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Walk in Love
I was blessed to have joined a new bible study group this year. The leaders have really emphasised this group as a church—a place where we do life together and bear each other’s burdens while sharing the joys. And even more so because they welcomed us into their home. Every… Read more
2023
In Awe and Wonder
Euphoria
It had been a while since I saw you last, and all I could think was how much I looked forward to seeing you again. We don’t see each other often, and it’s probably better this way, but after a rough couple of weeks overseas, seeing you lifted my spirits. Honestly, the past several months…
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Past and Present
Growing Old
In a cosy corner of a Thai restaurant, we were seated at a booth in the back during a lunch date a little later than when people usually eat. Between our conversations about the food, there were talks about memories of friendship and war, talks of work and leisure, and of growing old. I was…
Keep readingWinter Coat
I always find it interesting how people view me. Most of the time, I hear that people have found me scary and intimidating. Other descriptions include: interesting, thoughtful, insane, and “has no chill”. This reminded me of a conversation I had a while ago. I sighed and told my friend that I’m a little insecure…
Keep readingCereal Mix
If the past two weeks of my life were a bowl of cereal, It would be as if a toddler had grabbed All the different types of cereal from the pantry And added every single one to his bowl; And he would clumsily spill a little Onto the countertop each time he went back for…
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Distance
Strawberry Milk
FADE IN: INT. SUBURBAN HOMES – NIGHT WE OPEN on Discord. Four friends sit at their computers, in contrastingly lit rooms, chatting with each other on a voice channel with their cameras on. While doing their own things, they talk about foods they miss eating and stumble into an argument over the best flavour of…
Keep readingLifetimes
In the short and fleeting years of my life, I have lived many lifetimes. When I was young, I climbed the roof of my home, Searching for something more exciting To see or hear or do, Only to realise there isn’t much. Yet, I continued to search And climbed trees as high as the sky…
Keep readingJe suis là
As the night calls for sleep, Usually, I make a home Under the covers of my bed And say a small prayer, Maybe about the world Or for someone I know, And say goodnight. But lately, my body Fights the urge to sleep, And I stubbornly insist, Just five more minutes, To spend time with…
Keep readingChristian Living
Walk in Love
I was blessed to have joined a new bible study group this year. The leaders have really emphasised this group…
Keep readingLove Letter
What happens when the world tells you you’re too much, not enough, too aggressive, too quiet, too standoffish for having…
Keep readingSmall and Mighty
Two nights ago, I was feeling pretty bummed out. I needed to distract myself from my worries, and it didn’t…
Keep readingAbandoned
In the garden of Gethsemane, the battle was won. Jesus knew the path ahead of him and all the pain…
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Location Unknown
Being on the flight to Japan was exciting. I hadn’t been in a long time, and it comforted me to…
Keep readingHappier
Lately, I’ve been thinking about something that seems to have been eating away at me for a while. It’s this…
Keep readingMarble Grey
If you asked me what I see when I look at you, I’d stifle an awkward smile and cast downward…
Keep readingHoney Yellow
I remember the first time I met you—it was at an event just before I started university. You introduced yourself…
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Modern-Day Malaise and Marmalade
Mondays aren’t usually people’s favourite day of the week. They’re muddled with the feelings of slothfulness when begrudging bodies awaken…
Keep reading(Un)conditional
Is it wrong to want to be heard? Do you mean what you say When you tell me, You love me…
Keep readingNever Alone
I have seen stars spread across the sky And billions of sand grains blanketing beaches Off the east coast of…
Keep readingI Can’t Complain
Yesterday, I was unhappy About the girl I saw in the mirror, But ignored the physical flaws In favour of…
Keep readingThe Window to the Sky
As a new beginning dawned On a beach where we once stood, During the dark hues of a dusk, Where…
Keep readingCoffee
He wandered around alleyways, Searching for the place Of their rendezvous. Like a dead man walking, He inched into the…
Keep readingLook Up At The Stars
Look up at the stars They’re like pieces of art Floating above the ground The air was cool and the…
Keep readingShadows of the Night
Out of the corner of wary eyes, Any sudden movement Caught fearful glances, Making way for cautious footsteps And irrational…
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