Tag Archives: Sharing

Pool Together Kitchen Equipment

When I was in grad school, I lived in a shared student flat in London. I arrived a week later than my flat mates, and when I asked what I could contribute, I was surprised to find out that everyone … Continue reading

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Exposure

Sometimes you can give a little bit of yourself away if it helps other people. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this … Continue reading

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Best Advice

“Notice the signs of loneliness — on the bus, in a queue, in a cafe — and speak to the person. The comment can be simple, such as ‘Beautiful sunny day today’ or ‘Oh, look at that cloud, more rain … Continue reading

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Breathless

She was breathless, as though she had no idea where to start among all the things we had to talk about.

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My Sweetie

We’ve endured lockdowns in Shanghai since March 2022, surfacing with just a day to buy provisions before going back into “house arrest.” My husband’s birthday fell on the second day of the current lockdown. I gave him, my spouse of … Continue reading

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