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jessa

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Everyday Stories, Lived

Relationships

  • Algorithm-driven social media content

    With just a tap on an icon, you can access the online public square without leaving your bed in the morning and be informed where people are or what they’ve been up to yesterday. Want to rant about that neighbor or that relative? You can now conveniently do that online without screaming at them live Read more

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  • Children taking cues

    When I was a child, I quickly ran to my mother whenever something scared me, usually unfamiliar sounds (like scurrying little feet on the roof). I did not care to know what caused it because knowing doesn’t matter. What I care about is the comfort I need right away. And when my mother doesn’t fret, Read more

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  • Eating together with family

    I grew up in a family whose rule about eating meals is having them together. Except for when breakfasts were spent hurriedly, there were times when we just took our time with them, especially on weekends. Having breakfast together is more than just eating the food at the table. It’s also about gathering together in Read more

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  • Late-night musings #11

    I used to get frustrated when my ideas didn’t make sense when I wanted them to, which meant right away. Because I’ve been trained with instant gratification, I find it challenging to wait between periods of focused and diffused thinking. But when I enrolled in an online course Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough Read more

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  • If coffee commercials were honest

    “I need my coffeeeeeee,” asked my husband endearingly, just as we were about to start our work day. He had already explained to me before why he needed coffee, mainly to help him get through the day. So, while waiting for the kettle to scream, I suddenly realized I never needed one like he did. Read more

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  • Late-night musings #10

    Maybe, if we just tried, we might know what it feels like, what it would be like. But we didn’t. So we just keep on guessing, wondering about the what ifs. Read more

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  • Taking on leadership

    I’ve heard about how my grandparents were leaders and how my father (whom I never met because he died when I was a month old) seems to get along easily with people. Since grade school, I have always found myself leading groups. It felt like I’ve known what it’s like to lead my whole life, even Read more

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