The Uncomfortable Truth About Being a Western Expat in Southeast Asia No One Discusses
I’ve been living in Thailand and Vietnam for the past 10 years, and let me tell you, there are days when I look around and wonder what on earth I’m…
I’ve been living in Thailand and Vietnam for the past 10 years, and let me tell you, there are days when I look around and wonder what on earth I’m…
I’ve noticed something interesting about many of us who grew up under the influence of boomer parents or grandparents: We often underestimate how much of their mindset has made us…
Have you ever caught yourself doing something and thought, “Wow, that’s exactly what my parents used to do”? I know I have. Even though my folks and I come from…
Have you ever had a conversation with someone from Gen Z and found yourself nodding along while thinking, “I have no idea what they just said”? I’ll be honest: I’ve…
We often think modern relationships are defined by DMs and dating apps, right? But if you take a closer look at some of the long-standing couples from the Baby Boomer…
I remember sitting in the school cafeteria one afternoon, eavesdropping on a conversation between two classmates. One of them casually mentioned how her parents had just finalized their divorce. The…
I’ve always believed that personal style has a unique power to boost confidence—or zap it—depending on whether it reflects who we truly are. Sometimes, though, we don’t realize that certain…
Have you ever heard your parents or grandparents drop a piece of “old-fashioned” wisdom and thought it sounded outdated—only to realize later it was spot-on? That’s happened to me more…
When I first moved thousands of miles away from my parents, I remember feeling both terrified and exhilarated. It was like stepping into a new world without the daily safety…
There’s a peculiar habit some folks have—leaving the TV on while they’re busy doing house chores. Strange, isn’t it? But there’s more to it than just background noise. This behavior…