Marriage quietly changes the meaning of family — “mine” and “ours” start to blur. In this reflection, I write about love, belonging, and how our hearts somehow stretch wide enough to hold both the family we come from and the one we’re building.

I used to think recipes were rules — in cooking and in life. I’d copy the people I admired, hoping their methods would work for me too. But somewhere between burnt cheese, too much garlic, and not enough spice, I learned that life, like cooking, is better when you season it your own way. I've learned to not always follow the recipe — in the kitchen or anywhere else.

Some moments are meant to be opened quietly, with no audience, no camera, no proof. This is a musing about what it means to live — really live — when everyone else seems busy performing it.

From moving to a new country to advancing into a senior role, my two years at ABN were filled with valuable lessons. This is a story about gratitude, growth, and the decision to chase fulfillment on my own terms.

On Dad’s 59th, I reflect on the silence his absence leaves, the light we each carry forward from him, and the hope that he’s resting well.

I write because I have something to say, a musing I need you to listen in on, and most importantly, I need you to witness my life.

The fundamentals of technical writing with a focus on what it is, why it's essential, and how to get started, especially within the software development ecosystem.

A reflection on ditching the “perfect smart person” checklist and just being your awesome, human self.

A postcard from my solo trip to Middleburg — a reflection on how solitude helps me reconnect, spark creativity, and return to relationships more grounded—a reminder: loving others doesn’t mean losing yourself.