as a society, advise new moms to let a crying baby cry it out and “self-soothe.” That […]
This year has not been easy, and it’s only February. Some people say it can only get better from here. Statistically speaking, I’m not convinced of that. Nonetheless, I keep going allowing myself to vent here and there along the way. Today, I just had to stop and […]
Apparently, we shouldn’t be afraid to suffer. Suffering is just one state of being. And, we all go through it in different phases and parts of our lives. If we can get through suffering. Embrace its emotional turbulence and ride along with it, the pain will lessen. That’s […]
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