I’ve been playing with photography lately, trying to get a better handle on variables such as lighting and color. Every time I make adjustments with my photo editor, I manipulate the reality I see to what I want to see. Instead of accepting the photo for what it is, I tweak it to satisfy my […]
While in Mexico last week, I had an epiphany. Nothing ground shattering but enough to wake me up and realize how judgemental I can be. In the last couple of years, I have made a conscious effort not to judge others and remind myself that everyone is living their reality to the best that they […]
Becoming a parent is a funny thing. Before I had Marko, I was carefree. I moved out on my own at age 20 despite the wishes of my well intentioned middle eastern parents. I went to school full-time and worked nearly as much to keep up with my tuition fees. At night, I went out […]
Are you still writing? How’s the blog? What have you published lately? To all those that have asked, or have thought to ask, the answer is: nothing. Actually, that’s not quite true. I do write… a lot in fact. I’m just not sharing. I’ve been keeping my words to myself, my ideas for conversations and […]
For a long time, I would get upset when I felt that the people closest to me were changing. I remember when I was in high school, and even in the early part of my 20s, I would often hear girls whispering “she’s changed” about another. It was meant to shift the blame and responsibility […]
There are some things I know, and many many many things I don’t. I certainly don’t claim to be an expert at any one thing but I have learned a few things along the 29 years of my existence that I’d like to think I do well… or try to anyway. I often get asked by my […]