2018 has loved playing this theme into my year - unlocking something so wondrous that my soul feels awakened from the experience, only to then shut it abruptly, leaving behind nothing but mere memories. However, despite this quote's promise, not all new doors have been made accessible to me yet. And after a rollercoaster year, … Continue reading As One Door Closes, a New Door Opens (Chapter 3)
"Back in the summer of 2018, I was seriously underwhelmed with my life. All odds in achieving something better seemed stacked against me and any effort in trying to change it felt utterly hopeless. Even filling up my world with exciting events didn't soothe the ache in my heart. But something inside me found strength. … Continue reading Travel Saved My Life
An old boyfriend used to ridicule the way I spoke. Initially, when we first began dating, he appeared in awe of my colourful vocabulary, stating how he envied the fact that I could express my feelings so well through words. Though, that blossoming admiration was short-lived. And sure enough, it wilted. Green didn't suit him. … Continue reading It’s Good to be Weird
"You're unique, just like everybody else" so the famous saying goes (although I am still unsure of its specific origin, nevertheless, it makes a good point - no two people are the same) However, what we do share is the fact that we're all completely, and utterly, mind-boggling. Throughout my life, I've heard it all. … Continue reading You Are What You Think
How can this be felt when you won’t expose your heart? Your humour works as a shield of armour. The eyes that penetrate so deeply, but within a blink, they transform from waves to drops. A simple touch could transcend my entire being, but you change the destination from its ethereal realm just so you … Continue reading Swallowed by the Ocean of Emotion
We all come into this world a blank canvas. As we age and experience life, our mental picture slowly gets filled in. Precious memories splash colour across our minds and expand our way of thinking. Emotions are discovered through our innate abilities and the external world we’re surrounded by, and what makes us “happy” is … Continue reading Happiness is Our Truth
This quote was shared with me by a dear friend of mine, and it gave me an epiphany. Recently, I have been subjected to experiences that have taught me a lot about life. I have learnt that when opportunity knocks, to answer. When I am feeling low, that it is an emotion, and that emotion … Continue reading A Small Piece with a Powerful Message
