This is about me thinking out loud.
Today’s one of the better Mondays. As usual, Eddie woke up at 7 am and played with toys and then asked for TV. Our remote is in our cellphones. Thankfully, the morning was quiet. My husband leaves for work at 5am or earlier depending on his shift. We’re thankful that his job is not closed.…
Where I am, a suburb of Merrimack Valley region, Massachusetts, USA, everything is closed. Schools are closed for 3 weeks. My department store is closed until further notice. Restaurants are take-away only. No more gatherings of over 10 people. Practice handwashing. Coughing in elbow. EFA meetings are cancelled and moved virtually. I’m so thankful for…
That’s where there are tons of Roaring Twenties themed parties coming up. Fun to see my creative friends who can plan and throw a kickass party. I HATE hosting. I find it stressful and can’t stress how I absolutely hate it. I know some amazing ladies who enjoy the process of coming up with themes…
Grubstreet is an incredible writing organization in Boston. They have classes, including free community classes at the Eggleston Branch library and other locations. They also offer free events that are fun, helpful and where I meet other writers and feel much more motivated and refreshed to write. Let’s face it. Writing can get lonely. I found…
For those who’ve been there, being in a rut feels like a mental quicksand. No way out. It’s all about survival. I’ve been there myself, and in it again. One of my old students from Singapore and now back home blogs about the life of a third-culture kid. I enjoy reading blogs from other TCKs…
Hello Readers: I’m back after a hiatus. I’ve been redesigning my website for my contract editorial, copywriting, and design services. I like the idea of being a “swiss army knife” of publishing. That’s an awesome metaphor that I stole from another freelancer peer, Alaina Leary. She’s one of the most brilliant person I’ve met. I…
Some people (such as a few members of my own family) seem to have this idea that writers “just write” or those in creative professions have taken a perpetual hobby of endless pleasure. That’s for hobby writers. In reality, it’s a mental workout with its rewards and efforts. Other than writing, there’s constant pitching, deadlines, marketing…
