There is something to be said about an enchantment with the unknown. Various things could arouse this feeling—people with reticent personalities or deep-thinking minds, those utterly content with their own space, time, and company, or someone with a non-existent online, social media, or public presence. It could also be induced by curious new places, novel …
Category: Culture
REIMAGINING “HIGH VALUE” IN 2024
High Value has become an incredibly ubiquitous, persuasive term, made famous by the virtual tidal wave that is social media, especially in 2024. I didn’t overthink it when the term first started making the rounds. It’s intriguing in its own way. Especially when applied to people, and even more entertaining when applied as a strategy …
THINGS THAT SHOULD BECOME OBSOLETE
Moving through the world in 2024, both virtually and literally, has opened my eyes and altered my perspective on how we humans engage and interact with our living surroundings. Cultures, lifestyles, and mindsets globally are evolving at rapid speed, and personally, I sometimes find it challenging to keep up. In many ways, I’m still trying …
HOW TO LIVE A SLOW LIFE IN A BIG CITY
For decades, cosmopolitan cities worldwide have held a certain appeal that draws international attention to tourism, work, and permanent settlement. Glittery destinations such as NYC, London, Paris, Miami, and Dubai, to name a few, offer dreams and visions of glamorous living, thriving career opportunities, and a forever-exciting and euphoric social life—and more often than not, …
MUNDANE PLACES THAT BOOST CREATIVITY
A boring life tends to get a bad reputation. It typically creates visuals of getting through a dreary daily routine, rarely trying new things, killing time until the next fun event or activity, or anything else that could be described as unexciting. Personally speaking, being somewhat of an introvert by nature, I’ve never had much …
HOW I STAY ORGANIZED AND PRODUCTIVE
I have battled my weaknesses in time management on and off for as long as I can remember. There are and always will be too many fun and shiny things (literally and figuratively) that can hook one’s attention and keep us from getting all the things we want to get done. Sleeping in on the …
MEANINGFUL GIFTS THAT DON’T COST MUCH
I thoroughly enjoy the gift selection process when shopping for those closest to me and whom I know the best. Over the years – as we all have – I have gift shopped for romantic interests, family, best friends, and beloved colleagues. The occasions ranged from Christmas, birthdays, Mother’s and Father’s Day… You get the …
HOW CAN WE BE INTENTIONAL WITH THE RETURN TO “NORMAL”?
Note: I understand that there are relevant arguments about whether there is such a thing as “normal” again or if this is just a lull in a potentially more complex issue. But for this article, I will assume that things are finally looking up. The current media messaging on all platforms and channels points to …