Category: books

books, favorites

A Belated Reading Month Tribute to the Stories That Shaped Me

November slipped past me so quickly that I didn’t even get the chance to post anything for National Reading Month. One morning, I found myself staring at my empty draft folder thinking, “Well… that’s another deadline I missed.” Still, a late post feels better than skipping it entirely—especially when it’s about something that has shaped me since I was a kid. My love for reading … Continue reading A Belated Reading Month Tribute to the Stories That Shaped Me

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books, health, Self care

Why Escapism Is Good for Mental Health-How Shows, Books, and Movies Can Be Self-care

Life can be overwhelming. Some days, it feels like everything’s happening all at once—work, family, the news, your to-do list that just won’t quit. And when it gets to that point, all you want is to shut the world out for a while and breathe. That’s when I usually hit play on a suspense documentary or something about a serial killer. It’s not exactly light … Continue reading Why Escapism Is Good for Mental Health-How Shows, Books, and Movies Can Be Self-care

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books, TV series

Fool Me Once: Another Signature Coben Mind-Bender

Spoiler alert – if you haven’t watched Fool Me Once yet, be warned there are spoilers ahead! I decided to check out this limited series after I saw it on my friend Kheen’s Facebook post. I’m a fan of Harlan Coben‘s work – I’ve seen a few of his other TV adaptations like Safe ( because of Michael Hall ), The Stranger, and Stay Close, … Continue reading Fool Me Once: Another Signature Coben Mind-Bender

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books, Movie Review

The 5 Things That Bothered Me In Leave the World Behind

I have to admit, I only watched Leave the World Behind because I’m a fan of Julia Roberts, and I haven’t seen her in a new movie in a while. I was tired of rewatching her old classics, so I decided to try this new Netflix film. I didn’t know much about it, except that it was based on a novel by Rumaan Alam and … Continue reading The 5 Things That Bothered Me In Leave the World Behind

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books, favorites, Movie Review, music

Cello Strings and Heartstrings

A Review of If I Stay Upon learning that “If I Stay,” a book written by Gayle Foreman, had been transformed into a film, my curiosity was instantly kindled. And recently, I saw that it’s available at Amazon Prime. The movie features Chloe Grace Moretz as Mia Hall, an actress I’ve appreciated greatly since her performance in “Carrie.” Mia Hall, brought to life by Moretz, … Continue reading Cello Strings and Heartstrings

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books, favorites, inspiration, k-drama, motherhood, movies

How Moms Like Us Can Manage Stress

For the past two years, I’ve been juggling two jobs, sometimes three, and doing chores at home since we usually don’t have a helper. That’s in the middle of waking up at dawn to prepare the kid’s lunch for school and do other stuff.  Being a mom is a rewarding and fulfilling experience, but it can also be incredibly stressful. Juggling multiple responsibilities and constantly … Continue reading How Moms Like Us Can Manage Stress

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