#personal-journey

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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

I perfected pie by baking 60 a day. You can get it right the first time

If you don't have a German grandmother to teach you how to make pie dough, you should seriously consider finding one. By the end of my first week, I was practically a pro.
Everyday cooking
fromMiami Herald
1 day ago

Opinion: 55 years of writing for the Miami Herald has been a great journey

I walked through the giant front doors of that beautiful building that once graced Miami's shoreline with a heart filled with fear and anticipation.
Miami
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Taylor Fritz: My happiness revolves around results I'd think about it forever if I don't win a slam'

I probably would. I'd probably think about it forever if I don't do it.
Austin
#self-discovery
Relationships
fromIndependent
2 months ago

My husband, my Irish boyfriend and me: What life and sex are really like inside an open marriage

Exploring sexual relationships within marriage led Deepa Paul to self-discovery and polyamory, influencing both her personal life and her writing.
Relationships
fromIndependent
2 months ago

My husband, my Irish boyfriend and me: What life and sex are really like inside an open marriage

Exploring sexual relationships within marriage led Deepa Paul to self-discovery and polyamory, influencing both her personal life and her writing.
#mental-health
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Mental health

People Who Lost Their Mother Are Getting Honest About Their Grieving Experiences

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Mental health

People Who Lost Their Mother Are Getting Honest About Their Grieving Experiences

fromTODAY.com
3 days ago

TikTok's Alexandra Madison and Jon Bouffard Expecting A Baby 1 Year After Pregnancy Loss

Madison expressed, "Pregnancy after loss is a mixture of emotions to say the least. Moments of excitement are so easily overshadowed by feelings of grief, doubt, and worry."
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

We loved living in Barcelona, but left after a year. The language barrier made it impossible for us to thrive there.

I realized it wasn't built to last. It was hard to fully integrate without being fluent in the local languages.
Barcelona
#identity
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago
New York Yankees

Copy of Brian Cashman and the Yankees turned my childhood dream into something even better

fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago
New York Yankees

Copy of Brian Cashman and the Yankees turned my childhood dream into something even better

fromIndependent
1 week ago

My favourite room: 'Don't be a busy fool. It's important to work smart' - Inside Dervla Golden's self-designed and built house in Co Mayo

Dervla Golden brings her passion for retail home by showcasing pieces from Ashford Castle in her self-built Mayo residence, blending work and personal life seamlessly.
Dining
#coming-out
#graduation
#travel
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I visited every country in the world without flying. Here are eight things I learned

The author embarked on a unique journey to travel through every country without flying, reflecting on adventure and human connections.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Travel

'I visited every country in the world without flying. When it was over, it felt like being released from prison'

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
London startup

She quit her 9-to-5 to chase adventure. After years of living out of a suitcase, one Thai island finally felt like home.

Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I visited every country in the world without flying. Here are eight things I learned

The author embarked on a unique journey to travel through every country without flying, reflecting on adventure and human connections.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Travel

'I visited every country in the world without flying. When it was over, it felt like being released from prison'

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
London startup

She quit her 9-to-5 to chase adventure. After years of living out of a suitcase, one Thai island finally felt like home.

#home-renovation
#music
fromSoapcentral
2 months ago
Independent films

"I am so honored": Becky G announces her documentary, Rebecca, to debut at the 2025 Tribeca festival

Independent films
fromUPROXX
2 months ago

Becky G's Documentary 'Rebbeca' Will Debut At Tribeca Festival 2025

Becky G is set to release an intimate documentary titled 'Rebbeca' at the 2025 Tribeca Festival.
London music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Pendulum announce first album in 15 years, unleash single "Save the Cat"

Pendulum announces their first album in 15 years, 'Inertia', showcasing a heavier sound and addressing personal experiences in new music.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

None of this should have worked': David Adjmi on how Led Zeppelin sparked Broadway smash Stereophonic

A grant led to inspiration for a new play, despite initially wanting to quit playwriting altogether.
Music
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

