Power of belief, fear of the unknown
Folklore holds unresolved mysteries and intriguing narratives. Our culture and history have been preserved through folktales, legends, and myths. As...
Subtle art of knowing when
Timing is an unspoken but ever-present force that shapes our lives in profound ways. Whether it’s deciding when to make...
A little bit more
I paid with a card and waited for the short receipt. My grocery cart is just halfway full. A switch...
Law and disorder
I often find myself either super early or perpetually late. Today was one of those rare mornings when I woke...
In defiance of my own requiem
No, I’m not dying. A few years back, I already curated my list of funeral songs should the anthropomorphized iteration...
Why I go to the cinema
My fascination with film started when I was a kid. I remember watching the famous horror film “The Grudge” alone,...
Lessons from the court
I never thought that injuries would be life-changing for me. Never has it crossed my mind that my situation would...
Girlhood and KathNiel
After the breakup news erupted in late 2023, I found myself sitting down to marathon KathNiel films spanning the years....
I lost my ink
Have you ever been in a situation where your passion seems to feel dull? The vigor that you felt the...
Love in transit, a sequel
Almost a decade ago, when I was 18, this paper published a personal essay I had written about trains. Today...
