Published inCurious·Oct 20, 20208 Lessons a Cat Will Teach You If You’re Willing to Listen CloselyThis article is dedicated to a true zen master, my late cat Romeo. — On November 7th, 2019, my cat Romeo closed his eyes forever. He was almost 19 years old and I couldn’t stop crying all afternoon. My boyfriend and I were heartbroken. He had been sick for a couple of years (weak kidneys) but we had a wonderful vet and so we…Mental Health10 min readMental Health10 min read
Oct 14, 2020I Gave Up My Dream After 10 Years! Here is Why.Becoming a singer was my dream job — I followed my dream and paid a very high price. — When I was 11 years old, I learned that I could sing. Nobody in my family could sing but I realized early on that I had a very good ear for music. I remember watching Mariah Carey’s Without You on MTV and thinking that she must be the most beautiful and…Mental Health10 min readMental Health10 min read
Sep 9, 20205 Things About Happiness I’ve Learned From ImmigrantsWhat my students have taught me about happiness — As a language trainer I teach beginner, intermediate and advanced level students. One goal for my students is to be able to talk about emotions by applying given grammatical rules. As a teacher I naturally enjoy engaging in conversations with my students but recently, I’ve had a favourite conversation topic…Immigration8 min readImmigration8 min read
Sep 7, 2020These 5 Misconceptions Are Holding You Back as a FreelancerThe secret to success is the right mindset! — Freelancing has been around for decades but only in recent years and through the vast possibilities of new technology has it become a synonym for people working all over the world by using only a computer and Wi-Fi. Freelancers are often the link between customers and business owners. They provide…Freelancing7 min readFreelancing7 min read
Sep 7, 2020How Making a Trip Around The World Will Change YouThough maybe not in the way you might expect — When we were kids, we never travelled much. My parents worked hard to provide for us kids — and there were 5 of us! Money was tight, travelling as a family was an unknown concept for my parents. During our summer holidays, our parents would take us to stay at…Globetrotter8 min readGlobetrotter8 min read
