Gaining daily confidence

When the Roof Flew Off

When the Roof Flew Off

We were on holiday in the Gold Coast around 2018 when a message from our tenant brought bad news. A storm had hit Victoria, and the roof of our property...

When the Roof Flew Off

We were on holiday in the Gold Coast around 2018 when a message from our tenant brought bad news. A storm had hit Victoria, and the roof of our property...

Worrying About Things I Can’t Control

Worrying About Things I Can’t Control

Last night, I attended a dance party. I noticed a woman who seemed distant when interacting with me but was warm and passionate with others. I have known her from...

Worrying About Things I Can’t Control

Last night, I attended a dance party. I noticed a woman who seemed distant when interacting with me but was warm and passionate with others. I have known her from...

Fishing for Connections

Fishing for Connections

Would you believe that someone might offer help or share something just for a simple thank you, or not even anything in return? I remember a time when a gentleman...

Fishing for Connections

Would you believe that someone might offer help or share something just for a simple thank you, or not even anything in return? I remember a time when a gentleman...

From "Ugly" to Top 50

From "Ugly" to Top 50

If you learn about Taiwanese beauty standards, you might find it hard to believe that someone like me, considered not beautiful at all and even "ugly" by some Taiwanese, was...

From "Ugly" to Top 50

If you learn about Taiwanese beauty standards, you might find it hard to believe that someone like me, considered not beautiful at all and even "ugly" by some Taiwanese, was...

Turning Imperfection into Strength

Turning Imperfection into Strength

  The first time I shared a story from my childhood on social media. It wasn’t a pleasant story, and sharing it took a tremendous amount of courage. I remembered...

Turning Imperfection into Strength

  The first time I shared a story from my childhood on social media. It wasn’t a pleasant story, and sharing it took a tremendous amount of courage. I remembered...

Living with Standards

Living with Standards

When we promote the idea of not chasing unrealistic beauty standards, it doesn’t mean we should throw on pajamas and face the world, hoping to be accepted purely for how...

Living with Standards

When we promote the idea of not chasing unrealistic beauty standards, it doesn’t mean we should throw on pajamas and face the world, hoping to be accepted purely for how...