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Life is filled with memories, yet we never feel like they’re enough. I suppose I’m quite greedy like that when it comes to memories. I want to savour every moment of my life, and to freeze them so I can cherish them again later. That’s why I love writing about my life. To encapsulate life forever. To have something to return to. To not let life pass by without a memento. To prevent the past from…
When I wake up, one of my favorite things to do is open the blinds that completely block out the light and watch the breeze gently caress the trees outside my window, fully embracing the new day’s light. I also have a little ritual: each time I gaze outside, I search for a squirrel. I used to spot one or two quite easily, as if they were waiting for me to discover them. They would leap from tree…
It’s raining hard right now. The rainy season is always tough for me. I often have sleepless nights because of the sound of the rain. It’s difficult to relax and fall into a deep sleep when the rain forcefully crashes against the roof. However, I often have many sleepless nights even when it isn’t raining. Instead of the sound of rain, it’s the noise of my restless mind screaming what I should be…
We now, unfortunately, live in a world that promotes fast and raw information instead of purposeful and polished wisdom. We continue to feed the flow of algorithm-driven information (using the term “communication” feels too generous these days), without reflecting on what messages we truly want to communicate. I fear we are racing toward a finish line that might actually be a cliff, allowing our…
Today is a joyful birthday, filled with music and love from my family because we went to sing our hearts out at karaoke all day long! I don’t know what else I need in life when I feel like I have everything I need for my entire life. I desire nothing more than a loving family, a life of my own choosing, a body free to move, a sharp mind capable of deep thought, and a heart filled with love and…
I've been thinking about how the Doomsday movie feels like walking a tightrope for Marvel right now. With barely any hype or buildup, it's hard to imagine how they can introduce so many characters properly without stumbling, let alone deliver a compelling storyline. The writers of Doomsday and Secret Wars must be feeling the pressure, like they're about to lose balance and fall off the wire at any…
Music serves as a universal language and is one of the simplest ways to get to know someone. Sharing music naturally sparks conversations, and karaoke, in particular, provides a wonderful way to connect. It breaks the ice, brings people together, and reveals so much about a person through the songs they choose and the way they sing. By sharing melodies and harmonies, we open doors into each…
I hope the world is kind to you. I hope you never have to suffer mistreatment from others, too. I hope no one takes advantage of your kindness and heart, And that you can find joy, even when things fall apart. ... I hope your loved ones know how to love you well. I hope even strangers can see the grace in how you carry yourself. But most of all, I hope you see your worth— Just as I see you, even…
Dear iPad, This is it. I seriously need to break up with you. We can still be friends, but we can no longer be inseparable. I have to stop reaching for you every moment, stop letting you consume my time and attention. I’ve realized now that I rely on you too much. From now on, I’ll only pick you up when absolutely necessary; at least until I figure out how to be more independent without you. (Or…
I’m staring at the screen, a cold sweat beads on my forehead, my heart pounding like a drum in my chest, caught in the agonizing dilemma of fight or flight. Instead, my mind freezes, while my trembling hand hesitates—each millimeter closer to the screen feels like stepping toward a cliff’s edge. Before me lurks my worst nightmare and my sworn enemy, an ever-present shadow in my life that has…