After reading 1619, I’ve been reflecting on its impact. One key takeaway for me was how African Americans have held the U.S. accountable to its democratic ideals. Despite the country’s racist and enslaving origins, Black Americans have consistently fought for justice. This, along with the surprising level of patriotism among Black Americans—many of whom are more likely to serve in the military—stood out.

I’ve been reflecting on how respecting my energy levels and staying present in the moment has brought me a sense of inner peace I didn’t have before. While I’m no expert in energy management or mindfulness, these simple shifts have been impactful…

It took me a long time to accept that being lost and not knowing my next steps is okay. More than okay—it’s normal. That's why I hate asking teenagers and even college students what they want to become.

Today, I want to share how I arrived at this understanding, in the hope that it might help others on their own life and career journeys.

Today, I want to talk a bit about OCD—specifically, my experience with perfectionistic OCD, which is indeed a real subtype. Since this is a personal blog, I'm not diving into heavy research; instead, I’ll share what ChatGPT had to say on the topic:

I'm passionate about Special Education because I see firsthand how challenging it can be. Here are some key points from the recent Connecticut Special Education Task Force report that really stood out to me:

Ambition. It's such a powerful word, isn’t it? For men, it often carries positive vibes, but for women, not so much. I think many of us tend to hide our ambition, like it’s something to be ashamed of. But why?

Welcome to my long-awaited blog! I’m thrilled to finally kick things off—though I didn’t expect my first topic to be about perfectionism. Full disclosure: I’m a perfectionist, and I’m on a journey to embrace a more adaptive approach.