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Sydney in a Roll of Film
It has been an intense and busy few months, and I have added more hobbies and interests. I haven’t written for months. Today, I am trying to continue my film photography project, which I listed in my 300 list: “300 Things to Do Before I’m Too Old” – Lynn By Linh While I was inserting…
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2026 – New Year’s Resolutions
I start my 2026 New Year’s resolutions by looking back at my 2025 ones. I want to adjust them and carry forward some pending goals that I didn’t complete in 2025. We often only truly understand what we did after a year has passed. It’s not bad — I managed to complete several points. 2025…
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20 Questions to Answer before 2025 ends
My sister–colleague at work sent me this list, and I’m using it as a way to close out 2025. Question 1. If you could use only three words to describe 2025, which three would you choose? Reborn, Betrayal, Confident. Reborn: I finally got custody of my son. We are both free. Betrayal: I was betrayed…
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Manifest: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life
I’ve written a few posts about manifestation based on a book I recently read on the topic. The title itself is very appealing: “Manifest: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life” by Roxie Nafousi. It provides a practical guide to understanding and practicing manifestation through Roxie’s 7-Step Guide to Manifesting: Be clear in your vision…
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What’s My Purpose?
Today I had my third session with D., and I cried during it. I opened up to him about how I felt shame about myself, and how the conflict inside me is always there—the conflict between being the “perfect” mother and partner, versus being who I truly am and who I want to become. Still,…
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The “Pause” That Heals
Most days, I feel positive and energetic. I’m grateful to carry that within me — maybe it’s in my genes, maybe it grew stronger as life stretched me. It doesn’t really matter where it came from; it’s simply a part of me. But even with a smile on my face, there are days, like yesterday,…
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Manifest: The Inner Wall
The another exercise asks me to pause and reflect: what truly stops me from experiencing the satisfaction, happiness, and joy I long for? Some of the barriers come from the outside. For years, I gave too much of myself to work, answering emails late at night and on weekends because I felt I had to.…
