Do you know what it’s like to grow up in a place where no one is like you? To purposefully be made to feel out of place because of the way you look? Primary school was like being an ugly duckling raised in a flock of ordinary ducklings, and we all know how that storyContinueContinue reading “Ugly Duckling”
Category Archives: Life
Love Letter
What happens when the world tells you you’re too much, not enough, too aggressive, too quiet, too standoffish for having boundaries, or too nosy for caring about people? And when you look inward to commit to changing your behaviour, are they satisfied? At some point along the way, after several complaints about our behaviour, doContinueContinue reading “Love Letter”
Treading Shallow Water
Do you know what it’s like to have weights tied to your arms and legs, only to be told to tread water for as long as possible? These things will pass, and it will be for the better. I’m tired. It’s like the world wants to see me drown. Maybe it would be better ifContinueContinue reading “Treading Shallow Water”
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 from their weekend benders. But I don’t mind Mondays. For they reset my body clock and remind me what day of the week it is. It’s a time for making plans and organising the weekContinueContinue reading “Modern-Day Malaise and Marmalade”
Small and Mighty
Two nights ago, I was feeling pretty bummed out. I needed to distract myself from my worries, and it didn’t feel like a Netflix night. I wanted to see my friends. But it just so happens that we get busier as we get older, and it’s harder to catch your loved ones, even if onlyContinueContinue reading “Small and Mighty”
Garden of Wonder
Over the past few months, I’ve been thinking about a lot of things. Expectations, joy, vulnerability—if you name something, I’ve probably also thought about that too. And if I’m really honest with myself, for the past year it has been hard to share about my life. No, it’s not because I’ve been having a difficultContinueContinue reading “Garden of Wonder”
Unseen, Unheard
There once was a doll who lived in a toy store display. Many walked by and admired her beauty and sweet smile, but eventually, everyone left. That is until one day, a girl stopped and stayed. She smiled at the doll, looking beyond the smile and seeing the passion hidden behind her lonely eyes. TheContinueContinue reading “Unseen, Unheard”
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 wasContinueContinue reading “Growing Old”
Winter 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 insecureContinueContinue reading “Winter Coat”
Cereal 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 forContinueContinue reading “Cereal Mix”
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