While surfing the web recently, a thought struck me: ‘Does anyone still participate in blogging as a hobby—or is it all about views, clicks, and monetization?’
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Deliberate or Spontaneous: Is One Tendency Better than the Other?
I recently attended a gorgeous wedding reception for a close family member. Meandering around the reception hall, I marveled at the attention to detail: from fresh flowers adorning banisters to beautiful table settings and special activities to entertain the kids, every moment and aspect of the event was perfectly pre-determined.
Motivated Versus Goal-Oriented: Is There a Difference?
Like a good little human, I often set New Year’s resolutions. It’s fun to ponder the possibilities of the upcoming months and to list out aspirations for the new year. But I’ll let you in a little secret: I rarely achieve any of the goals I set.
Social Media and the Pressure to Live Your Best Life
As I write this, I’m at home convalescing after a particularly nasty bout of COVID. I was one of those people who, during the height of the pandemic, assumed that fighting COVID would be similar to knocking out a bad flu (at least for young people). That all changed after my first round of battling …
Why the High-Value Woman Concept is Damaging
Note: I am mostly using the term “woman” in this post because I relate to women, as a woman myself. However, some of my opinions here apply to the concept of a “high-value man” or a “high-value human” in general, as well. I saw some clickbait-y article recently about the traits of a high-value woman. …
Why Can’t You See Yourself the Way Others See You: Musings on Self-Perception
Disclaimer: I’m not a psychologist, mental health professional, or self-help expert. I write about psychology/wellness topics because they interest me and am in no way qualified to speak about these subjects professionally. Please do not take my posts as medical advice. Seek out a licensed professional to diagnose/treat any mental or emotional health conditions. I felt …
Moving to a More Expensive House: When Should You Take the Leap?
I published another real estate post on this blog about a year ago. I couldn’t have imagined how drastically the winds of the market would shift in such a short time. Now, interest rates are soaring, renters are struggling to buy, and the cost of a carton of eggs makes me want to cry. However, …
Signs That The Seller Will Accept Your Offer on A Home
I haven’t posted anything business-related in a long time. But, as a real estate investor, I think it’s fitting to talk about some signs that the seller will accept your offer on a home in this CRAZY seller’s market.
Birth Story: Dawson Tian-Ming Chiu
I feel like one lucky mama as I sit down to write the birth story of my second child (and first son), Dawson! This sweet boy joined our family on June 18, 2021, at 1:44 AM. Fun fact: my first, Lilah, was also born at 1:44 AM. However, my experience with Dawson was quite different. …
The No Buy Challenge: How It Works & Why I’m Doing It
I’ve always been intrigued by the idea of living with less. I’m already a big-time budgeter, and I rarely make purchases without careful consideration. However, there are some areas of my spending where I’ve been lax – which is one reason why I’m trying a three-month no buy challenge.