The (stupid) things we do in the name of love. — We met on Facebook at the beginning of 2015. He sent me a message after reading my posts and comments in a Facebook group we were in. He said he’d like to add me as a friend on Facebook, was that okay? …

Maybe the trick is to make it so small you don’t even realize it — I woke up with a start. My husband was moaning because his back hurt when he tried to turn. I reached a helpless hand over to let him know I heard him. That I’m here for him. Then the pain eased and his breathing became deep and even once again. …

I took the latter. I’m struggling, but was it worth it? — When I left Singapore to marry my best friend, it was more than love that motivated me. When I left, I chose a path of self-discovery. I never found what I wanted in Singapore. To me, it was too busy and uninspiring. I’m not inclined towards materialism. …

Rethinking our smartphone habits for the environment: Why it matters and 5 things to consider — My phone has been charging for hours — but the battery level fell from 7% to 4%. A trip to the repair shop didn’t help — they insisted nothing was wrong with it. So I found myself researching for a smartphone two years after getting my “new” phone. Truth be…

Don’t let meaningful items languish. — In Singapore, I have 1 clear box full of mementos I’ve saved for… memories’ sake. The box contains my curated things — things I love, things associated with core memories, or gifts that held great meaning. …

The things you should know about crafting a low carbon footprint diet — I stopped eating meat around 2016. Around that time, I had just embarked on a mission to reduce my personal carbon footprint. After learning meat consumption has a huge impact on the environment, I had to do something about my diet. Since meat protein has a higher carbon footprint than…

But now I’m no longer Seeking A Friend for the End of the World. — A long time ago, I cried watching Seeking a Friend for the End of the World. I don’t remember it being that moving or sad, but it made me cry — because it revealed to me a startling fact about my then-relationship. I can’t even remember most of the story…

Oh wait, it’s already using us. But here’s what we should know anyway. — When was the last time you scrolled through your social media feed? Mine was approximately two minutes ago, on Instagram. In that time I went through perhaps two dozen posts, a dozen stories, and at least half a dozen ads. It seems so harmless, us scrolling down our feed to…

I found myself standing on a platform, 60 stories up, with shaking legs and a pounding heart. — I dreamed I was doing an obstacle course. The first part involved me climbing 60 stories to a platform suspended in the sky. I wasn’t harnessed. The ladder was mounted onto a skeletal frame. I climbed quickly so fear can’t catch up with me, taking all of 3 seconds. …