When to Talk About Pain and When to Keep Going
Sometimes talking keeps you stuck. My fridge slogan says it better than I can.
Authenticity
Honest thoughts on dropping the act, showing up with authenticity, and the unexpected relief of just being yourself.
The Family Outsider: When You Love Them But Live Differently
A photo of my dad and sister at McDonald’s reminded me I’m the family outsider. And that’s okay.
It’s All Relative (But Is That Comfort or Cop-Out?)
Cycling to work in the pouring rain at 56 felt both liberating and slightly absurd at the same time.
What’s Your Sanctuary?
Sanctuary is the feeling of exhaling after holding your breath all day. Where’s yours?
The Quiet Practice of Being Grateful
Some mornings at 4am, walking to 7-Eleven, I just quietly acknowledge that I have enough today.
The Guilt of Saying No (And Why It Gets Easier After 50)
Covered in mosquito bites at 4:30pm, my boss asked for one more thing. I nearly said no.
The Long Road: What Five Years of Breast Cancer Taught Me About Life After 50
Before cancer, I lived like I was immortal. Facing death taught me to stop wasting time.
After 20 Years in Japan, My Japanese Is Still Pretty Basic (And That’s Complicated)
Twenty years in Japan, a 567-day Duolingo streak, and I still panic at the tax office.
Redefining Success: Beyond the Paycheque
By most standards, I failed. Living paycheque to paycheque at 57. But I don’t feel like one.
