A few days ago, I watched a woman at a café do something strangely beautiful. She was sitting alone by the window, mid-thirties maybe, hair in a loose bun, wearing that soft tiredness you only earn by being a fully functional adult for too long. Her laptop was open. Her planner was open. Her phone … Continue reading The Soft Art of Becoming (Without Losing Yourself)
A few weeks ago, I hit up this amazing concert. The lights were flashing, the bass was loud, and everyone was singing along as if we shared a deep connection. The atmosphere was a mix of nostalgia and excitement, making me realize, “Wow, we’re all kind of crazy together right now.” Everyone was loud and … Continue reading The Quiet Art of Knowing Your Worth
I’m heading to Kuala Lumpur for a few days, and I’m bringing- as always- my favorite person with me. Yes, my husband. My truest best friend. The one who knows exactly when I need caffeine, quiet, or space… and somehow always hands me the right one. We’re not running from drama or drowning in crisis. … Continue reading When Life Asks You to Brew a Little Slower
Last night, after one of those slow, affectionate nights together, my husband and I ended up talking. The kind of late-night talk that feels honest and easy. He said something that stayed with me. “You know, when our kids still a little…,” he told me, “I rarely saw you the way I used to, as … Continue reading The Art of Noticing Each Other Again
It happened at a café one morning.I was a little bit jetlagged, standing in line for coffee, when someone walked right in front of me and ordered first. For a second, I froze. That little spark of irritation came up, the kind that whispers, Whattt, Seriously? In my head, I started building the usual story; maybe … Continue reading The Skill of Not Taking Things Seriously