What Happened When Raphael Saadiq Came Home to the Town

Raphael Saadiq's concert illustrates his journey as a musician, sharing personal stories alongside his musical legacy.
fromSoapcentral
2 months ago
Independent films

"I am so honored": Becky G announces her documentary, Rebecca, to debut at the 2025 Tribeca festival

#inspiration
Cancer
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Meet Long Island wrestler who beat cancer twice and overcame paralysis before emotional WWE debut

Sean Wachter defied terminal cancer expectations, emphasizing quality of life and resilience in his amazing recovery journey.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Running home: New Yorker battling rare genetic disorder completes fourth Brooklyn Half Marathon * Brooklyn Paper

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
SF LGBT

'Life goes on, every case is different' - how one of Ireland's top chefs is living with motor neurone disease

fromHackernoon
3 months ago
Growth hacking

Meet the HackerNoon Top Writers - Laszlo Fazekas and Kindness In Content Writing | HackerNoon

Cancer
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Meet Long Island wrestler who beat cancer twice and overcame paralysis before emotional WWE debut

Sean Wachter defied terminal cancer expectations, emphasizing quality of life and resilience in his amazing recovery journey.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Running home: New Yorker battling rare genetic disorder completes fourth Brooklyn Half Marathon * Brooklyn Paper

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
SF LGBT

'Life goes on, every case is different' - how one of Ireland's top chefs is living with motor neurone disease

fromHackernoon
3 months ago
Growth hacking

Meet the HackerNoon Top Writers - Laszlo Fazekas and Kindness In Content Writing | HackerNoon

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

'Life has to go on. I honestly don't know what else I would have done besides farming' - how this Wicklow woman took charge of the 550-sheep farm when her husband died

After the loss of my husband, I had to make a choice: either to give up the farm or to carry on and make it my own. I decided to take on the farm myself and transform it into something sustainable and fruitful.
London politics
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Maria Somerville: 'I loved the Spice Girls but I'm not sure you would be able to tell on this album'

After years in Dublin, the Galwegian musician returned to her home village on the shores of Lough Corrib in the midst of the pandemic.
London music
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Turn your kitchen into a taverna with these local Greek cookbooks

"I felt like this country gave me so much, I really fell in love with it. A way to give back through food was to educate people about the country and their cuisine and the history, because it's all so intertwined."
Everyday cooking
#resilience
UK news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'First I learned English, then I learned to speak for those with no voice': new head of the Immigrant Council on her own migrant journey

Teresa Buczkowska shares her inspiring journey of emigrating from Poland to Ireland with little more than determination and €20.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Music

John McCartin spent years at the heart of the Sean Quinn saga. Free at last, he went and bought a guitar company

UK news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'First I learned English, then I learned to speak for those with no voice': new head of the Immigrant Council on her own migrant journey

Teresa Buczkowska shares her inspiring journey of emigrating from Poland to Ireland with little more than determination and €20.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Music

John McCartin spent years at the heart of the Sean Quinn saga. Free at last, he went and bought a guitar company

#architecture
fromHomebuilding
4 weeks ago
Renovation

A remarkable turn of events helps a retired couple build a home for themselves in their greatest moment of need

fromHomebuilding
2 months ago
Renovation

Unfortunate circumstances led this inspiring homeowner to create an oak frame future-proof home with space for all her family

fromHomebuilding
4 weeks ago
Renovation

A remarkable turn of events helps a retired couple build a home for themselves in their greatest moment of need

fromHomebuilding
2 months ago
Renovation

Unfortunate circumstances led this inspiring homeowner to create an oak frame future-proof home with space for all her family

#cultural-heritage
fromWho What Wear
1 month ago

Who What Wear Weddings: Grace and Justin Day

We met on the (very sticky) dancefloor of an iconic Mancunian pub, The Star & Garter, dancing to You Spin Me Round by Dead or Alive and clicking immediately.
London music
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Meghan Markle Recalls Her Humble Beginnings as a Struggling Actress Living in a 'Little House'-Before Big Break on 'Suits'

