As the calendar flips to my birthday month, there’s a whisper of anticipation in the air, mingled with a tinge of trepidation. For the past four years, my birthday has been overshadowed by heavy work commitments, the weight of battling through having COVID, and the ever-looming presence of […]
The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on forcing out the old, but in building up the new” – Socrates In the grand tapestry of life, change is the master weaver, crafting new patterns and shifting landscapes with every thread. Yet, amidst the […]
As I embark on yet another chapter of the nomadic dance called moving, I find myself waltzing through a labyrinth of memories, each corner adorned with the ghosts of gifts past. With over twenty moves under my belt, I’ve become a seasoned traveler in the art of packing […]
In the tumultuous sea of life, two quotes from my late-night television viewing stand as beacons of wisdom, guiding me through the tempests with wit and fortitude. “The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday,” a rallying cry for champions in every arena, that I first heard on the show […]
When is the last time you took a risk? How did it work out? In the grand sing and danceo of life, risk-taking is the daring twirl that propels us forward, unveiling new horizons and possibilities. My past journeys, adorned with golden rings of opportunity, speaks volumes about […]
Today, amidst the mundane rhythm of chores and errands, I found myself serenaded by a melody of pure joy. As I trudged up and down the stairs, folding laundry and tidying up, I was greeted by the sweet sound of my son’s off-key singing drifting through the air. […]
Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind. Ah, the sweet serendipity of spontaneity – that delightful dance with the unexpected that adds a splash of color to the canvas of life. As a self-professed aficionado of routine and structure, I must admit that I recently […]
Ah, the solar eclipse – nature’s grand spectacle, a cosmic ballet of light and shadow that leaves us in awe of the universe’s boundless wonders. Or at least, that’s how it used to be. This time around, I must confess, I found myself caught off guard, unprepared for […]
Describe one positive change you have made in your life. Picture this: a self-proclaimed water hater embarking on a journey towards hydration enlightenment. Yes, folks, that’s me – the one who used to equate drinking water with medieval torture. Yuck. Or as my six year old niece saus […]
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Ah, the perennial question: “Where do you see yourself in 10 years?” As I ponder this query, my mind becomes a kaleidoscope of possibilities, each one more tantalizing than the last. In one scenario, I envision myself embarking on a […]