2025 (1)
- Monday, March 3 , You can’t always get what you want (Compositions)A literary analysis of Rainer Maria Rilke’s “The Wrecked Houses; The Big Thing” vs. John Cheever’s “The...
- Saturday, May 4 , Ursula Rising: The Female Problem in Renaissance Italy as seen in ‘The Borgias’ (Compositions)I'm thoroughly discontent with Ursula's depiction. Find out what I mean...
- Monday, April 29 , Blue Bell Knoll: A Fairy Story (Compositions)Once upon a time—because all good fairy stories start like that—there was a little girl. The little girl was blessed with hair as the night before dawn and eyes like the blue...
- Wednesday, January 10 , Describe an item you were incredibly attached to as a youth. What became of it? (Ask Me Anything)Reflecting on nostalgia, the author recalls the cherished moments from 1988 when a McDonald's Muppet Babies promotion provided a Miss Piggy plush that played a significant role in...
- Tuesday, January 9 , What is your mission? (Ask Me Anything)I express satisfaction with my life, despite acknowledging the struggle of balancing the pursuit of writing (passion) with financial stability (profit)....
- Monday, January 8 , What are your thoughts on the concept of living a very long life? (Ask Me Anything)I would reconsider a long life if youthfulness could be...
- Sunday, January 7 , What could you do differently? (Ask Me Anything)The author identifies as a problem solver who tolerates imperfection but is driven to reevaluate and refine them over...
- Saturday, January 6 , If you had a freeway billboard, what would it say? (Ask Me Anything)The content quotes lyrics from "The Good Old Days" by The Libertines....
- Friday, January 5 , Do you spend more time thinking about the future or the past? Why? (Ask Me Anything)I reflect on my shift from exploring my past in the early days of blogging to focusing on the future due to anxiety and desire for hope....
- Thursday, January 4 , What is the greatest gift someone could give you? (Ask Me Anything)I express a deep desire for relief from the burden of student loans, reflecting on the sacrifices made for education and longing to be free from the debt....
- Wednesday, January 3 , What colleges have you attended? (Ask Me Anything)I attended multiple colleges and faced financial hardship, but persevered, achieving success despite personal and professional challenges....
- Tuesday, January 2 , Do you play in your daily life? What says “playtime” to you? (Ask Me Anything)Incorporating play into our lives is not just for children. For writers, play can be an antidote to writer's block....
- Monday, January 1 , What are your biggest challenges? (Ask Me Anything)A quick dive into three challenges that are shaping the current trajectory of my journey....
- Sunday, December 31 , Closing out 2023 (Sketches)Get ready to reflect on the rollercoaster that was 2023 and join me as I share my personal roundup of the year, exploring its triumphs, challenges, and memorable moments....
- Monday, July 10 , The key to a meaningful life is to live one filled with joy (Wellness)Joy can be found in the smallest moments, relationships, and simple pleasures. By embracing joy and cherishing the moments, we can lead a life of fulfillment....
- Monday, April 3 , A hui hou, or until we meet again (Sketches)As I reflect on the life of my loyal companion and the special bond we shared, I find comfort and hope in our...
- Saturday, March 18 , Me, myself, & I: writing my story as I go (Sketches)A weekly check-in with myself lets me gauge the progress for the week and identify my wins, dilemmas, and barriers to...
- Tuesday, March 14 , 7 things I continue to discover about my writing process (Sketches)I've been writing for as long as I can remember but only fine-tuned my discipline within the last few years. Here, I discuss my personal experience and insight into how my writing...
- Wednesday, February 22 , Giving up social media for Lent: a digital detox (Wellness)I discuss my latest digital detox, the benefits of giving up social media for Lent, and tips that help me stay on track....
- Friday, February 17 , The path to physical fitness begins with a 5k (Wellness)I explore the importance of setting the specific fitness goal of running a virtual 5k marathon and discuss how I'm creating a measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound plan...
- Wednesday, February 15 , Overcoming seasonal allergies: a story of resilience (Wellness)This article tells the story of one person's resilience in overcoming seasonal allergies. Learn how they deal with allergy attacks and stay resilient and...
- Wednesday, February 8 , The total rehaul: erasure, redemption, and validation (Site Updates)When we talk about a total rehaul, we often think of a strategy or process — a tactic to enhance or transform....
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