Self-discovery
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My dad manifested with such intention, he became the world.

Before he could share an inspirational reel, there was a time when my dad hid handwritten prayer notes in my closet. Before he could send me a YouTube link of an orchestra, my dad used to buy Yanni concert tapes and we would spend our week night way past school bedtime with eyes full of Continue reading
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I’d write, if only I had more time

If I had more time I don’t think I’d write more. As I usually say I would, if I had more time. In fact, I think I would write less. Precisely because I’d think that I have time. There would be no rush. No words to chase. Nothing to jot down out of fear that Continue reading
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Thirty and the myth of thriving

This is 32. Juggling roles like a circus kid. But no longer stuck on making it seem effortless. Three notebooks in the tote bag at all times. Carrying half my weight in books like my life depends on it. Because what if the poetry hits unexpectedly. Best be prepared. Two little girls and a new Continue reading
