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How I Got Fired for Refusing to Work for Free
They offered me a job title without a paycheck, a workload without limits, and “exposure” as my only reward. I declined and got fired with a click. This isn’t a story about losing a job, it’s about refusing to lose my self-respect. Continue reading
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Add to Cart: My Gateway Drug
What starts as a quick Amazon search always spirals into absurdity: “frequently bought together” combos that make no sense, suggested items that test my willpower, and a cart full of things I’ll never actually buy. It’s less shopping and more a master class in temptation, chaos, and zero self-control. Continue reading
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The Target Trap
What starts as a simple Target run for shampoo and deodorant quickly unravels into a full-blown adventure: the misleading “Dollar” Spot, hypnotic endcaps, the siren call of office supplies, and an Ulta detour that ends with unexpected lip gloss. Proof that no one escapes Target unscathed, or under budget. Continue reading
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Tomatoes Don’t Belong in November
Mediterranean grandmothers don’t need wellness gurus; they’ve been outsmarting diet trends for generations. From turning scraps into feasts to laughing through kitchen chaos, their secret recipe for longevity isn’t kale smoothies or pricey supplements. It’s simpler: waste less, eat with the seasons, share everything, and always leave room for a nap. Continue reading
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Formula None! The Longest Pit Stop In History
Four weekends without Formula 1 felt like the world’s longest pit stop. Racing has always been more than a sport in my family; it’s a tradition, a connection, and a source of memories with my dad. From my first Supra to Ferrari Sundays, the engines are finally roaring again. Formula None no more. Continue reading
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If Monday Had a Flavor, It Would Be Cough Syrup
Mondays have been cursed since the Babylonians named it after the Moon – chaos included. From medieval turnip markets to Victorian “Monday face,” history, psychology, and folklore all agree: Mondays are the worst. Science calls it contrast theory. I call it proof that the universe enjoys watching us suffer. Continue reading
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If There’s No Treasure Map, It’s Just a Trip to Costco
Goals are boring adult homework, while quests are where the real fun (and chaos) happens. Goals make you feel like a failure when things go sideways; quests expect the broken bridges, fire-breathing setbacks, and battles. Stop chasing goals and start living like a knight in shining armor. Continue reading
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Beach, Please – This Is Not the Reset I Ordered
Vacations promise rest, but reality often delivers chaos. I experimented with unplugging only to return buried under responsibilities, craving another break. Traveling with my husband and adult kids added love – and eye rolls – to the mix. True reset isn’t about beaches or schedules; it’s about permission to pause and breathe. Continue reading
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Too Hot to Hustle
The fleeting magic of summer weekends. The kind that begs for a quiet escape under a shady tree with a good book and a riverside breeze. This is an ode to doing nothing well, reminding us all to slow down and savor life’s simple pleasures. Continue reading
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Hell Hath No Fury Like a Demon With a Desk Job
This blog post draws modern parallels to C.S. Lewis’s book The Screwtape Letters. I explore how subtle temptations, such as distraction, division, and putting on a moral show, are just as present today as they were in 1942. It examines how spiritual numbness thrives in the noise of 2025, and how awareness might be our… Continue reading
The Creative Quill 