Wouldn’t it be grand if every time you open your mouth, your words are a healing balm, a soothing song, a perfect comeback, a witty and insightful remark? Oh, what a dream! But you wake up to the reality where, your words shoot out fire hit or miss, playing Russian…

While walking home from grocery shopping last week, someone called out to me: “Miss Ann!” I turned swiftly around. The young man waved excitedly. “Do you remember my name, Ma?” I did not. It’s been 7 years since anyone called me that, and I’ve borne many aliases since I taught…

There’s a rush that comes from being new. The excitement is fresh, like a recently mowed lawn. You can almost smell it. But as all new experiences are wont to do, that starry-eyed wonder soon turns stale, like the browning blades of grass. Not for the loss of enthusiasm, (if…

Maybe Seasonal Depression isn’t the worst. Hey! don’t feel guilty Bears take months to decompress It’s been two weeks. Rest! But I’m not a rummaging animal, surely I don’t need to hibernate. Well, what is it even? Hibernation: “a state of minimal activity and metabolic depression”. …

Mashed Potatoes and Chicken Wings in Turmeric Cream Sauce. It was one of those days that I knew exactly what I wanted without looking at the menu, which would have been of no help since it wasn’t on there. Three minutes into describing and the waiter has to call the…

I could never understand why certified project managers would sign off with PMP after their names. I imagined it was preposterous, needless boasting. I think I’ve had a change of heart after completing my #PMP exam with #Above #Target in all domains. In fact, If you have my number saved…

Do it once, Do it twice, Do it a hundred times. If it is to be yours, Do it again. Why? Because we learn by doing.

Shower Thoughts Like many of us who are brave enough to admit it, my memory fails me. A lot! I can barely remember anything from last month, Monday is foggy and so you can imagine that last year is near impossible. Early in life, I may have had some trauma-induced…

Why are you still here Why are you still here (The ghost of you, that is) Why are you still here Between my ears as I run up a hill Coming and going at will. Why are you still here Hanging by the thread In the space on my bed In the voice…