I don’t know if it’s my third-culture upbringing, my Aquarius placements (IYKYK), or both—but growing up, I never truly felt like I belonged anywhere. Everywhere I went, I felt like my existence came with an asterisk, a disclaimer for why I looked like a puzzle piece that should fit, but never truly clicked into place….
Tag: mental health
Just Suck it Up and Say You’re Sorry: How Ego Can Sabotage Your Life
One of the hardest things my twenties taught me is that I’m not always right. It seems like a pretty simple lesson, doesn’t it? Glaringly obvious, even. But you’d be surprised how much we lie to ourselves to protect our own egos—and how much damage it causes down the line. I was an A+ student,…
You Are Not an Island
The spin class that saved my life I know what you’re thinking. “Are you really going to sit here and romanticise a class where people sit and pedal on stationary bikes?” Well, yes and no. Because this isn’t just about spin – it’s about finding community when you need it most. Earlier this year, I…
If You Don’t Pre-Plan, You Will Fail (Trust Me)
The trials and tribulations of a “Just Wing It’ gal I set out to write 30 blog posts in 30 days ahead of my 30th birthday. Today is day five, and here I am, just getting around to writing blog post number two. So, friends, I thought I’d share the most relevant lesson I’m clearly…
Everything I Thought I Knew About Grief Was Wrong
Mornings are the hardest. You’d think nights would be; getting into bed, trying to go to sleep but the thoughts of your departed loved one(s) swarm in your mind, keeping you wide awake, staring at the ceiling. But I’ve found nights to be the only time for respite. I’ve been longing for the sunset these…
Coffee & Chaos 