Here we are, in December, with less than a month until the start of a new year. How exciting is that? Or not? It doesn’t matter which side of the fence you’re on at the moment – trust me, I’ve been on both sides…
Category: Personal stories
Melting pot
As the buzz of our recent holiday fades away, I’m kicking back and reflecting on the myriad of Thanksgiving experiences that have spiced up my time in the Western New York community…
Beyond turkeys
As the scent of Thanksgiving permeates the air, and discussions about turkeys fill our conversations, I’ll take a moment to step into a realm of gratitude, inspired by Carla Becker’s uplifting journey of 23 days of…
Kaleidoscope
Hey wanderlust enthusiasts and fellow adventure-seekers! Buckle up because I’m about to spill the tea on my recent mini vacation! After only a day back in the daily grind, my vacation mood had dissipated…
Spooktacular holiday
For this Sunday post, I’ve decided to explore the spooktacular origins and rich history of Halloween. So grab your pumpkin-flavored coffee, settle in, and get ready to read! With its mix of spine-chilling fun…
Paradigm shift
I have mixed feelings about the month of October. Twenty-three years ago, during this time, my entire world, which I was so passionately constructing, came crashing down without any warning. At that particular moment…
Sky’s the limit
It all began back in first grade when my mom decided it was time to cut my golden locks in the name of the school’s dress code. But it wasn’t just that! She was a working mom with a hectic morning routine…
Everything is relative
As some of you may recall from a previous post, I didn’t pay much attention to subjects other than math and physics during my high school years. I was doing decently, but I didn’t excel in anything except…
Open House
For those of you who asked me how my summer went? Well, brace yourself for a little surprise because my summer wasn’t about jet-setting to fancy places or catching up with old friends. This summer…
There is no competition
Ah, the good old societal pressure to always be in competition, right? I remember feeling that weight for the first time in school days. Back then, we were all uniform-wearing soldiers in the battle of…