Jan 20, 2022In Memoriam: My Dad, Mark Mikulan Sr.This was originally shared on my blog on 1/9/22 and can be found here. A week ago today, my dad died. He began fighting stage 4 colon cancer in March, so while he was sick, he went downhill very suddenly and very quickly. It is absolutely awful to see someone…5 min read5 min read
Dec 27, 2021Feeling (20)22: New Year, New Me Resolution EditionPlease note: This was originally posted on my blog at https://www.torimikulan.com/blog/feeling-2022-new-year-new-me-resolution-edition. — Resolution Edition featuring Goals & Habits I lied. Kind of. I’m not setting resolutions per se. I’m cultivating habits. Sounds like buzzword bullshit, right? Many people respond to New Year’s Resolutions with an eye roll and “whatever.” It isn’t without merit; according to the New York Times, more than half of resolutions fail. That is arguably…202210 min read202210 min read
Sep 11, 2021Twenty Years Past — A PoemI really didn’t intend to write much poetry. It has been a long time since I wrote any poetry. But this came about as we remember the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack. It was initially posted on my blog here. It is dedicated to those who lost their…2 min read2 min read
Jul 29, 2021You Need A Side…HobbyYou need a hobby. An actual hobby. Something you do for fun, not something that becomes a source of stress. Sometimes, that means not monetizing your hobby. Don’t get me wrong — I get it. Money is tight. The pandemic has been expensive. I was unemployed long-term and was physically…Hobbies6 min readHobbies6 min read
