Nickerbacher, The Funniest Dragon had all the elements of a fairytale: a tower, a princess, a prince, and a dragon. The main character, however, was the dragon. Not just any dragon, but, a funny one. Who ever heard of a funny dragon, right? That's what Nickerbacher's father thought. Dragons were supposed to do their duty. For a moment, I was transported into my younger self, struggling with the need to make my own choices versus the expectations of my parents. But, then, I returned to my … [Read more...]
One Statement Instead Of One Word, Cymplified!
Happy new year! How's your 2015 so far? It's that time again for resolutions, goals, and that one word of guidance. I had my "one word" for the past two years. Technically, that makes it two words, right? They were shine and freedom. Both helped me become more intentional in parenting and in the way I want to live. Purge Before 2014 ended, I was already thinking about my one word. What will it be? My freedom was not yet achieved in the aspect of clutter of the home and of … [Read more...]
Life List, Cymplified!
I have been thinking a lot about what I want to achieve in my lifetime. Some people call this the bucket list, some people call this the life list, one girl called it the mighty life list (she actually built a community around making life lists, helping others create one and work towards checking the items off). I confess that I am a person with nary a plan for her life. It's true! I didn't even plan to get married and now I have a family of my own. Now that I am more mature, I feel the need for … [Read more...]
A Billion Entrepreneurs, Cymplified!
What does the word 'entrepreneurship' mean? It has always been about developing and running a business to make a profit. There is a movie called A Billion Entrepreneurs, a crowd-funded film, set out to redefine the meaning of entrepreneurship. Through the movie, Filmmaker Jimmy Newson wanted to share that entrepreneurship would mean: It all starts with this question: Everyone wants to know what their purpose in life was. What are they sent to the world for? Why do they even exist? … [Read more...]
Try Again, Cymplified!
“Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow.” ― Mary Anne Radmacher Last month, I visited my university to hand in my application at an organization that could launch my dream of becoming a children's poetry book author. After a month of picturing myself writing more poems and dreaming up ideas for a fundraiser, I checked the announcement and was a little crushed to discover that I didn't pass. :-( I was writing … [Read more...]
Confidence, Cymplified!
For me, confidence is a destination that needed to be journeyed to. There may be some people who were born with confidence, but I am not one of them. How can I say that I am not confident? Feelings of insecurity and self-doubt were surfacing. I kept second-guessing myself and my decisions. I was uncertain about what I really, really like or want. I believed that I was mediocre in comparison to others who are more intelligent, more talented and have more things in their possession. I was always … [Read more...]