Umi means ocean

Tokyo: My Silver Linings Playbook

A thank you to a city that taught me so much

Nov 15 • 

Umi

21

4

2

Translating Myself

It took me years to realize I wasn’t late to my emotions— they were just taking the scenic route.

Nov 6 • 

Umi

22

2

1

July 2025

Why INFJs Leave: A Case for the Slow Exit of (one of) the Most Devoted Type

I went down a rabbit hole of Quora threads and psychology forums trying to understand why I’ve felt so heavy and conflicted.

Jul 15 • 

Umi

29

2

February 2025

A letter to new coaches from a former coach

The Economics of Sustainable Growth

Feb 12 • 

Umi

11

1

November 2024

How To Tell When Somebody Loves You

Let me preface and admit my own bias shaped by my love languages and gently remind you that love manifests differently for everyone.

Nov 23, 2024 • 

Umi

32

1

1

Clinging

Here’s what keeps me grounded:

Nov 18, 2024 • 

Umi

27

August 2024

Freedom in being your daughter

They say the last step of growing up is learning that your parents are just like you and everybody else.

Aug 25, 2024 • 

Umi

28

7

2

Have your cake

I’ve been thinking a lot about the paradox of choice—how much society has evolved but also how humanity has digressed in many ways.

Aug 8, 2024 • 

Umi

18

5

08/02

August 2nd marks the sixth year you’ve been gone.

Aug 1, 2024 • 

Umi

19

4

June 2024

Consideration

I recently heard a line in a song:

Jun 29, 2024 • 

Umi

17

2

May 2024

Few

There are few people whom I really love, and still fewer of whom I think well.

May 25, 2024 • 

Umi

11

2

Facades

This is more of a personal rant for me because it reminds me that having a few close friends who *really* know you is all you really need.

May 21, 2024 • 

Umi

17

6

1