Because it's the holidays, because this is the time to share with loved ones, turn over a new leaf, and/or hope for better days... I dedicate this to all the single (and perhaps, lonely) people out there.

Often, I'm asked on dating advice from both girls and guys. "What does that mean?" "Why hasn't he called?" "How come I'm still single?" are some of the many common questions I'm asked. Though I don't consider myself a dating guru, for some... (continue reading)

My mother went to a fortune teller recently who told my mother many a things like, when I was born, how I'd be a professor and a writer (before I told my mother I wanted to write) and that I had been reincarnated into this life with the purpose to help people. It was all good up until the point she told my mother that I would not have a soul mate. What?! I started to cry. I demanded that my mother go back to this lady and tell her that she's wrong. Right after I hung up with her, I called my... (continue reading)

It's about 3am and I decided to stay up. Should be sleeping but I'm overwhelmed with all the things I need to do including getting ready for a trip to Texas for my friend Luis' wedding in 3 weeks.

A little bummed out that my honey-lova-soul-friend can't go because I'll miss him and was hoping to bond over the trip, but will make do and will bond other times. Plus, He'll be there in my thoughts and there in spirit.

It's the thought of going alone though, is forcing me to... (continue reading)

Sometimes I feel like I'm on the brink of despair and with one bash of an eyelash, I could be there.


Sitting here at the office of a design firm I feel like I no longer work for, my gaze hovers over a bowl of stir-fried macaroni. One that I made last night from a 75 cent package, ketchup, spices, and May's donated vegetables. Comfort food, reminiscent of ladyboys and lovely Thailand, but this time it is comforting nothing. The feeling of hope-diminishing beckons and I think to... (continue reading)