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Category: Life

The First Time I Went to State Prison

Never thought it would be this difficult to visit someone in prison.

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 memoir

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

downsizing, travel and work

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

buying a house

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

George Floyd, L.A. riots, riots

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, covid, keeptruckin, layoffs, new job

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

coronavirus

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