Never thought it would be this difficult to visit someone in prison.
Category: Life
Memoir Flashback: A mother’s love for me, her latchkey kid
Originally published on my Substack. As far back as I can remember, my mom was a working mom. When I … More
My Favorite Memoirs About Friendship and Death
I recently heard the term “anticipatory death” discussed on Anderson Cooper’s “All There Is” podcast. People who experience anticipatory death … More
‘Crying in H Mart’ Made Me Think About My Mom’s Death
I realized the title sounds misleading. She’s not dead yet. I just finished reading “Crying in H Mart” by Michelle … More
What I Learned About the Aloha Spirit
I’ve often wondered what it would be like to travel to a place for vacation and then never leave. I … More
Always Trust Your Gut: Why I Backed Out of Buying My First House
I backed out of an offer I made on a house last month. It was the first house and only … More
A Peaceful Protest in Oakland & Remembering the L.A. Riots
Last weekend, I attended a peaceful protest in front of the Oakland Police Department in downtown Oakland. A crowd of … More
Coronavirus and Priorities: Oh Well, Guess I Won’t Be Booking Travel… Forever?
The other day I was scrolling through my news feed and saw an article that said airlines like Delta may … More
I Was Laid Off Too But I’m a Better Human, Thanks to my Teammates
*Scroll down to see my colleagues who are also looking for a job. Most everyone was on marketing/brand. My story … More
Coronavirus Crisis and Finding My Happy Place
With the uncertainty of covid-19 and its economic and social fallout, I’m often feeling anxious and stressed. Sometimes, I don’t … More