When people assume you’re better off than you actually are. — Last week, an acquaintance found me as I was stocking candies at work. Running into people while I’m at work is always awkward for me, regardless of the job. I don’t like to cross-categorize people in different areas of my life. …

How quickly they forget. — August has been a busy month for me. Between prep for a new semester/school year, working at my part-time job, and focusing on my ongoing weight loss journey, I am surprised I’m still walking upright. At the same time, I was inching closer to the 60-pound mark in the aforementioned…

But not for the reason you think. — If you haven’t yet heard: starting tomorrow (August 1, 2023), Medium will be changing how its Partner Program works. For the unaware: the Partner Program is the means by which authors get paid for writing on Medium: join the Partner Program, select stories you want to monetize (i.e., …

Why must everyone insist on policing my facial expressions? — “Why are you always smiling when you walk in?” my classmate snarked, his eyes narrowing in my direction with barely-concealed contempt. He was standing in front of our third-grade classroom’s coat closet, putting away his belongings alongside me. “What?” I replied dumbly. “Every time you get here, you’re smiling,” my…

Thoughts. — Last March, I started a fitness journey. I did not have a specific plan, but I knew that (a) I’ve been fat for the majority of my life, and (b) I gained even more weight during COVID quarantine, largely due to switching to webcam teaching. …

Think before you post, people! — In case you have been living under a rock, this summer has been off to an eventful start (please interpret “eventful” with heavy snark). From orcas attacking boats to Starbucks employees striking over Pride decor, this summer is coming in full swing already. …

People had some stuff to say… — On June 2, Amazon Prime released a four-part docuseries called Shiny Happy People, which covers the religious institution associated with the now-disgraced Duggar family. The series covers some tidbits about the Duggar family and their many scandals, including interviews with the fourth-born child (Jill Dillard). The documentary also features her…

She should have never been made to feel responsible for her ex’s antics in the first place. — Today, as I was going through my Inbox, an email from People caught my eye. The email contained a link to a story regarding Kim Kardashian, who publicly split from her ex-husband Kanye West (“Ye”) in 2021. In the time since the breakup, Ye has made headlines for all the…

Seriously, those toilet stall gaps really do need to go… — Disclaimer: Please don’t take this too seriously. It’s meant to be lighthearted. At the time I’m writing this, it is Memorial Day (2023) here in the United States. If you’re not from here, Memorial Day is when we Americans remember military personnel who died in wars. …