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In today’s world, social media feels almost unavoidable. It has become the place where people share photos, stories, and updates about their lives. For many, it’s the main way to stay connected. Yet I have chosen not to use it. For me, the reason is simple: social media creates a world that feels more artificial…
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Marriage has been one of humanity’s oldest and most influential institutions. It has shaped our cultures, religions, economies, and even our sense of belonging. For centuries, marriage has been seen as the foundation of family, the pathway to stability, and the cornerstone of community life. But what if marriage never existed? What would love, family,…
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He is stark mad, who ever says,That he hath been in love an hour, Yet not that love so soon decays, But that it can ten in less space devour;Who will believe me, if I swearThat I have had the plague a year ?Who would not laugh at me, if I should say,I saw a flask of…
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“Ah hopeless, lasting flames! like those that burnTo light the dead, and warm th’ unfruitful urn.What scenes appear where’er I turn my view?The dear ideas, where I fly, pursue,Rise in the grove, before the altar rise,Stain all my soul, and wanton in my eyes.I wake: no more I hear, no more I see;The chain of…
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For most of my life, I never had the language to describe what I was going through, especially growing up in Vietnam, where mental health was rarely, if ever, acknowledged, and where terms like ADHD, autism, depression, or anxiety were virtually nonexistent in everyday conversation; if a child couldn’t sit still, was easily distracted, or…
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I was listening to a podcast today, one featuring a Stanford professor, someone clearly intelligent, well published, and widely respected. She’s done amazing work in her field, and I’m not here to question her accomplishments. But what caught my attention, and honestly made me deeply uncomfortable, was how often she repeated the phrase “I’m trying to…
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Random thoughts on a Tuesday Sometimes I find myself wondering what if aliens really did visit Earth? Not to invade or save us, but just to observe. Like cosmic tourists or curious researchers. What would they think of us? What would they tell their people back home? Maybe their report would begin like this: “Earth…
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Just returned from a summer trip to Las Vegas and Los Angeles, and I wanted to share a full recap of my experience both the good and the not-so-good. First Stop: Las Vegas – A Love-Hate Experience Our trip started in Las Vegas, where we stayed at a resort. The resort itself was actually really…
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When I was little, adulthood looked like a dream. I imagined grown-ups were always confident, calm, and knew exactly what to do in every situation. They got to eat whatever they wanted, go wherever they pleased, and didn’t have anyone telling them “no.” In my eyes, adults had made it. Life looked simple, exciting, and…
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I didn’t know you could book a plane ticket online. So when it was time to fly to the U.S., I went through a travel agent who charged me $1,600 for a one-way ticket. Later, I realized I could’ve saved hundreds of dollars by booking online myself.So here’s what I wish someone told me, not just…