I woke up yesterday morning with my head spinning, a buzz in my ears, and shortness of breath. I knew without even pulling out the
Category: a writer’s soul
Experience is a Lousy Teacher
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Experience is the best teacher.” Cute, but let’s be real: if experience were a teacher, it would be the kind
What Time Never Stole From Me
Let’s be honest: time has stolen quite a bit, and these are all intangible assets that can’t be ordered online. My waistline, for one. The
Trust Doesn’t Auto-Recover
There’s a myth we don’t challenge enough, especially in leadership circles and personal development spaces: that an apology restores trust. It doesn’t. Trust, once broken,
A Love Affair That Never Was
Beer is Germany’s unofficial blood type, served with everything from football matches to funerals. I, however, am German on paper but Filipino in upbringing—raised in
I Eat Alone, But Not Lonely
I am often asked what the hardest thing is about living the quiet, reclusive life that I do. In order to answer that, I have
