What was the last thing you did for play or fun? It’s Christmas season again, but this time I’m not navigating the biting cold of Berlin like I dud a decade ago. Instead, I’m in Istanbul, where the weather’s not as frigid, but the rain and overcast skies […]
What skills or lessons have you learned recently? Have you ever been gut-punched? I used to think it was just a cliché, something people said to describe minor disappointments. Then, several years ago, it happened to me. A phone call shattered my world, blindsiding me with a betrayal […]
List your top 5 grocery store items. Every week, like clockwork, I sit down to order groceries. Because honestly, the thought of actually going to the store after a long week of work, school runs, and commuting is…well, let’s just say it’s a hard pass. So, I click […]
What skills or lessons have you learned recently? As a Gen Xer, I’ve realized there’s value in staying current on music trends, not just for nostalgia’s sake, but for practical reasons, too. Whether I’m chatting with my son, keeping up with younger colleagues, or just needing a fun […]
What cities do you want to visit? I’m a wanderer who dreams of the seas, Of Lisbon’s bright winds and Dakar’s cool breeze. From Montevideo’s shores to Rio’s grand skies, I’ll wander the globe, my heart full of sighs. To Dubrovnik’s old streets, I’ll eagerly roam, Quito’s high […]
Is your life today what you pictured a year ago? Funny how life works. This time last year, I had a clear vision of what today would look like. I really did. Everyone told me that I could coadt this year because I had been so awesome. I […]
Do you ever see wild animals? I love animals—don’t get me wrong. But when they’re on my turf, eyeing my three dogs like they’re sizing up their next meal, it’s a different story. Lately, my backyard has become a wildlife arena, and my poor pups—especially my ten-pound dachshund—are […]
What’s your favorite cartoon? There’s something magical about an ensemble cast that just works. And no, I’m not talking about a perfectly curated ensemble with each character sparkling individually. I’m talking about Scooby-Doo, the ultimate team-up of lovable misfits, none of whom I ever wanted to be, but […]
What could you do less of? There are a few things I should do less of in life—like eating gummies when I’m supposed to be winding down or starting a new streaming show at midnight (who really needs sleep, right?). But another thing I’ve realized? I need to […]
Are you more of a night or morning person? Ever since I can remember, I’ve been a morning person. The kind of person who wakes up at dawn (or even before) without an alarm clock. As a child, I was that rare breed of kid that actually enjoyed […]
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