Tag: life
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When You’re No Longer Her Baby
I’ve started to stop thinking about my mom. After a long day yesterday, I realized I had spent the whole day without thinking about her—something that has practically never happened before. What happens if one day comes and I never think about her again? What if I die, and she’s the last thing on my… Read more
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The Weight of Words: How One Conversation Changed My Perspective
What’s one moment in your life that completely changed the way you think or approach the world? I don’t remember the exact day this moment occurred, but I do remember the exact place I was at. I was sitting in my first-ever one-bedroom apartment at my dining table. I was in my favorite rollie chair,… Read more
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Soul Clients & Silent Signs
1/8/2025: There’s a cardinal sitting on my balcony right now. Have you ever heard the theory about cardinals? The little red birds with a mohawk? The theory is that every time you see one, someone from your life who’s passed away is coming to check on you. I never really know the reason they visit,… Read more
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New Year, New Dates: The Dating Journey Begins
Well, it’s officially a new year, and I’ve officially decided that this year, I will actually give dating a real try. I’d like to sit here and say that I’ve been trying this whole time, but that’s simply not true. I was listening to the Pretty Basic podcast the other day, and one of the girls mentioned… Read more
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Tough Love & Unspoken Words: The Story of ‘IKA’
When I was younger, my family used to call me “IKA.” It means squid in Japanese. I originally got this nickname because of my sister. She was unable to pronounce my actual name, and the only thing she could spew was “IKA IKA IKA.” I used to hate the nickname because I thought squids were… Read more
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The 2025 Letter to Myself
I used to think it was so cliche thinking “new year, new me” but I love a fresh start. It’s so nice to be able to reflect back on twelve month, looking at my happiest moment and also being able to forgive myself for the mistakes I made that year.I started a tradition three years… Read more