How to Survive a Real Winter, After Abu Dhabi

So, you’ve traded the blistering heat of Abu Dhabi for the icy grip of winter — congratulations! This survival guide has everything you need to know about your first winter at home away from home.

I Arrived to DC as Trump Was inaugurated. Here's What Really Went Down.

From Trump’s second inauguration to the 2025 March for Our Lives, my weekend in DC was a whirlwind of political spectacle and protest.

The Overuse and Evolution of Psychological Jargon

To what extent are psychological terms being stretched out in their definition? Though this may seem beneficial as the growing checkbox diagnosis allows for more inclusivity, doesn’t it do more harm than good to pathologize mundane experiences?

Li Beirut

“Nothing is very constant in Beirut. Certainly not dreams. But despair isn’t constant either. Beirut is a city to be loved and hated a thousand times a day. Every day. It is exhausting, but it is also beautiful.” – Nasri Atallah

Unlocking Mental Wellness: The Power of Journaling

Looking for a simple way to boost your mental health? Journaling might just be the answer. Here is a breakdown of the techniques that can help make journaling feel less like a chore and more like a powerful tool for growth.

Work Smarter, Not Harder

How smart is working smart and how hard is working hard?

A Florentine Life

The diary entry of a 19-year-old who lived abroad for the first time in her life, in Florence, Italy.

Goodbye Girlhood, Hello Womanhood

The cleaned-up version of scribbled-down thoughts by yours truly, me, who hit the 20-year milestone. Goodbye girlhood, hello womanhood!

Will Connecticut See a White Christmas?

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

'Friends' Costars' Statements on Matthew Perry's Passing

One month since Matthew Perry’s passing, the Friends cast has released their own personal statements, sharing memories and photos with him.

Formula 1 is Back in Abu Dhabi

It’s lights out and away we go!

Navigating an Abundance of News

A guide on navigating the media in today's world that has so many stories that sometimes don’t quite add up.

‘Friends’ Star, Matthew Perry, Dies at the age of 54

“It is very odd to live in a world where if you died, it would shock people but surprise no one,” - Matthew Perry, "Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing"

Realism vs. Idealism

So what will it be, your ideas or the reality?

An Old Soul In A Young Body

How does a young person go about life with the mentality of a middle aged or older person?