It was a rainy Sunday afternoon when I found myself sitting quietly at a small café near my apartment. My laptop was open, a half-finished cup of green tea beside me, and my search bar filled with “best self-help books to read.” The list was endless. Titles that promised to change your life in 30 […]
07
Oct
Oct
Have you ever noticed how your mood shifts after a meal? Sometimes, after a nourishing bowl of warm soup, I feel grounded and calm. Other times, after rushing through lunch with my laptop open, I feel anxious, restless, and a little hollow. For a long time, I thought it was just being tired or needing […]
05
Oct
Oct
A Walk Around the Building A loop around my apartment building is about 500 meters. Normally, that would sound like nothing to me. I’m used to waking up at 5 AM, meditating, stretching, then heading out for a run, swim, or cycling session that lasts two hours or more. Long training sessions are my comfort […]
08
Sep
Sep
It was a Monday night, around 10:23. The kind of night where the rain had been pouring for hours, the air felt cooler than usual, and all I craved was a bowl of hot soup. That’s exactly what I did after work – gathered with colleagues at a small local spot, laughing and sharing dumplings […]
05
Sep
Sep
The night I couldn’t sleep… again Lying in bed one night, staring at the ceiling, counting the hours I was losing. My body was screaming for rest after a brutal training session, but my mind was running laps faster than my legs ever could. The clock ticked past 2 a.m., then 3 a.m., and I […]
20
Dec
Dec
There’s something deeply rewarding about living a life of purpose. As I reflect on my recent days, balancing my commitments as Chairwoman for UWC Selection Season 2024-2025 and training as a triathlete, I realize how intertwined these two passions are—both pushing me to grow, give back, and live intentionally. Giving Back: The UWC Selection Journey […]