questioning the prevailing narratives
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the unlikeable parts of self-care
When it comes to self-care people may think about treating themselves to a day at a spa, having some quality alone time, or spending some time on hobbies, but as I grew…
covid cautious travel in khao yai
The time I spent in Khao Yai was one of the most freeing periods I had felt since 2020. Being known for its national park, the qualities of the place makes it…
how difficult it is to live an intentional life
Once upon a time I would start doomscrolling when I woke up. I realised it was causing mental fatigue way too early in the day, so I switched to writing morning pages…
my body is a temple
The people who brought me up have a sweet tooth, so I was allowed to snack on unregulated amounts of chocolate, sweets, chips and carbonated drinks whenever I wanted. I used to…
do what we can
I was telling my partner that though I love the sense of accomplishment when I finish a travel sketchbook, it inhibits me from doing more travel sketching because the thought of completing…
yet another dysautonomia episode
I went for a 5km run yesterday a couple of days after returning from thailand. Sometimes after a long break it may feel more strenuous but I felt better than expected, even…
primal sadness
I still feel afflicted by my mind in many ways. I try to focus on the present, and distract myself by trying to live life in my fullest possible manner, but once…
first impressions of khao yai
Khao Yai is about 2 – 3 hours drive from bangkok airport. For the past few years we usually go to places where we don’t have to drive because I tend to…
my strange memory
I’ve been on a rabbit hole to learn more about the human memory after watching college kids perform seemingly impossible memory feats on a tv variety show. It has made me reflect…