Dreams are free. The ingredients are not.

When I was younger, I was told that dreams are just that, dreams. They are something we over-romanticize and should avoid. It takes a special ingredient to turn it into a routine and then an everyday reality. However, we are told by others and life that these special ingredients do not exist. Because you can … Continue reading Dreams are free. The ingredients are not.

2020: Ring in the New Year or Not

With just 24 hours plus away from the double 20, resolutions are being drummed up, mental sirens for that new workout routine are on and the goal for career acceleration, skill development, to start a family, travel to a new state or country or even find love are on. No sweat at all. Except we … Continue reading 2020: Ring in the New Year or Not

Can Movies Really Motivate Us to Follow Our Dream?

"Follow your dreams," "Follow your heart," "Be who you always wanted to be," or "Who cares about what people think?" said every main character from a romantic comedy movie. Truth is, I would look up to these actresses or actors who said it, be it Hilary Duff from "A Cinderella Story, Reese Witherspoon from "Legally … Continue reading Can Movies Really Motivate Us to Follow Our Dream?