I’ve spent years chasing gold stars—checking boxes, building, creating, doing. And while the applause felt good, somewhere along the way I forgot how to rest. In this post, I’m confronting the burnout masked as ambition, the praise I’ve mistaken for purpose, and the quiet question I’ve been avoiding: Who am I when I’m not achieving?

The other day, I was watching Ellen DeGeneres’ last standup special, For Your Approval , and she hilariously unpacked the realities of...

When we’re young, friendship means sleepovers, ice cream, and board games. Those were the days, right? I remember sharing those moments...

So far, this Gemini season owes me nothing. For those who don’t know, my sun zodiac sign is Gemini, and my birthday falls two days after...

After an intense conversation with wearied eyes, my Dad said, " When you forgive me, you'll start to heal." Confused and emotional, I...

I tend to overuse ellipses, but this time, it's appropriate. Although my spellcheck is always against me using them, I am not quite sure...

Transparently, the last three weeks have been rough. My paternal grandma died, got in a car accident, and more of life doing what it...

As I am rolling in the #lifegoal mode, I know that planning goals and taking steps have their place, but I can only go as far as my mind...

It feels good to write! Unfortunately, I have not had the luxury of time lately to chill and jot down some delicious thoughts. Recently,...

A couple of weeks back, I posted a question on my IG asking, "Does forgiveness equal reconciliation?" And the consensus was basically,...

It's been 677 days since my grandma left this earth. I deal with her death daily, so counting the months would not be accurate. Counting...

The heavy three-word question is very weighted. At least for me, it was. I found it hard to separate my personal opinion from what others...