There's a moment in The Devils Wear Prada that always stays with me. That movie was when I'm a grew up, but it still lingers until now. Andy is standing in Paris. She looks composed now. Sharp. Capable. She's no longer the girl who didn't fit. She's earned her place. And yet, something in her … Continue reading Who Are You Still Being Loyal To?
I once watched someone get misunderstood in the most ordinary way. No confrontation. No raised voices. Just a comment that landed differently than intended. Nothing happened on the surface. But if you looked closely, you could see the familiar moment arrive, that tiny pause where a person usually decides whether to explain themselves, correct the … Continue reading The Quiet Version of Self-Worth
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
