I found this note tucked safely in my college notebook – my ‘Idea Journal’. It took me back in memory lane. This is a receipt from a local market of the gift items I’ve purchased. Before I proceed any further, here’s a little background info. During my undergrad, I was the studious kid(aka. Teacher’s favorite). […]
The Comparison Trap
The reason why we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind-the-scenes with everyone else’s highlight reel. Steven Furtick We all know the gut-wrenching feelings that arise when we compare our worst moments with some else’s highlight reel. It could be about anything – financial, social status, physical appearances, etc. It makes us feel […]
What COVID taught me
Hello world! Life in lockdown has been overwhelming, actually really frustrating. We are all hanging in there. As I sit at my desk gazing at the computer screen to write my 9th Sunday blog, I’m both numb and at peace. This year hasn’t been easy. I’ve lost 2 family members, my anxiety was at an all-time […]
My COVID Travel Hack
2019 was quite eventful. Yet when I try to remember my most happy memories, our(me and le Husband) 5 week unplanned trip to Vietnam is the first thing that comes to my mind. We have never gone on long trips for more than a week, so 5 weeks was quite a stretch and we were […]
My Dentist’s Chair
Don’t be scared. It will be over in a minute. You are a brave girl, right? As a kid, I’ve been terribly terrified about visiting the dentist – the sound of the drill machine, intolerable nerve pricks, the thought of me dying while lying on the dentist’s chair, etc. would scare me to death. I […]
Unrealistic Expectations
Why can’t he just do this? ⠀Only if she listened to me !! ⠀How hard is it for him to make a little adjustment? No matter what I do, she will always complain. Do any of these phrases sound familiar?We all know that we can’t control other people’s reactions and that it is unfair to […]