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.
What’s something you would attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail. In the wild and whimsical world of hypotheticals, where “failure” is just a word in the dictionary rather than a potential stumbling block, the possibilities are as boundless as the sky. So, let’s embark on a […]
In the colorful tapestry of our lives, there are days that bear the weight of superstitions, days that evoke a sense of foreboding, and for me, one such day is Friday the 13th. It’s a date that carries with it a legacy of fears and superstitions for many, […]
What skill would you like to learn? Today, truly permit me to sound like a psychologist. In the ever-evolving journey of life, there are countless skills I’d like to learn. I’ve already learned many. Some useful (i.e. how to tell if soneone is lying) and some not so […]
What would you do if you lost all your possessions? Viola Davis once said, “The only picture I have of my childhood is the picture of me in kindergarten.” This quote resonates with me on a profound level because, like Viola, I know what it’s like to lose […]
Life has a peculiar way of intertwining our most ordinary possessions with the profound moments that shape our existence. For me, that connection is embodied in a simple red Chinese noodle bowl – a vessel of both nostalgia and grief. It’s a symbol of life’s fragility, a stark […]
I felt like a melody today. I was in a poetic state of mind. I woke up knowing that a tempest is brewing. I woke up bothered, more so than usual, by inauthenticity. Here is what is spinning in my mind. In a world of plastic smiles and […]
Tell us about a time when you felt out of place. As I sit down to reflect on the prompt, “Tell us about a time when you felt out of place,” I can’t help but smile. You see, I believe that feeling out of place can be a […]
In the depths of heartbreak’s cruel embrace,I wandered through a shadowed place,Where pain cut deep, like jagged knife,And shattered dreams became my life. Gutted, torn, my soul laid bare,I wondered if I’d find repair,For in that moment’s searing heat,I questioned if I’d still be me. Did the heartbreak […]
Your life without a computer: what does it look like? Sigh. As I sat here for eight hours interacting via a screen, I pondered the implications. Picture this: A world without computers. It sounds like the stuff of dystopian novels or the premise of a sci-fi thriller. But […]
It’s been quite a journey since I first embarked on this blog back in 2012. If you haven’t noticed by now, I’ve been quite nostalgic as of late. I’ve also been trying to dig back into my sense of whimsy. As I’ve been noting, from deep dives into […]
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