Meghan Markle reflects on her challenging past as a struggling actress living in a cramped rental before fame.
A contrast is drawn between Meghan's current luxury lifestyle and her previous financial struggles.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Awkward clapping, no-sand beaches and Alexander Skarsgard's thigh-high boots: a trip to Cannes to see my film

I felt I owed it to myself to make an entrance in style.
London politics
#art
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Erin Andrews records podcast hours after learning her surrogate experienced a miscarriage

I've been trying really hard to pay attention. I've just been tearing up the whole time and trying to stay focused, but I'm really good at suppressing my feelings."
Parenting
#memoir
NYC food
fromAnOther
1 month ago

How Keith McNally Invented the New York Downtown Dining Scene as We Know It

Keith McNally's memoir offers an honest, humorous insight into his life, detailing both his triumphs and regrets in the world of dining.
#health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
Women in technology

'WeightWatchers set me up to fail' - Why diet industry is losing to jabs like Ozempic

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Silicon Valley food

Arnold Schwarzenegger's son Christopher explains his dramatic weight loss transformation - and the 1 food he cut out

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
SF LGBT

Billy Joel's wife says singer's 'health has to take priority' after he postponed tour due to medical condition

fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
Women in technology

'WeightWatchers set me up to fail' - Why diet industry is losing to jabs like Ozempic

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Silicon Valley food

Arnold Schwarzenegger's son Christopher explains his dramatic weight loss transformation - and the 1 food he cut out

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
SF LGBT

Billy Joel's wife says singer's 'health has to take priority' after he postponed tour due to medical condition

fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Mariska Hargitay channels mom Jayne Mansfield's Hollywood glam in stunning looks at Cannes

Hargitay views her documentary, "My Mom Jayne," as an emotional archeological dig, exploring her connection with her late mother, Jayne Mansfield.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

My advice to the new Green party leader? It's time to expose the climate deniers | Carla Denyer

I'm incredibly grateful to those who gave me that push. Few moments more perfectly capture that journey than standing at my own election count in the early hours of the morning, about to be interviewed, and hearing reports come in from around the country that we had hit our target and secured not only my seat, overturning a 28,000 Labour majority, making a total of four constituencies, along with an amazing 40 second-place results. We had absolutely smashed our previous records.
UK politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Celebrating International Museum Day with museum maven Jane August | amNewYork

I needed to get out of my house, and museums were one of the few things that were open and doing a really good job at social distancing.
NYC music
#motherhood
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

People Are Heartbroken After Gabrielle Union Said She Felt Like A "Failure" For Using A Surrogate

Gabrielle expresses that she will never fully accept her past experiences regarding motherhood.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

She was welcomed by NYC moms in her time of need - now North Carolina nurse is paying it forward

A woman's gratitude for support during a crisis led her to become a labor and delivery nurse.
Shelcie Holbert's journey from patient to nurse showcases the impact of community support.
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

People Are Heartbroken After Gabrielle Union Said She Felt Like A "Failure" For Using A Surrogate

Gabrielle expresses that she will never fully accept her past experiences regarding motherhood.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

She was welcomed by NYC moms in her time of need - now North Carolina nurse is paying it forward

A woman's gratitude for support during a crisis led her to become a labor and delivery nurse.
Shelcie Holbert's journey from patient to nurse showcases the impact of community support.
fromAnOther
1 month ago

Rick Owens on the Book That Inspired Him as a Young Man

Rereading it now, as an adult, comparing it to what it meant to me when I was younger, I thought, oh God, I totally get this. This was giving me an excuse to be isolated and solitary and moody and to completely indulge in my senses.
Paris food
fromwww.thelocal.se
1 month ago

INTERVIEW: 'You don't want me in Sweden? Yeah, sure, I don't care'

