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Don’t leave the BS out in your journal
I went to therapy a week ago and finally let out all the heavy stuff I’d been carrying around. At one point, my therapist asked, “Do you journal?” I nodded proudly. I’ve been journaling for over 10 years! But then I added a caveat: I only write down the “good” stuff. You know, the day-to-day… Read more
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The Introvert’s Guide to Setting Holiday Boundaries (Without the Guilt)
The moment those Raya songs start blasting through the mall speakers and the racks are overflowing with every shade of Baju Kurung imaginable, I don’t feel “festive” — I feel like I’m prepping for battle. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t hate the holiday. It’s just that Raya, for me, is a marathon of social… Read more
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Confessions of a Retired Night Owl
If you asked me, ‘how is your time management?’ five or six years ago, that girl back then would have briskly crab-walked out of that conversation, never to be seen again. To put it bluntly: It absolutely sucked. On any given night of the week, you could find me wide awake at 4:00 AM, basking… Read more
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Wednesday Night’s Surprise
So. Last Wednesday. We were out for dinner, doing the usual late-night sweet drink run on the way home. My husband hopped out to grab the supplies, leaving me locked in the car. That’s when I saw it: a tiny black ball of fur perched on the shop stairs. Two wide eyes. Two pointy ears.… Read more
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I Turn 30 in 2026
I turn 30 this year and I never felt better. They weren’t kidding, whoever made the saying, “Age is just a number”. When you reach a certain age and lived long enough to not sweat over the small stuff, growing up more feels natural, like you’re just reaching another phase in life as you have… Read more
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That time I almost died
My story of struggling with anxiety and medication management, including trying a higher dosage of lithium. I experienced initial relief but later faced severe side effects, prompting a change in treatment. Read more
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Can’t Find Me
I heard you figured out a new excuse You play the victim so perfectly You can’t just let me be Always wanting things you can’t have You’re mad this heart is loveproof Thought we’re worth saving? Apologies? I’m sorry you loved me But I did give my everything You were sick of my mind I… Read more
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My Book Splurge: Top 6 Titles I Couldn’t Resist
After a three-week book-buying ban, I splurged on six new books, while currently enjoying “By Another Name” by Jodi Picoult. Read more


