May 2023
Journey Through Life
The alarm clock buzzed in the early morning, the sun just beginning to paint the world in its golden brushstrokes. Today was not a day like any other. It was the start of my journey – not just across thousands of miles but also a journey through life. A stiff suitcase sat at my feet, […]
Life’s Greatest Blessing: Family
When I was nine years old, Sundays at Grandma’s were a ritual. She lived in a small red-brick house, tucked away into the heartbeat of the countryside. The scents of freshly mowed grass, blooming roses, and baking apple pie permeated the air like an inviting embrace. Trips to Grandma’s house represented a thread that wove […]
Life: A Blossoming Garden
Every morning, as the sun peeks over the horizon, it illuminates my humble domain—a garden that, in its own unique way, mirrors life. Time used to make me feel like a hapless leaf in the river of existence; now, I view it as a gardener views the seasons, each bringing its own joys and challenges, […]
Life’s Balancing Act
Every morning at six a.m. I am awakened, not by the blare of an alarm but by the soft pitter-patter of little feet making their way to my bed. As an eyelash tickles my cheek, two startlingly bright blue eyes peer into mine, almost as if questioning whether it’s time to rise and shine. These […]
Discovering Your Inner Strength
There is something quite remarkable about 18_valenti, a health and wellness approach that takes a deeply holistic and authentic path to help individuals uncover their inner strength. This approach embraces the philosophy that understanding one’s self can lead to greater physical, emotional, and mental health. 18_valenti is about finding harmony, balance, and inner peace in […]
Life’s Better with Pets
There was a little house at the corner of the street, a quirkily charming establishment with a signboard that read ‘Pets Corner’. From the outside, you could hear the cacophony of barks, meows, chirps, and sometimes a hiss or two – a clear indication of the bustling life inside. For anyone interested in getting a […]
Life’s DIY Undertakings
A DIY project is a unique stamp on life, a tangible manifestation of one’s deepest desires, passions and capabilities. Embarking on a DIY project demands not only time and effort but also an admixture of creativity, patience, and perseverance. Today, I wish to recount my significant DIY undertaking: the construction of a wooden actuarial table. […]
Life’s Precious Moments
As the sun began to sink below the horizon, casting a warm, golden hue across the suburban landscape, the Thompson family gathered in their lush backyard for their weekly barbecue. The sound of laughter reverberated through the air, harmonizing perfectly with the sizzling of the grill and the chirping of the birds perched on the […]
Life’s Vibrant Festivals
The winds of autumn rustle through the trees, carrying with it the sweet aroma of spices and baked treats. A community is eagerly preparing for Diwali, one of the grandest festivals in the Hindu calendar. Diwali is a spectacle of light and color, a lively celebration of life and its many blessings that transcends cultural […]
Life and Investment Strategies
As we journey through life, we often forget that money, just like time, is a finite resource. From the moment we receive our first paycheck to our last breath, there is only so much money we can earn, save, invest, and spend. With this in mind, it is vital to approach financial management strategically, treating […]