Unexpected Push out of Covid Bubble

The aunty who does housekeeping took the day off. But mom already put clothes in the washing machine and the sink is full of dishes. She got ready for office and told me and Sunny to split the work. She did warn us that we will be ripped if we don't finish the work by the time she comes home for lunch. She ain't wrong because we do have a history of not doing the chores. I used the 'I have so much work today, you do it this time, next time I'll do for sure' card with Sunny and it didn't work. He took doing the dishes and I took drying the clothes. I connected my AirPods for music and was dancing in the balcony drying the clothes. 10 minutes later. Exactly when I was listening to The Show by Lenka where she sings "I'm just a little girl lost in the moment, I'm so scared but I don't show it" and swaying to the beat, the shirt I was drying on the wire, hit the AirPod on my left ear sending it flying. No!

A Healing Soul

We all had a stethoscope moving on our chest or a thermometer sticking under our tongue every time we were sick. Just like how physical discomfort triggers fever, mental discomfort triggers depression. Being in depression is as common as finger cuts while cooking. So, what X-ray should I use to diagnose my depression, and what... Continue Reading →

Take me back.

✨Twenty Eighteen WinterRevising research work paper by paperConferences, dress up, & formal demeanorAt last, school break to a busy semester. Need an escapade from cold & snow inchesCalled the southern warmth for Florida beaches!Cuban Empanadas & Parasailing dipsMiami lights & Ed Sheeran Beats In the soul filling Island Key WestI walk around in ocean’s questAt... Continue Reading →

Own the emPOWERment

Now if we can take focus off the static electricity that loves my hair a bit too much, here's a bunch of beautiful take aways from today's "Own it Penn" Women EmPOWERment Conference 🖤 >> There is not one big decision from early 20s that'll decide your career forever. It can always be altered and... Continue Reading →

Seen & Unseen

✨ Seen, a confident woman on the stageUnseen, the tears shed in the green room Seen, fearless advocacy against abuseUnseen, the vulnerability and pain of suffering Seen, hugs and love of people cheeringUnseen, backstabbing monsters and scars Seen, the light she shinesUnseen, the darkness she swallowed Seen, a calm spirited determined soulUnseen, a once fallen... Continue Reading →

A Story from Nairobi’s Maasai Market

One hot afternoon in the heart of a beautiful equatorial country Kenya, I was strolling around the Nairobi’s Maasai Market admiring the handicrafts. I usually love markets, interacting, and bargaining. But this place made me a little nervous as I don’t speak the native language Swahili. I slowly started engaging myself examining the fabrics and... Continue Reading →

A “Non-Cliché” Gentle Reminder for Love and Peace

WAR IS UGLY. This is something people don’t realize. It costs lives. It costs resources. It costs somebody their home and somebody their everything. It is ugly. Someday, try getting out of your comfy zone and walk into the war zone. You will realize people living there holding onto this one emotion predominantly in every decision they make. FEAR.

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