I’m in awe of the creative things people can do: writing goosebump-inducing literary prose, shaping the most exquisite objects with their bare hands, or conversing with their plants so lovingly and knowledgeably that the plants respond with the most beautiful flowers and juiciest fruits. Blessed they are. I’ve always felt creatively stunted when it comes … Read more
I’ll confess — I find it cringey when I see pictures of people making a full-blown spectacle of renewing their marriage vows. I’m skeptical about the whole dog-and-pony show, the matching outfits, and the elaborate settings. If it’s just about recommitting to each other, why not do it in private? Why the hoopla? The more … Read more
As I mentioned earlier, we were traveling across Europe on a two-week trip that involved too many cities (courtesy of my FOMO—previously documented), and every imaginable mode of public transportation: flights, trains, buses, and taxis. Which is a long-winded way of saying: luggage space was limited. Now, I’m still a long way from traveling in … Read more