Words

I didn’t plan to say but needed to.

Somewhere between ennui and spark, my raw, unfiltered bits are here.

I’m a nerdy girl with a pen—the type who always carries a black Pilot Precise V5, has read thousands of books, and still scribbles in the margins. Sometimes I’m just writing back to an author who’ll never read it.

Maybe one day, all these scribbles will grow into books of their own.

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I’m Not Interested

Saying it can feel strange at first—too direct, too final. But it’s a quiet decision to stop trading our time, energy, and attention for approval.

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The One Dislike That Matters

We all say likes don’t matter. And yet, one low-like post can ruin our day. And that one “dislike” is probably the only honest thing on your screen.

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Winning the Office Game

The office is a game of people, power, and perception. Mastering it means playing smarter, not harder. Work has never been only about tasks and deadlines.

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Nice Isn’t a Strategy

Game theory shows that stable outcomes only emerge when players adjust their strategies—breaking old patterns to create new possibilities.

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50 Shades of Human

Identifying as “super straight” in an era that honors fluidity is also a journey that can be raw, confusing, and deeply transformative.

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The Power of Second Best

I used to think you had to be the best to win. Then I learned about a rule in auction theory that flipped everything I believed about success.

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From Perfectionism to Playfulness

Whether painting or playing with a child, that little voice of doubt quietly creeps in, asking if this is really the best way to do it, or if there’s something better we’re missing out on.

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The Cult of Busyness

You’re tired because you’ve forgotten how to rest. In a world that rewards constant motion, busyness becomes a mask we wear to feel worthy—until it breaks us.

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Beyond Tesla

Fossil fuels are running out. Climate change isn’t waiting. Living a Net-Zero Energy life isn’t extreme—it’s essential.

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Fortune Favors the Bold

Belief is only the beginning. The Law of Attraction works best when you stop waiting for signs and start moving like the outcome is already yours.