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?
*Stoic calm meets modern self-care (think Ryan Holiday, Nedra Tawwab, Cal Newport).* A friend once sank into my sofa and sighed, “I’m drowning… kids, work, friends, everything needs me.” I’ve been there too. Honestly, sometimes life feels like starring in Mariah Carey’s Whenever You Call, except everyone’s calling and texting, and DM-ing at once. My calendar … Continue reading Protect Your Peace, Even in the DMs
Last month, a friend teased me: “You’re so nice, but also… kind of hard to reach.” I laughed it off, but it stayed with me. Was that a compliment or a quiet complaint? For years, I’ve kept myself approachable: warm, helpful, open. I tried to be someone others felt comfortable reaching out to. I said … Continue reading The Art of Unforgettable Presence
When I decided to start writing here, I made a promise to myself: I would write anything that crossed my mind. Even though it's probably raw and immature. I just want to be honest with myself; in most cases, writing about it may bring ease to me. People say: Writing is therapy. And this one … Continue reading Dearest Friends, Stop The Drama, Please!
Salesperson: “Free chocolate sample?”Me: “Okay.” (bites, oh they're good!)Salesperson: “They’re on promo.”Me: “Hmm. No thanks.”Salesperson: “They might sell out.”Me: "Okay, fine." (now $25 poorer with 3 packs of chocolates that I didn't need and even know they existed 90 seconds ago) Familiar? Of course. I bet you've been in this kind of situation, especially when doing the grocery shopping. At first, we … Continue reading Why We Struggle to Say No: The Power of Reciprocity