"For me, coming to Sweden was a new start. I had to succeed in what I'm doing so I can build a life, also running away from the trauma of war in Syria."
London politics
fromAnOther
1 month ago

This New Book Explores Gen Z's Quiet Christian Revival

In the opening chapter, you attend Christianity Explored Bible classes and describe how a blocked ear has left you unable to hear the sermon...
London politics
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I've watched every single Nicolas Cage film made so far. Here's what I learned about him and myself

The author's unexpected appreciation for Nicolas Cage's films developed during their medical career, leading to an immersive experience of his work.
#comedy
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Wanda Sykes is grateful her audience sticks with her

Wanda Sykes exemplifies courage in her comedy and personal life, inspiring audiences to embrace their boldness.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Wanda Sykes is grateful her audience sticks with her

Wanda Sykes exemplifies courage in her comedy and personal life, inspiring audiences to embrace their boldness.
#football
fromIndependent
2 months ago
English Premier League

'Everything was second to betting . . . I'd have sold my own kids to gamble, I cared about nothing but gambling'

fromIndependent
2 months ago
English Premier League

'Everything was second to betting . . . I'd have sold my own kids to gamble, I cared about nothing but gambling'

fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

'The goal is to understand who you are'

For someone who studies the brain's ability to predict future experiences, there is little about Nghia Nguyen's life that could be described as predictable.
Mindfulness
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

A mom was so grateful to her daughter's NICU nurses, she switched careers and became one too

Christine Parasram's journey from NICU baby to NICU nurse highlights the profound impact of compassionate care in neonatal settings.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I moved from a city to a tiny town on the Pacific coast. Living in such a remote place has come with pleasant surprises.

At the end of 2021, I lost everything I had in an overnight fire at my home in Boulder, Colorado. Without my beloved cat or my condo, my life completely fell apart.
Portland food
Renovation
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

Dakota Johnson's Iconic Green Kitchen Inspired the Makeover in This 120-Year-Old Home

Julia found her dream apartment after unknowingly screenshotting it years prior, believing she manifested the space.
MMA
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'When I came to Ireland, I was shocked - the boxers ate junk food, drank alcohol, stayed out late. They did little weight training' - world-class coach Nicolas Cruz

Boxing offers a thrilling blend of triumph and despair, largely shaped by its male-dominated culture.
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

I Gave My IKEA HEMNES Dresser a Glow-Up for $60 (in 1 Weekend!)

"I left LA for New York in 2011 with, as they say, a suitcase and a dream. My first apartment was teensy tiny, but despite the criminally small square footage, filling it with furniture felt mind-blowingly intimidating".
Remodel
fromWest Side Rag
1 month ago

Robert Tannenhauser: A Remembrance

Bobby's life was shaped by his family, education, and friendships that lasted a lifetime. His infectious personality and career in tax law marked his legacy.
NYC parents
Cancer
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 month ago

How Immunotherapy Changed My Mom's Cancer Diagnosis: A Thank You to Libtayo and the Medical Teams Behind It | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Immunotherapy like Libtayo can significantly improve cancer treatment outcomes, even in complex cases.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

'This hospital saved my life - now I'm going to abseil down it to say thank you'

"I'll never forget the care they gave me at the Royal Free Hospital. I want to make the most of this second chance."
Fundraising
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Does Brain Injury Life Feel Like a Healing Journey?

Understanding medical conditions fosters curiosity; it's vital for empathy and support in recovery journeys.
Mental health
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Before my older sister died, I promised her I would live my life fully. That promise helped me find my husband.

I immediately purchased a one-way plane ticket to stay with her and help with my 2-year-old nephew and newborn niece. Over the next two and a half years, I watched my once strong and bossy sister slowly become bedridden.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK news

Delusions of Paradise by Maiwand Banayee review a compelling rejection of fundamentalism

Maiwand Banayee's journey from aspiring Taliban to a life of introspection reveals the dangers of indoctrination and the search for meaning amid conflict.
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