For years, I’ve struggled with GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) aka severe acid reflux. At the time I was diagnosed, my diet was already ‘relatively’ limited due to my gluten and dairy intolerances, and being vegan due to my poor digestion. So when I found out I had a whole new list of foods I couldn’t…

Are you happy with your life? Do you love the things you do, the people you associate with? If so, great! Continue on your path. If not, now is the time for change. I’m a college student studying journalism. Society would say I’m living the best years of my life. However, that is far from…

Like I promised, I’m gonna be honest. This week, I had planned to write a blog about how I’ve been finding more empowered moments in my life. And that’s true, and more exciting than I have the energy to currently portray. But right now, I’m not in one of those empowered moments, or at least…

All my life, I’ve loved music. I love making music, and I love listening to it just as much. Part of my passion likely stems as I consider it one of my greatest strengths, but more than that, I’ve always found music to be a powerful source of healing. It’s a way to express your…

2020, I thought, was going to be a great year. Things were off to a great start as I had earned a spot in my school’s reputable Robot in 3 Days team shortly after the new year. A selective team every student in the robotics organization wanted a place on. Spring of 2020 was also…

Today, I’m returning to my blog after a lengthy pause! And get excited, because similarly to a lot of things occurring in the world right now, things are getting a lot more real. In a parallel situation, many of us have been going through a return to the world after a shocking hiatus. The dust…

Last summer, I was living in Oakland. I had gotten off the train and was walking through a slightly rough part of town, when I came across a homeless guy with his shopping cart. He was walking down the middle of the sidewalk in front of me, and I decided to pass him on the…

Let me start by making something clear: I am really good at procrastinating. In fact, I’ll be completely honest with you—I’d been trying to get this blog up since November. I had it all written, but after having it edited, I realized it wasn’t ‘perfect’. Hence 5 months of procrastination and excuses 🙃 I’m not…

Your beliefs become your destiny. Quite the bold statement, I know. Let me explain. First, let’s talk about where our beliefs come from. Beliefs are shaped by how we perceive both our environment and the people around us. Many have heard how we’re “the average of the five people you spend the most time with.”…