Apr 28, 2022thoughts on thirty-sixTo begin with, I give thanks that fortunately, I am in great health and have abundant energy which I drain completely in raising children, maintaining a home, and meeting the demands of my career. I do notice that I’m preoccupied with the metaphysical like never before. Can it be that…2 min read2 min read
Jun 6, 2021That time I called 999It was around 2 a.m. when I awoke to the sound of Olivia wincing. I scooted up in bed and brought her to my chest to feed her. Not more than a few minutes into the feed, Olivia unlatched and vomited like nothing I’d ever seen before — vomit flew…Motherhood5 min readMotherhood5 min read
Apr 7, 2021Falling In Love Again as a Single MomDuring my pregnancy many of my friends remarked, some with more sensitivity than others, on the likelihood that I would successfully date again now that I had baggage. Their words, not mine. I suppose many of them considered their own dysfunctional Tinder journeys and calculated that it was difficult enough…Single Moms8 min readSingle Moms8 min read
Feb 21, 2021My Vanishing BabyLately I’ve been having these recurring dreams. In one of them, I lose control of my car. I’m driving down the road and suddenly the brakes go out and I can’t stop. …Pregnancy6 min readPregnancy6 min read
Jan 28, 2021Morning Sickness BluesI’ve got the morning sickness blues. It started around 6 weeks. The vomiting, exhaustion, and headaches. …Pregnancy4 min readPregnancy4 min read
Nov 29, 2020On Being A Human BeingOn Identity Unless you were living under a rock these past several months, you would’ve been privy to the toxic tribalism that has become the hallmark of American politics. And all politics, really. What stood out to me most was how much those around me identified with their political parties. …Self-awareness6 min readSelf-awareness6 min read
Oct 31, 2020MotherWhen I was young, my teacher shared that her cat had just had a litter of kittens and asked if any of us would like one. Without a moment’s hesitation, I jumped up and shouted, “Yes!” My teacher instructed me to confirm with my parents that it was OK, after…Motherhood3 min readMotherhood3 min read
Oct 15, 2020Forget Know Thy Passion; Know ThyselfIt may have all started with Steve Jobs. In his Stanford commencement speech, in reference to his own success as blueprint, Steve Job famously said “…you’ve got to find what you love.” I can only speak for myself when I say upon hearing that, I looked around at my life…Myers Briggs5 min readMyers Briggs5 min read
Oct 4, 2020Musings on [Working] Motherhood in the time of CovidMany of you know that I was based in London when I was pregnant with and gave birth to Olivia. …Working Moms4 min readWorking Moms4 min read
Sep 8, 2020An Ode to my GrandmotherWhen I was a little girl, my grandmother used to take me with her to visit my great-grandmother. Always an old soul, I looked forward to spending time chatting with the two of them, listening to stories of my great-grandpa and what life was like for my grandmother when she…Family4 min readFamily4 min read
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