This jeepney message was right in front of us as my colleague and I were driving back to the office late one night after a long meeting: What an apt message to lift our spirits! It was one of those OT nights. Our spirits were kinda low, but then this jeepney message came into view! Read more…
Archive of ‘Reflections’ category
How do you unwind?
Come sit down a bit and tell me — how do you unwind? It’s been a really crazy week. I didn’t feel the 3-day weekend. This week, I left for work before the sun came out and would leave work when the stars were out. Basically, I had absolutely no dose of Vitamin D from […] Read more…
Ashton Kutcher Speech at the Teen Choice Awards
Ashton Kutcher’s speech at the recent Teen Choice Awards was an awesome way to kick off the work week. Inspiring Ashton Kutcher Speech His speech was for the teens at the awards, but it touched this 30-something’s heart too. Watch and be inspired. Read more…
I Am From Sugar Flowers (Where Are You From?)
Sugar flowers, bouganvillas, Post-it notes… what’s that got to do with a legacy poem? Quite a lot. Many years ago, I came upon this wonderful create-your-own-legacy-poem. The poem’s structure was given, and you’d fill in the blanks with your own answer. The poem’s universal title is “Where I’m From.” You can find it at Fragments […] Read more…
The Years Are Short Movie
Do you have two minutes? Come watch this short film: The Years Are Short. The Years Are Short Movie — Gretchen Rubin Want to talk about the piece? Read more…
Be your best self today
Today, be your best self. Best is not making sure your back is always straight, or that your hair is parted neatly. Best is not a shirt that’s wrinkle-free, or covering your mouth when you laugh in the middle of the crowd. Celebrate what makes you happy. It’s when your happiest that you’re at your […] Read more…
How to grow old
What’s life like when you’re 90 years old? What will the world be like roughly 30 years from now, when I turn 90? Growing old freaks me out a little bit. Having to depend on others to walk you to the bathroom, having someone else cut up your food to eat, experiencing a weakening of […] Read more…