jessa

Reflections on becoming

Life

  • Far-reaching impacts

    I always believe what you do today affects what happens next, like ripple effects. Choosing to wake up late today might signal that it’s okay to continuously wake up late in the succeeding days because waking up late and sleeping late becomes a cycle you’re beginning to get accustomed to. Endlessly entertaining yourself with movies Read more


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  • Force of attraction

    There are people we were drawn into that we can’t explain why at the moment. What it’s like is that we feel delighted to be around them, making any interaction, no matter how small or insignificant, better than nothing at all. When they are around us, we want them to notice us, even acknowledge our Read more


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  • Learning at a young age

    Thinking about all the things I’m able to do today, I could say that the things I was exposed to at a young age helped shape the opportunities that became available and accessible for me growing up. If my mother did not show me my father’s Reader’s Digest magazines, I might not be interested in Read more


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  • “I’m glad you’re here”

    I could have told you that. But the distance reminded me of so many things that I’d instead smile at you and say nothing than say something and feel awkward after having nothing to talk about anymore. Yet, I regretted saying nothing to you at all. Because, deep inside, I’m delighted to see you. I Read more


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  • Things we could do in traffic

    Some people get upset while they sit in traffic. However, I find it curious because the traffic is outside our control. If one wants to avoid being stuck in traffic, traveling during off-peak hours makes sense. But if you don’t have a choice to travel during the peak hours, then there’s little you can do Read more


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