I wrote recently about trying out new hobbies this year—about 17 to be exact—and so far it’s been incredibly rewarding and fun. I have already noticed a difference in my life by doubling my hobby time. I do want to preface this whole post by saying I do not have kids and work three twelve-hour…
What I packed in my carry-on for a 37-hour flight to Amritsar, India
Traveling across the globe for three days just to get to my destination is my superpower. I’ve been traveling to India for as long as I can remember and have finally gotten my carry-on and personal bag down to a tee. Over the past three months, I’ve flown to India, Lubbock, Texas, and California back…
Weekend Reflections January 19, 2026
Welcome back to my weekend reflections, where I dive into the highs and lows of my workweek! High: I worked one day out of three! I was off on Saturday attending a wedding, and I am off today, Monday, because it’s MLK Day. I worked on Sunday, and it was a normal workday, with mom…
Attending Funerals Is Not Fun- Its Not Suppose To Be
I have been to more funerals in 2025 than in any other period of my life. It’s a strange sensation to attend an event where everyone is gathered to remember someone who was alive just yesterday. It’s strange because, in moments like these, all the material possessions, thoughts, worries, happiness, and wealth feel meaningless. What…
Weekend Reflections January 14, 2025
Welcome back to my weekend reflections, where I dive into the highs and lows of my workweek! It has been a minute since I’ve written one of these on here…September, to be exact. I missed recapping my work life and sharing some of the behind-the-scenes of being a hospital social worker. So much has happened…
17 New Hobbies I am Trying in 2026
Hobbies are a must. If you think you don’t have time for a hobby, well, you’re probably the perfect candidate for the person who needs it the most. I think as a society we are so wrapped up in how good we are at work, how “productive” little bees we are at work, our contributions…




