What started with my admiration for the heroic 9/11 dogs Roselle and Salty—their bravery, loyalty, and companionship—has, in recent days, evolved into a desire to learn more about that day. This curiosity has become evident across my Facebook feed and has even influenced my YouTube recommendations. For the first time in my life, I’ve felt […]
Earlier this year, I wrote about recommitting to walking in 2025. I’m happy to announce (with a proud smile) that I’ve kept that promise. More than that, I didn’t let the fact that the year is already nearing its end discourage me from starting. Alongside the joy of keeping my word, however, comes the honesty
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The undeniable significance of names as a fundamental part of our identity truly struck me during a university lecture. My classmates and I eagerly answered a question about ourselves, skipping over the simplest detail—our names—until the lecturer pointed it out. Reflecting on that moment, I’ve come to understand why some individuals choose to legally change
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A hilariously relatable meme video making the rounds on social media, with a wooden-mic-type impression, sarcastically highlights how grating last December’s anthem sounds when played in January. This particular course of the Amapiano 2024 hit Biri Marung—easily recognized by its catchy “cash kontant huh” hook—draws an amusing parallel to the natural ebb and flow of
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Seated among some unfamiliar older people—men in suit jackets and women with doeks covering their heads—I found myself in a sitting room stripped of its familiar arrangement. Gone were the sofas, the TV, the coffee table, and the Victorian-style ceramic figurines that once decorated the space. Taking their place was a pure white wooden casket,
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Almost three decades ago, I was born on a Tuesday. Last week marked the fifth time my birthday has fallen on a Tuesday since then. Ironically, this year also marks five years since I last worked. After much effort securing the role, I began my first job the day after my birthday, six years ago.
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“Life happens.” “Just do it.” “Don’t wait for perfection before you start. Start somewhere so you can have something tangible you can work to perfect.” These are just a few of the many motivational quotes I’ve taken screenshots of and kept saved in my phone’s gallery for years. Similarly, starting this blog has been something I’ve kept on my mind’s to-do list
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