Month: April 2025

Think outside the box

If you are not a native English speaker, have you ever wondered what it means? Te box does not have any particular sense here but it certainly refers to a closed object, which has a metaphoric meaning. Things inside the box – a closed thing – are regular but things outside the box are irregular. […]

Homecomings and New Beginnings

It was our last day in my hometown—for now. After breakfast, we packed and loaded the car, then headed to my parents’ place, where my cousin and her family were chatting with them. We joined in and ended up talking a lot more about pregnancy and parenting. Eventually, we all said our goodbyes and left. […]