I am a reader I am a writer I am a runner I am a woman I am a mother I am a daughter I am a wife I am a student I am a survivor I am a healer I am a lover I am a connector I am an artist I am a … Continue reading I am
Stories
Adapt
Life is pure comedy. Seriously... Life reminds you to be not too serious with anything at all. I found out that today, I, the holder of a master degree in linguistics, an avid reader, a diligent writer, a reflective person in general, today I am not only fluent in English but also in swearing!! 😂😂😂 … Continue reading Adapt
Bravery
Joy sneaks in. Dear self, You met an unwanted guest this morning. Usually, you cowardly hide behind those high wall, and you know well that this guest can't possibly pass. All you have to do is to ask the security guy to handle the matter for you. But today, you came out, you sat face … Continue reading Bravery
Accumulation
I don't want to accumulate things anymore.Clothes? My wardrobe is proof enough—full beyond reason.Shoes? Three pairs for running, three for casual days, two for formality.Bags? More than I need. Enough is enough.This year, I am shedding.A quiet moratorium on shopping feels right.It aligns with the word I’ve chosen to guide me: peace. I feel lighter … Continue reading Accumulation
Corrupted
Just now, I saw a civil servant—convicted of corruption—posing for the cameras. Journalists, TV crews, all crowding around her like she was some kind of celebrity. And she was smiling. Smiling.She even flashed the victory sign with both hands, like she’d just won something.I stared at the screen and thought, *Why is she so happy?*Is … Continue reading Corrupted
Dear self,
You will breathe life into whatever you focus on Dear self, I know the mood’s been low— add the bad weather to the mix, the extreme heat, You keep counting bad apples,as if the rot outweighs the orchard.Lately, you forget the quiet good. You forget: your legs still carry you at dawn, running 45 minutes … Continue reading Dear self,
Honesty
How Honest Am I With Myself? Interesting question—my way of saying, I don’t really know how to answer this one. Okay… let’s start with an easy one. Was I honest with myself today? No. Not really. I wasn’t honest when I nodded along, pretending to agree while a colleague gossiped about others in the office. … Continue reading Honesty
Rewrite
For most of my life, I carried a story about myself that wasn't kind. I was the "spoiled girl," the one who had it easier than others, the one who didn't quite measure up to the struggles that defined those around me. It wasn’t a name I gave myself—it was handed to me, woven into … Continue reading Rewrite
Hope
Some days feel like a game rigged against you. The universe, with its twisted sense of humor, throws challenge after challenge as if daring you to say, "Seriously? What now?" Today is one of those days for me. My energy is low, my patience thinner than my morning green tea, and every little and big … Continue reading Hope
The price
Lately, the news has been filled with stories that make it hard to believe in fairness. Corruption, greed, and injustice seem to dominate the headlines, and it’s frustrating to see those with more still wanting more, while others struggle with less. It's truly stunning how the super rich seem to care only about growing their … Continue reading The price
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