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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
January, We Out! Goodbye! Happy February and #WellnessWednesday! The first month of 2023 is through. The month had its moments of quickness and stagnancy. I hope January treated everyone well and that the year was a beautiful start. Ongoing Discovery January was a whirlwind. I learned more about myself and how I handle positive and […]
Running Theme We recently concluded the 2022 Thankful Challenge in November. You’ve probably noticed that the running theme of the gratitude questions of the day was “seven.” In addition, there were other posts where I grouped facts about certain food ingredients and dishes into seven parts. Well, you might’ve guessed by now that seven is […]
The Time Has Come Happy Wellness Wednesday! After over two years of uncertainty, apprehension, and extra vigilance, I contracted COVID this year. Reflections During Isolation During quarantine, I pondered why things happen to us, especially when they’re despondent. Despite not understanding everything about the mysteries of life, I accept that everything happens for a reason. […]
