I have a good relationship with sleep. There is no bad blood between us. I love to sleep and stay asleep without any trouble, leading me to believe that sleep loves me too. A perfect relationship, don’t you think? But I am a light sleeper. Falling asleep is a delicate process. I need those few … More Caught between Snores and Sleep
A simple question sparking a deeper reflection … More What Is My Creative Routine
I don’t believe in the power of the evil eye. The logical part of my brain refuses to accept that someone else’s malice can influence our lives. It seems frivolous — an excuse to relinquish our power and place it in someone else’s hands. Because then the question remains, why shouldn’t our good intentions — kindness and good deeds — take … More When Love Speaks Beyond Words #FictionMonday
My alarm went off at 5:15 this morning. I got out of bed after 5:30 somewhat reluctantly—not because I wanted to sleep more, but because tomorrow school begins after the summer holidays and I’ll have no choice but to get up when the alarm goes off. That thought discouraged me. It’s always these unwelcome, undeserving … More From Summer Slumber to Slipping Time #FictionMonday
There are so many things that distract me during the day. My number one distraction is my family. With summer holidays going on, my kids are always around with their needs. This morning, I had well-defined plans that I made last night before bed. There were only three things that I wanted to do today. … More My Reading Life and Writing Life Can’t Coexist
You don’t understand — carelessly muttered to carelessly dismiss my concerns. Every time he muttered those three words, he pushed me away a bit more… …absently recoiling into his world. What was it that I didn’t understand? He never bothered to enlighten me. Was it a fear that I might comprehend, perhaps everything? Or was … More You Don’t Understand #FictionMonday
Consistency. This word has been haunting me for the past few years consistently. Consistency is regarded as the key in the creative world, whether it’s a writer updating their blog, an Instagrammer marketing their business, or a YouTuber trying to build a following. It is absolutely necessary to be consistent in uploading your work, or … More Authenticity Over Consistency #FictionMonday
For the past two days, I’ve found myself staring at the screen, struggling to write. Why do I persist when it feels like there’s nothing worth writing about? And what would I even do if not this? This is what I dread—the vacant expanse of free time, where my mind becomes a barren wasteland. Numbness … More Echoes Of My Empty Mind #MundaneMonday
This April morning feels strangely cold. I am sitting on my couch, thinking about coffee. I need my coffee, but I don’t want to leave the warmth of my couch to get myself a cup. How wonderful it would be if it prepared itself and gently glided toward me, fitting between my palms, ready to … More I Would Like A Cup of Coffee #MundaneMonday
Impossible – not a much-loved word, but one that is often used to keep mankind in line. However, I am not greatly affected by this word or its constraints. In fact, I am always thrilled when I hear it spoken to me. I am simply too stubborn to play along, preferring to prove the other … More Impossible #FictionMonday
Beyond Scribbles 