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Pain, the Everyday Teacher There have been many days when I envisioned a very productive day but hardly did anything because I wasn’t feeling well. Experiencing that repeatedly has been a constant reminder to be gentle and give myself lots of love and grace. Over time, it’s become a bit easier to accept that it’s […]
2023 Updates It’s Pain Awareness Month. Here’s an update on my pain journey. Recently, I’ve reflected on my first encounter with pain. It began during early childhood. I recall I could not lie or sleep on the floor without my lower back hurting unless I bent my knees. I never addressed it with a doctor. […]
What’s “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean Fifteen?” The Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases an annual list titled “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean Fifteen” to help consumers make informed choices about their produce purchases. The goal is to help people minimize their exposure to pesticides. The data is based on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the […]
Maui <3 It’s been one week since the Maui wildfires. I’m saddened, and my prayers are with the people affected by the fires. A spirit of gratitude goes out to the first responders and emergency personnel working tirelessly around the clock during this disaster. Maui has always held a special place in my heart. It’s […]
Culinarians Day Celebrated! Culinary professionals are recognized on the 25th of July in honor of Culinarians Day. It’s also a day of celebration for anyone who loves to cook. I’ve always subconsciously felt that the culinary profession was challenging. But it wasn’t brought to the forefront until being in the field and doing the physically […]
Bouts of the blues have slowly crept into my life periodically. While experiencing moments of sadness hasn’t always been pleasant, I learned something new about myself and my situation each time I went through this funk. In the most recent juncture, I grasped these seven things that helped me overcome the tribulations. My Aha Moments… […]
In mid-November 2022, I graduated with a Culinary Arts and Operations diploma from Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts. It was a satisfying accomplishment- something I did because I love learning and have a passion for cooking. I’ve enjoyed cooking since I was a teenager. Despite this passion, it never occurred to me to enroll […]
Social Work Month occurs every March, celebrating social work professionals. In addition, within the dedicated month, we acknowledge World Social Work Day on the 21st of March. I’m proud to be a licensed clinician. I enjoy helping people and making a difference in their lives. However, I’ll be honest, being a social worker can be […]
International Women’s Day Hey, Ladies! Today is OUR day! International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day recognizing and celebrating women’s social, economic, cultural, and diplomatic achievements. This day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender equivalence. IWD 2023 Theme This year’s IWD theme is #EmbraceEquity. The campaign engages in crucial conversations on why […]
Valentine’s Day Greetings Valentine’s Day is this week, and I want to send LOVE to everyone! This is one of my favorite holidays, in addition to Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. Love in ALL Ways Love is a glorious and triumphant feeling to experience and receive. Love comes in all forms and guises and is […]
