Get up

It’s 5:45am. I’m tired. Did I even sleep? Doesn’t feel like it. I shuffle out to the living room. My back feels stiff but I check my workout planner anyway. Boxing: Non-Stop, with Michael Olajide Jr. Sounds horrible- I mean fun. Round 1. Jump ropes. I don’t have a jump rope so I mime it. … Read more

Love on the Spectrum

I’ve watched plenty of dating shows including fellow Netflix programs Love is Blind and Indian Matchmaking. So coming into Love on the Spectrum, I was ready to see some ridiculous personalities, unreasonable expectations, and general extremeness. Instead, what I found were extraordinarily genuine individuals, real dating struggles, and a diverse glimpse into the world of … Read more

This too shall pass

As the ancient Persian fable goes, a powerful king challenged his sages to give him something that would make him happy when he is sad. The wise men deliberated and produced a ring with the inscription, “this too shall pass”. This famous proverb is most commonly used when people are going through tough times. However, … Read more

Patience

Immediate responses. Instant rewards. Now. The world is getting faster and faster. Demands from bosses, clients, and customers. We want deliveries as soon as we confirm a purchase. It’s no wonder, we’re bombarded with the lure of get rich quick schemes and too-good-to-be-true weight loss programs. These industries continue to thrive because the culture of … Read more