I remember Valentine’s Day when I was single. I would wake up in the morning, go about the day as if it were normal, congratulate couples, ask about their plans, and go home to cook dinner for myself. It wasn’t all that bad. In fact, I liked Valentine’s Day. It gave me a chance to […]
One Thing That Can Kill Your Relationships
This post was originally published on Rethink Creative Group’s Blog. At the end of my sophomore year of college, I switched out of my film major because of one, tiny predicament: I hate being dependent on technology. It crushed me when I would receive a lower grade for a movie assignment because the computer wouldn’t […]
How I Have Enough Time to Chase My Dreams
While reading a book at my seminary the other day, a person passing by stopped to say, “How do you have time to read books for enjoyment?” “Easy,” I replied. “I make time.” He walked away shaking his head out of disbelief, while I was left buzzing over the thought of not having time to […]
Conquering the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)
I’ve been thinking about home lately: how it smells of Indian spices when I walk in, the timeliness of my brothers asking to hang, the rugged recliner I have by the fireplace, and many other wondrous things that add up to love and comfort for me. Now, I live in Boston, which is about nine […]
5 Reasons Why I Got Engaged Before 23
I got engaged at an early age, and though others may scoff at that, I don’t regret it for one minute. Sometimes, people treat me as if I’m insane for getting engaged at a young age. They always fool me into thinking that life is a set of calculations I have to solve before even […]
The Problem With Passion and Doing What You Love in Your Twenties
There was a time when I was driven by passion to start a movement. It felt amazing to be consumed by this passion, like the very bones in my body were held together not by ligaments, but by purpose, intention, and a fuel to compel me forward. My heart was always dancing with excitement, my […]
Battling Disappointment This New Year
Sometimes, I feel cheated by the new year. You party hard for one night and then wake up the next morning only to find yourself back into the thick of things, working your 9-5 while waiting for the next holiday to relieve you once again. It seems so unfair. We hope the new year will […]