I’ve always had a thing for mysteries. Growing up, Scooby-Doo was my jam—solving spooky mysteries with a goofy crew in a van (a dream gig, really). But this year, I took my mystery obsession to a new level. Scandinavian murder mysteries? Check. Dark, brooding detectives wandering icy landscapes? […]
Every year, linguists and dictionaries propose a “word of the year” that supposedly sums up the collective consciousness. This year, we’ve had some interesting contenders: “brain rot,” “polarization,” and even “demure.” But as I sit here and reflect on the world around me, I can’t help but think […]
Here we are, July 2nd. Halfway through the year, yet it feels like a lifetime since January. I remember stepping into 2024 with hope and a twinkle of optimism, the kind that only the end of December can muster. But life, ever the unpredictable trickster, had other plans. […]
What are your biggest challenges? Dear 2024, Here we stand at the threshold of your existence, penning down my hopes and wishes for the next chapter. As a veteran of life’s ups and downs, I’ve decided to ditch the usual resolutions and instead, send you a letter—a heart-to-heart, […]
Well, that day has finally come. The last day of 2023. Here we are, standing at the crossroads bidding farewell to 2023. In some ways, it feels like I’ve been waiting for this day with bated breath, exhaling after a tumultuous ride. To say it’s been a challenging […]
Is your life today what you pictured a year ago? I can’t help but acknowledge the unpredictable twists of the past year. Last year, I triumphantly checked off the last state on my list, relishing the adventurer’s spirit that guided me to the snowy landscapes of Alaska. Little […]