Life Experiments, Lived & Documented.
How do you live your best life? Many people ponder 3,000 times a day, while others just go ahead and live it.
Morning
Waking up at 5:30 and documenting the quiet beginning of each day—habits, thoughts, and how it actually feels.
Resolution
A weekly check-in to see whether I’m actually living up to my resolutions—not perfectly, just honestly.
Reading
Reading as a lifelong practice—collecting words, ideas, and perspectives, and documenting how they shape my thinking and writing over time.
Challenges
Setting challenges to keep life sharp—75 Hard and other experiments to stay uncomfortable and alive.
My First Book Published
Long Long Dating
I Probably Won’t See You Again
A quiet story of love stretched across distance—three years, rare meetings, deep hope, and the moment letting go becomes inevitable.
THE BLOG
Live Your Best Life NOW
Real Life Stories to Inspire Your Own Path
- Week 33 of 2026: A Quiet Week, A Scary Book, and Learning to Slow Down
A quiet week of slow living, spent reading The Shining on rainy days, writing less, and learning to be okay with taking things slower. - My 5:30 A.M. Morning Routine: How I Became an Early Riser
After two years of trial and error, I finally built a 5:30 a.m. morning routine that makes getting up early something I genuinely look forward to. - Week 32 of 2026: Autumn Is Here
An autumn morning bike ride, quiet reading, and a little reflection on life, doubt, and learning to appreciate what I already have. - Week 31 of 2026: A Small Win Before the World Wakes Up
An ordinary week filled with rain, a meaningful 10K run, and honest thoughts about writing, reading, rest, and finding small wins. - Week 30 of 2026: Choosing to Live on My Own Terms
This week reminded me that life doesn’t need to be perfect. Sometimes, the most meaningful moments come from accepting things as they are. - Fallina Reading Session 19: Rewriting the Ending of The Vanishing Half
After finishing The Vanishing Half, Chelsea and I imagined different endings for the story and discussed what makes a character’s growth feel truly meaningful. - Fallina Reading Session 18: We Become the Stories We Believe
While reading The Vanishing Half, I found myself thinking about a deeper question: do we become the stories we believe about ourselves? - Week 29 of 2026: Learning to Trust Myself
Learning to trust myself became the lesson of this rainy week. By slowing down, resting, and letting go of control, I found a new kind of freedom. - Week 28 of 2026: The Beauty of Doing Nothing
Learning to rest without guilt was the lesson of this quiet week. A rainy Sunday reminded me that doing nothing can also be a meaningful part of life. - Week 27 of 2026: Finding Beauty by Paying Attention
Finding beauty in everyday moments changed how I see my days. A rainy week, a forest hike, and small joys reminded me life is worth noticing. - Week 26 of 2026: Finding Light Through the Rain
Learning to be alone is an ongoing journey. This rainy week reminded me that even difficult days can lead to unexpected joy. - Fallina Reading Session 17: Beyond Where We Come From
The Vanishing Half made me reflect on how our origins shape us, but also why we need to discover who we are beyond where we come from. - Week 25 of 2026: Time Is Flying Faster Than Ever
A week of highs and lows, small choices, and personal growth. From a difficult morning to a peaceful 10K run, I found more happiness in living life at my own pace. - Fallina Reading Session 16: The Magic Between Readers
A story about friendship, books, and the quiet magic of a book club that brought two strangers together through meaningful conversations. - Fallina Reading Session 15 — When We Didn’t Agree on the Same Book
A reflection from Fallina Book Club on reading The Sirens of Titan, focusing on how different interpretations and disagreements among readers can create deeper understanding and meaningful discussion. - Week 24 of 2026: Finding Joy in the Rain
From reading in the rain at dawn to restarting a personal challenge, this week reminded me that joy can exist in imperfect days. - Week 23 of 2026: Seeing My City Through Fresh Eyes
Running through my city like a traveler and confronting small injustices, finding gratitude in everyday life. - Fallina Reading Session 14: We’ll See How the Chemistry Goes
In Fallina Reading Event 14, nothing followed a strict plan. We read, talked, drifted, and somehow everything made sense in its own way — we’ll just see how the chemistry goes. - Fallina Reading Session 13: Would You Still Be You Without Your Pain?
Inspired by The Sirens of Titan, this reading club reflection moves from soldiers on Mars with erased memories to a discussion on pain, identity, and emotional suffering, ending with a portrait activity that reveals everyone’s hidden struggles. - Week 22 of 2026 – End of May
In this week’s reflection, I explore how fast time moves, how external feedback can affect self-worth, and what it means to build a more grounded and independent sense of confidence.