Author Archives: adrienne

20
Feb

Hidden history, awareness, and makan

I had such an interesting experience today. I was on my way to purchase my first grown-up furniture piece (at the age of 38, finally– haha!), after many months of searching for That Ultimate Cabinet I Have Been Picturing In My Head That Would Be … Continue reading →

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19
Feb

Gratitude

I have a great life. I am so lucky. Here are some things I am grateful for today. Living close enough to green space that I can be there in less than 10 minutes and am surrounded by birds, trees, water, lizards, and grass. The air feels so differe… Continue reading →

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18
Feb

Knowing something’s value

Today I fought a battle I have fought many times before. It’s getting ridiculous, to be honest. It was a professional battle — I won’t go into details here. Sometimes I wonder why I still fight it. And then I realized why I still fight it: becaus… Continue reading →

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17
Feb

Full

My weekend was action-packed. It didn’t start that way, but by early Saturday afternoon it certainly was run-run-running. Today alone involved outings to 10 different shops, 2 restaurants, 1 cafe, and 3 MRT stations. It involved a lot of walking (… Continue reading →

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16
Feb

Expect the unexpected

Trite, yes. True, definitely. Today: Something entirely out of character and surprising appeared on my doorstep. Really, uncharacteristic — but welcome and beautiful and appreciated all the same! Wow! Such smiles to bring this weekend! Shortly af… Continue reading →

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15
Feb

Postcard reminders

My grandmother turned 85 in January. She doesn’t have much beyond a grade school education yet she is one of the smartest people I know. She didn’t have her first airplane ride until she was well into her 40s, and she once told me she never though… Continue reading →

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14
Feb

one in three

I want you to think for a quick minute about three women you know — any three. Maybe your grandmother, your sister, and your friend. Or two of your work colleagues and your cousin. Or your first grade teacher, your niece, and your wife. Whatever … Continue reading →

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13
Feb

Fine spirits

I am happy to say I come from a family of drinkers. NOTE: drinker does not equal alcoholic. Not many (any?) alcoholics in our family. My parents are drinkers, connoisseurs of wine, gin, rum, beer, and occasionally vodka and other spirits. I am too… Continue reading →

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12
Feb

Yoga lite

I’m 4 days into an involuntary and strict 6-week “no weight on your left arm” lifestyle adjustment. This is a problem. You see, for the last 6-ish years, I’ve done yoga nearly every day. Some days it’s only 10 minutes, or on the really bad days, o… Continue reading →

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11
Feb

It’s a myth

Today’s truth is quick and dirty. The runner’s high is a myth. At least at this point it is. I’m up to just over 4k and there IS NO HIGH. For me, there is not even more than 20 seconds of “oh yeah this feels good – let’s keep going.” Nope. In my w… Continue reading →

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