Maioush

We often grow up with an idea of what our life will look like when we are at a certain age, more often than not, it is a realistic image, and more often than not, life doesn’t necessarily mirror the image we had for it. At that moment, we can feel inadequate, we can feel […]

It’s been literally ages since I last posted here, but I really feel the need for me to write this. There are literally dozens of famous quotes that begin with “If I knew then what I know now…” In fact, there is even a book by that name. What are we really talking about when […]

Everyone grows up with their own beliefs and their own perceptions of what a true love really is. You will have all types of influences, including relationships you see your families and friends involved in, movies, TV shows, and other places as well. There are so many different things that you see, and so many […]

I wish you were here today, even for just a little while, so I could say Happy Birthday Baba, and see your face one more time. The only gifts today will be the gifts you left behind; the laughter, joy and happiness, precious memories. Today I’ll do my very best to try and find a […]

– No matter how prepared you think you are for a death, you can never be fully prepared for the loss and the grief. – You can plan for death, but death does not always comply with our wishes or plans. – “Stop avoiding and be present”. – “Dying is not like you see on […]

1. Chocolate is only a temporary fix. 2. A properly fitting bra is not a luxury. It is a necessity. 3. Your happiness is your happiness and yours alone. 4. How to apply red lipstick. 5. How to wear the crap out of red lipstick. 6. A boyfriend does not validate your existence. 7. Eat […]

Mama, you will never know how much you mean to me; you have helped me in so many ways, you have given me advice when I needed it, you have made me strong when I was weak, you gave me a shoulder when I needed to cry, you have held my head when I was […]

So I travel to LA a lot, about every 3 months or so, I always brace for the impact of encountering airline passengers; when people are treated like cattle, they can hardly be blamed for reacting like baboons.  Here, rules of engagement for the most ruthless form of travel. Pre-flight Awkward Situation: Despite the airline calling […]

3 months ago, if you had asked what my favorite foods were, I would have replied, bread, rice, bread, chocolate, bread … and did I mention bread and chocolate? I pitied my gluten-intolerant friends and rolled my eyes at the trendiness of “everything-free” diets. So of course it happened: I found myself struggling with health problems, […]

In the spirit of social situations (how’s that for alliteration?), let’s address those awkward encounters that we find all too frequently — and what we can do about them. And by “we” I mean that these are true stories of my own, or friends who shall remain nameless.   Over Email Awkward Situation: You receive an […]