I love to travel, try new foods, ingest caffeine, and watch political news coverage. A psychologist by training trying to bring a little common sense to it all.
This morning at 6am, I found myself performing a modern urban ritual: the last-minute garbage run before pickup. As I dragged the bin to the curb, grumbling about the early hour, I caught a whiff of something unexpected. It was the unmistakable smell of summer. For the first […]
Today, I made a radical decision as a New Yorker: I didn’t run for the earlier train. Shocking, I know. Normally, I would sprint, heart pounding, lungs gasping, asthma wheezing, just to save a mere 15 minutes. But today, I chose differently. Picture this: I stood on the […]
Fridays are typically a beacon of respite, but today’s headlines were a mixed bag. Amidst the global chaos, a story about record-breaking heatwaves stood out. As I read about sweltering temperatures wreaking havoc across continents, I couldn’t help but think about my own summer plans—still on hold due […]
In the quiet of the morning,Before the world awakens,I feel the weight of expectation,A burden I’ve not forsaken. They see me as the glue,The strength that holds them tight,But being everyone’s adhesive,Is a never-ending fight. I patch up all the cracks,Mend hearts and shattered dreams,Yet the glue that […]
Sunday mornings are my cherished slice of peace. I brew a strong coffee and settle into the couch, skimming the Sunday news on my phone and Twitter feed. Sorry, “X” feed. This morning, a headline caught my eye: “Andrew McCarthy Revisits the Brat Pack Days.” McCarthy, a staple […]
Tuesdays have always felt like the forgotten middle child of the week—neither the fresh start of Monday nor the hopeful anticipation of Friday. But today, this random Tuesday, was about to change that narrative in the most peculiar way. The morning started with my usual routine, Florence and […]
Ah, Mondays. The day that demands an extra shot of espresso and a hefty dose of Florence and the Machine to survive. Today was no different, except that it seemed the universe decided to throw in a few random curveballs to keep things interesting. I even ordered a […]
Saturday nights have a peculiar magic, don’t they? Today was one of those days where everything felt slightly off-kilter, like a movie scene directed by a mischievous imp. It all started with my morning coffee, or rather, the lack thereof. My trusty coffee machine decided to take the […]
Nora Ephron’s wisdom resonates deeply: “Gather friends and feed them, laugh in the face of calamity, and cut out all the things—people, jobs—that no longer serve you.” I’ve learned the art of laughter, a balm for the soul, bringing levity to life’s inevitable chaos. A hearty laugh, the […]
What is your favorite season of year? Why? Ah, the perennial question: what is your favorite season of the year? For me, it’s spring. And no, it’s not just because I’m a spring baby, though that certainly adds a nostalgic charm. Spring, to me, symbolizes rejuvenation. It’s the […]
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