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Returning to Civilization: A Passing of Time

by Monica March 27, 2012

Travel has a funny effect on time. Weeks can feel like years, while months can feel like days. It’s been 3 weeks since my time in Laos, but I feel as if a lifetime has past. Since Luang Prabang, I’ve spent my time marveling at the magic of Angkor Watt, relishing in the expat life [...]

Down To The Wire: Getting Things Done

by Monica January 31, 2012

I work better under pressure. I can’t focus unless I’m pulling an all-nighter. Sound familiar? Lately I’ve been wondering whether or not I do my best work at the last minute. Mostly because I’ve had to get things done under the wire, whether I like it or not. Take this post, for example. I had [...]

The Time Is Now

by Monica October 13, 2011

Timing, it seems, is everything. Finding the perfect flight deal, when to launch a new product, getting that “lucky break.” Good actors have good timing; comedy is really truth delivered in the right way at precisely the right time. But in life, there is rarely that window of the perfect time, and when it does [...]

Why Growing Older Is Nothing To Be Afraid Of (gulp)!

by Monica March 30, 2011

Dreams That You Dare To Dream Really Do Come True I turned a year older this month. Confession: I was not excited about this. I miss the days where I couldn’t wait to have a birthday. When it meant cake and candles and wishes and a frilly party dress. When I was so excited to [...]