Awkwardly Introverted

  It’s no secret that I read a little bit of everything, but my next book felt like a necessary deep dive into a topic that hits close to home: the American insurance industry and, by extension, the healthcare system. I chose  Delay, Deny, Defend: Why Insurance Companies Don’t Pay Claims and What You Can Do About It  by Jay M. Feinman. This book has resurfaced into the spotlight recently, largely due to conversations around the exploitative nature of the healthcare industry. Pair that with the buzz following the unexpected death of UnitedHealth Group’s CEO, and the timing felt serendipitous. It’s no exaggeration to say the healthcare system in this country feels like a scam, and Feinman’s book promised to pull back the curtain on why that is—and how we, as consumers, can protect ourselves. So, I Started Reading... OK, so I started reading this, but 🤷🏾‍♀️ the book itself wasn’t drawing me in. It wasn’t quite hitting the mark for me, even though the topic is something I’m...

As the 2024 election season ramps up, the potential ticket of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz is generating buzz 🔥 among Democrats and political observers alike. With Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket, known for her sharp legal mind and dedication to justice ⚖️, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, recognized for his leadership and pragmatic approach to governance 🏛️, this duo could bring a powerful blend of experience, progressivism, and Midwestern sensibility to the national stage. Harris has already made history as the first woman, first Black woman, and first South Asian woman to serve as Vice President of the United States 🇺🇸. Her candidacy in 2024 would further solidify her place as a trailblazer in American politics, offering a vision focused on equity, economic justice 💼, and climate action 🌍. Tim Walz, with his roots in education 📚 and military service 🎖️, brings a grounded, common-sense approach to leadership. His experience as governor, particularly during...