On structure and struggle
How time relates to courage It’s only been two days of grad school and I’m already so burnt out and tired. I think I’m running on overdrive because I can’t
Author: Jerry Koh
Believer of Change, Acceptor of Truth, but have yet to find them both.
The Gift of Self-Compassion
The Gift of Self-Compassion When you are the one who decides to be nice to yourself In this world of increased efficiency and productivity, of passions and successes, we seem to
The Ultimate Singaporean Guide to Backpacking Europe on a Budget
Check out my itinerary here. Update 2022: As the COVID-19 pandemic has been with us for about 2 years, some information in this blog post is different now. Couchsurfing still
The Tragedy of Human Memory
The Tragedy of Human Memory How lost is the most valuable thing How much do you remember what you did this year? Or rather, how much do you remember what you
The Parable of Diamond and Earthworms
The Parable of Diamond and Earthworms A short story about love and materialism “Why would I pay ten thousand dollars for a diamond ring?” I asked, incredulous. “Why, a diamond
The Thing About Regret
The Thing About Regret You Chose It What is regret? Think about one thing you regret in your life. What’s that feeling? That gnawing feeling tugging at your heart, that
Chasing Papers
Chasing Papers A Short Essay on the Grand Chase of Life I have been taught to chase after things all my life — papers mostly. A dazzling report card, a beautiful certificate,
Listening to Music is An Investment
Listening to Music is An Investment You may turn away now if you are thinking this is something that can get you rich with, sorry, that wasn’t what I meant
The Fear of Missing Out
The Fear of Missing Out What a tragedy Admit it, the world has just too many things out there — places you want to go; things you want to do, experience; people
Writers and their Stories
Writers and their Stories “I possess within me the universal human capacity to create.” Recently, I came up with this quote while thinking about the miracle of human creation, how I