Author: greengemwithin
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Turning Leftovers Into Something More
This past weekend, my mom sent me home with food from our Cambodian New Year celebration—Khmer pickled vegetables and lemongrass grilled pork. Usually I eat it as is. Basic. But lately, I’ve been trying to approach things differently. I made something simple yet just put a new twist on it—a sandwich on a keto bun…
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Nourishing Thought
A nourishing thought I had today came to me while I was taking a bath after a long day at work. As I was relaxing in the tub, a memory came up from when I was little… We used to bathe using just a bucket of water. We had a copper bowl, and we would…
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The Small Choices That Are Changing My Life
I’ve been thinking a lot about the choices I’ve made throughout my life lately. The big choices that changed my life completely…but also the small choices I make on a daily basis. Those small choices add up.It’s like a snowball effect—sometimes no one sees it building until it’s so big it feels out of control.…
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Marriage
There’s a certain kind of safety you expect to feel in a committed relationship. A feeling of being understood, supported, and aligned. Looking back, I can see that some of that safety was missing in my marriage. There were things that I chose to overlook — not because I didn’t see them, but because I…
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What I Liked About These Broccoli Parmesan Smash Bites
Lately I’ve been enjoying baking more on the weekends. It’s become a nice way to experiment with simple recipes and learn small tricks that make healthy eating feel easier instead of complicated. This past weekend I tried the viral broccoli and parmesan smash bites that have been circulating online, and they were surprisingly delicious. The…
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Sharing my kids
One of the fears I had when I was going through my divorce was the idea that my kids would eventually have other parental figures in their lives besides me and their dad. Growing up, I had a very loving family, and I always imagined giving my kids that same kind of home. When my…
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My Struggle – Internally and Externally
Today, I breathe. I am trying to have a calm and grounded week. Externally, I’m dealing with money issues involving my ex. My savings have completely dwindled because of it. I’m trying to expand myself, but lately it feels like I’m not going anywhere. It’s all very tiring. This week I had to tell my…
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Valentine Desserts on My Mind
February always brings out a certain kind of creativity in me. The season itself quietly invites sweetness, color, and care. Last year, I made pink strawberry macarons with gold flakes. It recently came across in my photo memories, and they stopped me for a moment. They were simple, soft, and beautiful. At the time, I…
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After the Bleeding in My Brain: A Moment That Changed How I Live
Today, I listened to a YouTube video of Sri Akarshana speaking about a friend who fell and was taken to critical care after doctors found bleeding in the brain. He spoke about the importance of being present — of living in the now — and of telling the people you love that you love them.…
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Garlic Butter and Steamed Crab
My mom steamed some blue crabs for me and handed them over in two one-gallon Ziplock bags. I’ve always loved crab — even growing up — and while some people say it’s a pain to get the meat, I find it oddly satisfying. Cracking them open, working for the little chunks… it’s a quiet kind…
Simply Sophanny 