Sonder (n.) The realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own.
hey, friends. we made it; we're nine years old. this year sure was full of new experiences—some of them marvelous and others quite upsetting (but I will not really get into the latter). I started my phd, I taught lab to college students (keeping in mind that the course was completely new to me), I … Continue reading nine
hi friends, I had initially hoped that my I-need-a-break-from-wordpress phase would be a revolutionary one-year hiatus, but as more days rapidly go by, I feel a little more inspired to share some thoughts and updates. long post ahead moving abroad & experiencing love in numerous forms a few years ago, I published (and re-archived) a … Continue reading a while later: an update
hi. lately i've been seeking to have more honest conversations. I reckon that, amidst the chaos of every-day life, we do not always have the capacity to engage in honest—potentially vulnerable—exchanges with others. so, here it goes... I've been blogging for the past eight years, and every few years or so, I decide to dive … Continue reading not a good bye, but a see you soon
hi. found a new home has officially turned eight—and never in my life did i think that something such as a blog would truly be an indispensable element of my time on earth. i love how my wordpress anniversary falls a little more than a week away from new year's day because it allows me … Continue reading eight
I recurrently joke about being a 'thinker'—it's a way for me to justify why I am constantly contemplating things and trying to better fathom the stimuli. but what's a thought, if left unexpressed? what's a reflection, if not brought to life through discussion with our peers? I mean, isn't this how philosophy came to become … Continue reading seven
So. much. stuff. is. happening. When I became an adult four years ago, I wish someone would have told me that it'll be impossible to blog as frequently! Oh, well. It's alright. I sure want this post to be clear of negative energy because I have things I reaaally want to share! Because of the … Continue reading 22: Part II
The rules are simple. Below is a list of questions/actions that are meant to be answered when playing with your friends. Inspired by We're Not Really Strangers, all I'm going to ask from you is to send the link of this post to your friends. If the person you sent it to can and wants … Continue reading A Game to Bring Some More Positive Emotions Into Your Day
“I think God is using the situation as a solution to so many problems we forgot about. I know the coronavirus is life-threatening and all, but I don’t think it’s a coincidence that kids are very rarely affected by the virus. People have always requested a day off to just sit at home and do … Continue reading Quarantine Journal #12
As I got out of bed this morning, I felt the pain clutching every single one of my back muscles. I stood up, shoulders dropped forward, barely able to straighten them, and looked directly at the mirror. I saw an ogre. Oh, wait. That's me. I hate myself. I decided that I am going to … Continue reading Quarantine Journal #10 – I hate myself
I’m very proud of you for finding the courage to face the world today. For giving yourself another chance. For taking your time. For handling things one challenge at-a-time. For trying to be the best you can be. For getting over your “I’m unhappy” and turning it into “I couldn’t be happier”. For believing in … Continue reading I’m Very Proud of You
Found a New Home 