Some people claim a day.Some people claim a week.I, being a New Yorker with a flair for the dramatic, claim a month for my birthday. A whole 30-day festival of me. I highly recommend it. In my generous spirit, I also allow others to have a birthday month.Whether […]
It’s Mother’s Day, and I’m feeling all the things—joyful, grateful, wistful, and slightly amused by the strange turns life takes. May is already my power month—birthday, blooming flowers, celebratory energy—and Mother’s Day ties it all together like the perfect bow on an already loud, glittery gift. I love […]
Something strange happened yesterday. Or rather, something didn’t happen. April 1st came and went without a single prank. Not one. No fake lottery wins. No switched-out sugar and salt. No “I’m moving to Mars” announcements. Not even a harmless “Guess what? I’m quitting my job to become a […]
April 1st—a day of jokes, pranks, and fake news for the masses, but for me, it’s so much more than that. It’s a day that belonged to my mom. She loved planning the perfect prank—her April Fool’s Day masterpieces. You couldn’t escape it. You’d wake up knowing something […]
I’ve been asked this question often: Who are you? It’s one of those questions that seems simple, but the moment you try to answer, you find yourself lost in a maze of stories, roles, and contradictions. Who am I? I’m the girl who grew up in the Bronx, […]
The other night, I found myself in a dream so vivid and strange that it felt like I had stumbled into an alternate universe. Picture this: I was a tourist in this otherworldly place, trying to take a perfect shot of a dome-shaped building that seemed almost mystical. […]
What’s your favorite game (card, board, video, etc.)? Why? There it sits on the shelf, a box a bit frayed at the edges, yet filled with countless memories: Connect Four. Every night, my mom and I would engage in epic battles of red and yellow discs, our laughter […]
What personal belongings do you hold most dear? In a world filled with fleeting moments and constant change, there are certain personal belongings that anchor us, providing comfort and continuity. My trusty red cup, for instance, has been a steadfast companion for nearly 16 years. I got it […]
Share a story about someone who had a positive impact on your life. On this Mother’s Day, as I reflect on the journey that has led me to where I stand today, I am filled with profound gratitude for the woman who shaped my path with unwavering love […]
If you could be a character from a book or film, who would you be? Why? Growing up, we all had our cinematic idols. For me, it was Clarice from “Silence of the Lambs” – smart, courageous, and always hearing the metaphorical lamb’s cry. But as life unfolds, […]
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