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A Night Of Laughter
Image Credit: Pexels- Monica Silvestre Carrie had been waiting all year for this night to come round, and now that it was here, she couldn’t wait to get to London. She had purchased the ticket to see Jeff Dunham back in September as a cheer-up gift for herself, and now the day was here, she…
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A Mirror For Granny
Image Credit: Pexels- Anne Svets When I look at you, my grandchild, You remind me of me, When I, too, was a child, Squinting beside my granny’s knees. Your eyes and how they stare, Your lips and how they smile; Whenever I see your face, My mind runs back to the past too far. When…
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Dinosaurs
Image Credit: Pexels- Stephen Leonardi Dinosaurs aren’t a thing from the past. Dinosaurs. You’re probably thinking of Tyrannosaurus rexes, sauropods munching treetops, and velociraptors scheming like the clever girls they were in Jurassic Park. Mesozoic royalty ruled Earth for over 150 million years (yeah, way longer than the late Queen). They left behind a legacy…
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Tend Your Garden
Image Credit: Unsplash- Norikio Yamamoto The grass on the other side may be greener. But if you started watering your own, it could easily become just as green, or even greener. Put your focus where it belongs. This was written by our contributing writer, Luna Baic.
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Serenity, My Sanity
Image Credit: Pexels Ah serenity In you, I find peace, A peace I always wanted By the clouds, I rest my head By the stars, I claim my rest Look how my veins sleep They haven’t done so in a thousand years. Like the sun, I wish to shine A light that never fades, My…
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Echo In The Light
Image Credit: Unsplash- Lena Bauermeister The sun is shining, And the wind is blowing here; I wish you were too… This was written by our contributing writer, Paushali Sarkar.
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Independence Day In The United States
Image Credit: Unsplash- Liv Sy July 4th is U.S. Independence Day! It’s a federal holiday in the United States, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Key Points About Independence Day 1. Historical Significance: Marks the day the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, declaring the 13 American colonies’…
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Letting Go of What We Thought July Would Be
Image Credit: Pexels- Rachel Claire July is here. And whether we’re ready or not, it quietly marks something we don’t always talk about: The beginning of the second half of the year. Remember back in January, when we scribbled plans into journals, whispered dreams into existence, set goals with shiny-eyed hope? We told ourselves this…
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The Vegetarian By: Han Kang
Image Credit: Unsplash- Slaapwijsheid.nl Image Credit: Pinterest Recently, I read “The Vegetarian” by Han Kang, which had been sitting on my shelf for a while. Going into it, I had no expectations. All I knew was that it was translated from Korean and would be a short read. “The Vegetarian” tells the story of Yeong-hye…
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A Silent Wandering
Image Credit: Unsplash in the depths of silence, i wandered through shadows, unaware of the dawn that awaited, the creeping warmth of a new beginning. isn’t it strange? how beautifully maddening life can be? but now, i embrace the light, learning to smile again as it fills my heart. take a leap of faith- an…
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Sun, Sand, And Self-Love: Let’s Survive The Summer
Image Credit: Pexels- RDN Stock project Hi Lovelies! Let’s be honest for a second. Summer isn’t always the magical, beachy Instagram dream it’s cracked up to be. Sometimes it’s a sweaty, chafey, sunscreen-in-your-eye adventure where your thighs are on fire and your hair has decided to rebel like it’s 2007 again. And yet… there’s something…
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Seagulls
This image was taken by our writer Karina Coghlan. Summer is here. The sun is shining, school is out, and families take vacation. It’s the season of road trips and airplanes (although not everyone is a fan of sky travel). It’s the season of adventure. Hiking, camping, fishing, the list goes on and on. As…
