Reflections

Deep dive into what matters

  • Encounter with a Stranger

    Disclaimer: This is going to be a very long post. If you’re short on time, feel free to check back later. For the rest of you, read on! _____________________________________________________________________ Have you ever had an encounter that holds a special place in your heart? I have been fortunate enough to have had memorable encounters with absolute…

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  • Christmas cookies and traditions

    The holiday season is great for a couple of reasons. One is definitely putting up the tree and decor. And the other is the countdown to the next year! Last year, my daughter brought home a gingerbread man cookie she decorated in her preschool. I loved it and instantly knew I wanted to start a…

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  • Things to do in the Bay Area/Silicon Valley

    This one runs close to home. If there is one question I get from every person who visits the Silicon Valley, it is “What is there in the silicon valley beyond tech?”. Many visitors who do come by the valley are here mostly for work. It is very rare that we see someone pass by…

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  • Toilet Paper Wars

    Rubens slumps his shoulders as the forklift drops off another load of boxes to be put away. Today was not a good day. He was informed his store had decided to terminate a special plan which guaranteed employees a package of toilet paper every month. This way, even though he witnessed people’s toilet paper troubles…

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