I only wish it had been gentler
There is a particular kind of loneliness that does not come from being physically alone, but from living a life...
Crystal clear glass ceiling
Last week, I attended an annual forum organized to celebrate National Women’s Month. Empowered women leaders from various sectors shared...
The orchard called work
They say landing your first job is one of life’s sweetest fruits—a mark of independence, proof that you’ve finally “made...
Between deadlines and daydreams
I used to think that love and career existed on opposite ends of a seesaw—when one goes up, the other...
Not for the faint of heart
Working students belong to a different breed of animal. They waste no time. They study even if they are already...
Mini rice cooker, max adulthood
Until nine months ago, I had no reason to own a rice cooker. I had always stayed with family. When...
Time’s up: When later feels too late
I was ready to conquer the world after I graduated college. Armed with the grit and stubborn resilience that fueled...
What it means to have a head start
By the time I was eight, I knew I had a thing for writing. In grade school, I was drawn...
A book is never just a book
No one truly understands how much it means to me to own a book. I didn’t bring a single book...
Taking mine of you with me
I do not forget. It’s not that I have a capacious memory card installed in my brain, but I just...