Scars are beautiful. They remind us that we dared to try doing something. Scars remind us that we made it through tough situations – we survived. They remind us that we are stronger than our failures. There is a story behind every scar. It’s a story to be told to those who care, to those … Continue reading Scars
There is always an easy way out of relationships. No doubt divorce rates are at around fifty percent in the United States. It’s too easy to leave when you or your spouse is not the same person compared to when you both first started dating. You will change. Your spouse will also change at some … Continue reading Relationships change, you adjust
Life is an on-going cycle between exploring, experimenting, and succeeding/failing. It all starts the moment we are born. We try and we fail, but we never stop. Some things might stick easier and others will fade away over time. Be curious and keep iterating, exploring, and experimenting. As kids, we explore the intersection between lots … Continue reading Explore and experiment
I recently got promoted to being a Senior Engineer. Yes, it’s a big deal. It’s something to celebrate for and be immensely proud of. Actually, now that I think about it retrospectively, it’s a HUGE deal. It’s been a wild ride so far – one that started a few years ago amid uncertainty. It was … Continue reading From zero to one – a wild ride from nothing to now
“And you are like water in the morning or like a beautiful garden in Kyoto :)” So simple, fresh, and special – this is definitely one of the best compliments I’ve received 🥰
You’ve got to say what, why, how you feel and think. That should be one of the unspoken rules between two people in any type of relationship. Unfortunately, it’s not always the case. That’s why we need to make the effort to open up, communicate clearly, and set boundaries. What you don’t share in a … Continue reading Say what you’ve gotta say
Love is like war. Easy to begin but very hard to stop. - H. L. Mencken
A veces me olvido, de tu sonrisa, de tu risa, del sonido de tus carcajadas. A veces me olvido, del color de tus ojos, de tus ojos brillantes, de la forma de tus ojos cuando ríes. A veces me olvido, del color de tu cabello, del olor de tu cuerpo, del sabor de tus labios. … Continue reading A veces olvido…
I am constantly searching to improve myself mentally, physically, and psychologically, changing for the better, learning from the past, fixing for the future while living in the present. So, if somebody tells you who and how I was when they met or last interacted with me – perhaps that was a week, a month, or … Continue reading Improved version
Some of the most exciting people we meet are the ones we unexpectedly meet. On a night out with friends after feasting tahini and arepas, then feeling too full to do anything, we headed out to the city to meet up with some friends. We went out with no real purpose other than having a … Continue reading She was full of energy
Richard Chan 