Published inAbout Me Stories·PinnedMember-onlyAbout Me — Laras (with a non-silent S)Triggered a search party effort, was bullied by a famous person, and became an atheist at the age of 22 — When I was in kindergarten, I was brave. So brave that I decided to walk out of the school ground on my own after I couldn’t find my mother at the end of the day. There was a 4-hour search party effort. …About Me4 min readAbout Me4 min read
Published inThe Orange Journal·PinnedMember-onlyThis is What My Recovery From a Year-Long Depression Sounds LikeHealing isn’t linear and this instrumental music explains that well — At 28 years old, I was heavily depressed for almost a year. It was really bad. So bad that I’d get confused when people say falling asleep during depression is hard. Because for me…Depression4 min readDepression4 min read
Published inThe 24 Hour Lunch Break·PinnedMember-onlyThe Most Surprising Thing I Learned From My TherapistShe said what about me? — The decision to go to therapy in 2018 wasn’t the easiest for me. It was my dirty little secret. …Self3 min readSelf3 min read
Published inThe Orange Journal·PinnedMember-onlyAn Introvert in Love is One Chatty IntrovertHow I know I’ve found my person as an introvert — I’m an introvert. I talk after everyone else has finished talking. I listen and I ask thousands of follow-up questions. I don’t feel comfortable talking about myself too much so I say, “What about you?” almost immediately to turn the attention away from me. I also either walk in front…Relationships2 min readRelationships2 min read
Published inMind Cafe·PinnedMember-onlyI Tried to Manifest My Dream Job. This is What I LearnedWe really got the power — So we all have heard it right? Law of Attraction, The Secret, Law of Assumption, Abraham Hicks, Neville Goddard, and what have you. If you have no clue what I’m talking about, let me introduce you to the world of manifesting. The premise is pretty simple. You ask for what…Life4 min readLife4 min read
Published inThe 24 Hour Lunch Break·Sep 21, 2022Member-onlyHow I Trick Myself Into Liking Reading AgainLike when I was a kid — I still remember when my mother used to yell at me for reading too much Manga. From Case Closed (also known as Detective Conan), Kocchi Muite Miiko to Salad Days, I was obsessed. …Self Improvement4 min readSelf Improvement4 min read
Published inThe 24 Hour Lunch Break·Sep 19, 2022Member-onlyIf You’re Feeling Stuck, Your Plot Twist is Coming, I PromiseI’ve been there myself — A few weeks ago, a friend told me that she had nothing new in her life. Same old job, same routine. …This Happened To Me4 min readThis Happened To Me4 min read
Published inThe 24 Hour Lunch Break·Sep 12, 2022Member-onlyHow I Make My Introverted Boyfriend HappyWhat I learned from asking him directly — Unfortunately, this isn’t smut 🤭 But I’ve been wondering lately what makes my introverted boyfriend genuinely happy. Aside from the obvious of course, like fries, coke, or cuddles, what can I do to brighten up his day? So I asked him the other day at breakfast and his answers surprised…This Happened To Me4 min readThis Happened To Me4 min read
Published inThe 24 Hour Lunch Break·Sep 9, 2022Member-onlyWhat Happened When I Sent That Job Application with Zero QualificationFrom fashion to international relations — “What’s that?” I asked my coworker at the next desk. “Oh, it’s the cake from Mrs. S. Everyone gets a piece! Check yours on your desk.” He replied. I didn’t see anything but my own mess. I didn’t get one. I couldn’t believe it. One of the company owners I…This Happened To Me4 min readThis Happened To Me4 min read
Published inThe 24 Hour Lunch Break·Sep 7, 2022Member-onlyWhat Made Me Feel Close to My Long-Distance BoyfriendA tool for those in LDR — I met my boyfriend through a dating app. I liked how his profile is filled to the brim — I mean he’s a writer after all. None of that “I like to travel” “I like sushi” or “I’m a good guy” one-liners. He made an essay on his profile and…Relationships3 min readRelationships3 min read
