The date was July 21, 2016. Just a month before that, I had been promoted to Head of Asia Marketing from Regional Manager of Southeast Asia at the world’s self-prolaimed most selective university. 

Dearest darling,

Okay – I must admit. I don’t even know if you will be a girl yet. We will find out very soon next week, after my second trimester ultrasound. But in my heart, you are.

It’s no secret that women negotiate much less than men in life, especially with regard to their careers.

Jennifer Lawrence, the brightest and most sought-after star in Hollywood in recent years, has talked about this in her letter “Why I’m paid less than my female co-star.”

When you screw up:

- Apologize.

- Make it short & simple. Good apologies are unconditional.

This is the third time I changed my passport for the past years (yes, #humblebrag I don't care). I often don't realize it while traveling, but looking back, each stamp and each visa reminds me of a story, a place, a person.

“Long Distance Relationship is a bitch” — they always say. No one recommends it. Even if you are brave enough, you are in for a bad ride.

But how about talking about the often ignored perks for a change?