How Dreams Change as You Get Older
How do dreams change as you get older? From helicopter pilot ambitions to wanting time with aging parents – exploring how what we want shifts with age and experience.
Tag: Authenticity
Something I’ve Been Noticing About Being Busy
I got back from my morning 7-Eleven walk and caught myself already calculating how much ‘productive’ time I had left. When did we all start treating rest like something to feel guilty about?
After 20 Years in Japan, My Japanese Is Still Pretty Basic (And That’s Complicated)
567 consecutive days of Duolingo. Twenty years in Japan. And my Japanese is still embarrassingly basic. Not because I’m lazy—it’s more complicated than that. Here’s the honest accounting.
Redefining Success: Beyond the Paycheck
I’m 56, living paycheck to paycheck, and sometimes I feel like a fake talking to salespeople in computer stores. This is my honest look at success when you haven’t “made it” financially.
I Secretly Want a Makeover (Don’t Tell the Pack)
They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but what about a fresh coat? Recently, I’ve been mulling something I rarely admit: I secretly want a makeover. Not dramatic—just something to shake the dust off and tidy me up a bit. Sound familiar? Got any tips?
Slow Beats Fast: Finding Peace in Life’s Slower Lanes
In recent years, I’ve stepped away from the relentless pursuit of speed, reassessing what brings fulfillment. After significant life changes, I made a few adjustments. What pace guides your days now, and did you switch gears for any reason?