Writings : Dana Corriel, MD

There Was a $125 Martini on the Menu. I Came Home With the Matchbox.

A $125 martini caught my attention at Delilah Miami. But a tiny, clever matchbox was the thing I actually brought home.

Apparently, I Keep the Packaging

I took a quick break from building things to open a gift from Japan. Somehow, I ended up with new earrings, a tiny lesson in ASMR, and the packaging on my wrist.

You Worked Hard for This Career. You’re Still Allowed to Reinvent It.

Career reinvention doesn’t always mean starting over. I explore how professionals can rethink their work, use their expertise differently, and build a career that feels more fulfilling.

Billie Went There.

I don’t know who Billie is, but apparently their marketing team woke up and chose armpit.

IKEA Prioritized My Note. I Still Didn’t Have a Bed.

My IKEA delivery never arrived despite selecting unattended delivery. What followed was 90 minutes of customer service, excuses, and one prioritized note.

Apparently, I Can’t Even Make Eggs Without Thinking About Physicians

What does making eggs have to do with physician autonomy? A glimpse inside the thoughts that occupy my brain, even during a supposedly simple lunch.

Supply and Demand Just Had the Greatest Season in Franchise History

The fans won. The team won. And somewhere, an economist is standing up and applauding.

Elmo’s Got Pure Intentions, But Judgment That’s Under Review

In fairness to Elmo, he was trying to be nice. In fairness to New York, nobody asked him to be. Here’s what happened.

The Brûlée Bandit

A spoon from my past, both playful and mischievous at the same time, re-emerged through a copycat at last night’s dinner and now I’m fessing up.

The Great Whole Foods Blizzard of 2026

A lighthearted look at pre-storm supermarket psychology, cart territorialism, and the quiet triumph of making it home with groceries intact.

How Not to Run a Business

A failed rental reservation exposes how poor systems, outsourced responsibility, and broken promises erode trust, loyalty, and long-term business credibility.

Got Gym?

Poking fun at startup culture, while also secretly fan-crushing the brave souls who go all-in with their everyday idea. Because innovation is just awesome.