That’s not to downplay who we are and what we deserve as women,

I’m simply done with being strong when the reality is, more often than not, I feel like I’m not being myself—playing a charade of feminism.

I’m done with pretending anything. I’m done with pretending that I am so formidable.

I long to be taken care of, not financially, for that sort of thing has never turned my head for very long, but I want a strong arm around my shoulders, someone who can hold me down, no matter the storm I endured that day.

The lesson we all can learn is that there is no shame in needing someone. There is no fault in saying: “I can’t do this life thing all on my own.” There is nothing wrong with thinking that two strong hearts are better than one.

The truth is we can sit here with our glasses of pinot grigio saying we don’t need a man, or a warrior, but the reality is we wouldn’t be saying that if we weren’t trying to convince ourselves of that fact.

ong for help, for guidance, for leadership, for someone to just fall against at the end of the day. Someone she can rely on, knowing that she doesn’t have to be anything other than her beautiful self.

although many would describe her as such

But, the problem with being this over-simplified definition of a woman? The world actually believes us.

we are told that’s what we should become, then it’s no surprise that we manifest those qualities.

It sounds nice, doesn’t it?

I breathe in and tell myself that it will all be okay—whether I feel like that or not

I tried, I really did. Every morning, despite my exhaustion, I still do.

others look at me they see me as strong. They see me as competent and able, but inside I would never label myself with those qualities because—while they see me surefooted and steady—inside I am shaking.

wondering if someday someone would be there for me in all the ways I have been there for them

not wanting to let anyone down

I never particularly set out to be this kind of woman

I’m exhausted from being strong, from acting like I have it all together, and from being everything to everyone.

I’m tired, but even that is too casual, too shallow of a description for the weariness that lies in my bones.

“She’s strong, but she’s exhausted.” ~ r.h. sin

I’m Tired of Always Having to be Strong

Soon you can have all the practice in the world to fire the real-life Barry who is taking up precious office space without any guilt.

Now, if there’s one thing all digital nomads can relate to is the struggle to stay online.

there’s a difference between a holiday and a working holiday

being a digital nomad requires self-discipline and following a tight schedule.

But is everyone cut out for this lifestyle?

A recent study revealed that 7 in 10 Singaporeans wanted to work remotely to travel the world. Apparently, the trend began as early as 2013 when global workplace provider Regus found that at least 53% of Malaysians enjoyed working away from the office.

The fact that you don’t have to be present at a workplace to do work is a shocking concept, especially for Southeast Asian cultures

Enter the world of a digital nomad

Living life on your own terms; one day you’re sitting under a canopy at a beach, writing a paid article as surfers ride waves in the distance, the next you’re sipping wine at an uptown bar while setting up Facebook ad campaigns for a client from the other side of the world.

SEA millennials