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Asking for Help

July 31, 2020 Queenie

It’s easy for us to give advice to others to ‘ask for help’ when they don’t know something or when they are struggling. But often, we can get stuck because we don’t know what to ask for. I may be … Continue reading Asking for Help

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Getting Out of a Slump

July 6, 2020July 7, 2020 Queenie

Occasionally I find myself in a slump, feeling unmotivated, uninspired, bored, and tired. On one hand, I feel the need to do something to reinvigorate myself and to energize myself, but on the other hand, I have no interest in … Continue reading Getting Out of a Slump

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Recognizing Systems of Oppression

May 29, 2020May 29, 2020 Queenie

Content warnings: mentions of current events, police brutality, racism Recently, I’ve been watching a show where the following line appeared: The losing side is our side. This was in the context of how often people would state, “I will stand … Continue reading Recognizing Systems of Oppression

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Practicing the Art of Letting Go

May 18, 2020 Queenie

Like many, during quarantine I have engaged in many tasks that I have never before. For example, I started baking sourdough bread using a sourdough starter. My friend, a well seasoned bread baker himself, offered me some of his sourdough … Continue reading Practicing the Art of Letting Go

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Alternate Realities

May 11, 2020 Queenie

A fun thought exercise that my partner and I like to engage in is thinking about alternate realities β€” what would alternate reality Queenie be doing in this moment? There could be parallel universes where I reacted to situations differently, … Continue reading Alternate Realities

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Managing Expectations

May 8, 2020May 11, 2020 Queenie

Like many, I have fell off the grid with many of my previous responsibilities (i.e. blogging) and have engaged in things like Stardew Valley, Korean dramas, and embroidery during this period in quarantine. Though I would enjoy my time relaxing … Continue reading Managing Expectations

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Whisper Down the Lane

March 23, 2020March 23, 2020 Queenie

These days, I find myself engaged in various games of “whisper down the lane,” where one person shares news about school closings and shelter in place orders, and then that information is relayed to others as needed. I am receiving … Continue reading Whisper Down the Lane

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On the Coronavirus: What if we die?

March 9, 2020May 29, 2020 Queenie

Lately, I have been consumed with news about COVID-19, otherwise known as the coronavirus. Whether it’s online or in person, conversations with others always involve some percept of the coronavirus β€” How do we protect ourselves? Should we be scared? … Continue reading On the Coronavirus: What if we die?

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Flexible vs. Rigid Planning

February 1, 2020January 18, 2020 Queenie

Not long ago, I played a game of Bananagrams for the first time. I’ve played Words with Friends before and I imagined this to be similar, with the only difference being that I was able to physically touch the tiles … Continue reading Flexible vs. Rigid Planning

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New Year, New Me: The Trap of New Year’s Resolutions

January 18, 2020March 22, 2020 Queenie

“New Year, New me!” This started off as a serious statement grounded in my New Year’s resolutions β€” A new year is a new year of possibilities. A new year is a new year of new goals. A new year … Continue reading New Year, New Me: The Trap of New Year’s Resolutions

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