What’s the story behind your nickname? My mother named me after my aunt. When they were both young kids, my aunt saved my mother from drowning. I believe that thereafter, my mother not only felt indebted to her but also felt a lot of respect towards her. To […]
Organizational psychologist Adam Grant noted that “unscheduled time isn’t wasted. It’s invested in well-being.” Yet, so many of us fret over wasted time in the workplace and at home. Some over helicopter their children to the point that their kids are over-scheduled, running from one thing to the […]
What are your future travel plans? I know I want to go. I know, I want to go somewhere. I know, I need to get away. But where to and when? I spent a large part of the day writing out my travel wish list on a whiteboard. […]
What’s your favorite game (card, board, video, etc.)? Why? I’m currently recuperating from surgery. I’m supposed to be happy to have some time off from work. Which I am. I’m supposed to be making the most of this time. Which I don’t whether I am or not, as […]
What foods would you like to make? There was a time when I used to bake and cook meals. There was a time when there were those who loved eating my gooey brownies. I loved how happy it made my family to devour those brownies. They would make […]
Dogs or cats? Dogs rule. I think I have made that pronuncement three times this week. I may state it a few more times before the week ends. I have always felt that way. I actually grew up with cats, but I was and still am severely allergic […]
Which activities make you lose track of time? Losing track of time is such an easy thing to do nowadays. Or in actuality, it has always been easy to lose track of time. When you’re first in love. When you have a newborn. When you start a new […]
What bothers you and why? I hate delays. I’m really bothered by people who always run late. I dislike having to wait despite a set time appointment. In health care, we have something called cycle time. It’s the time from when you check in till when you are […]
List 10 things you know to be absolutely certain. These are my truths: I love my son unconditionally I try my best to be non-judgmental I don’t give up Insects love my blood Dogs rule I am good at my job Mysteries are good for the mind, body, […]
Are you seeking security or adventure? There really shouldn’t be so many either/or situations in life. There should be negotiated and nuanced situations. I believe we all want a sense of security. We want to feel warm and protected. We want to feel sure-footed. We want to know […]
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