Author: Alisha Blanch
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The Halfway Point: Why July Feels Like Looking In A Mirror
There is something strange about July. Unlike January, it arrives quietly. There are no fireworks, countdowns, or promises to become a better version of yourself. It sits in the middle of the year, almost unnoticed, asking a question that feels far more difficult than any New Year’s resolution: How is it going? By July, the…
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The Pressure Of Having A Dream
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s a question we’re asked before we know how taxes work, before we’ve paid a bill, before we’ve lived enough life to know what matters to us. At five years old, the question is harmless. The answers are ambitious: astronaut, veterinarian, movie star. At sixteen,…
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The Person I Almost Became…
There’s a version of me that wakes up earlier. She moves through her mornings with intention, coffee made slowly, sunlight touching the kitchen bench, her phone left face down. She replies to messages on time. She says yes to opportunities without overthinking them. She doesn’t hesitate the way I do. She doesn’t replay conversations hours…
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Ranking Movie/TV Show Scenes That Changed Me For No Clear Reason
There are scenes I carry with me for reasons I can’t fully explain. Not because they’re the best written, or the most iconic, but because something in them stayed with me. Quietly. Permanently. 1. “Looking for Alaska”- Final Scene It’s not loud. It doesn’t try to resolve everything. It just… sits in the aftermath. In…
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Living Like You’re In A Coming-Of-Age Film
There’s a particular feeling coming-of-age films always manage to capture, something soft at the edges, slightly nostalgic even while it’s happening. It’s the sense that every moment is quietly important, even when nothing dramatic is unfolding. A bus ride. A hallway. A late-night conversation that doesn’t seem life-changing until much later. Real life rarely announces…
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Letters In The Blossom Tree
Every spring, the tree begins to whisper. It stands at the edge of the park where the path curves gently toward the river, its branches spilling over the pale pink blossoms that drift down like quiet confessions. Most people only notice the petals. They don’t notice the letters. But Mara does. The first letter appears…
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Bloom Like It’s 2003: A Y2K Guide To Spring
Spring in the early 2000s had a very specific feeling. It was flip phones snapping shut, glitter lip gloss in your bag, and the first warm afternoon where everyone suddenly wanted to be outside. It was the era of mall trips after school, disposable cameras capturing blurry memories, and music blasting through tiny headphones while…
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Becoming The Best Version Of You
The start of a new year often arrives with pressure. New goals. New habits. A new version of yourself you’re expected to become overnight. But 2026 doesn’t need to be about reinvention through exhaustion. It can be about intention. About choosing growth without burning yourself out. About setting goals that align with who you are,…
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Christmas Through The Lens Of Pop Culture In 2025
Image Source: Pexels- NastyaSensei How New Movies, Shows, And Digital Trends Are Reshaping The Festive Season As Christmas approaches in 2025, the season feels more shaped by pop culture than ever before. Streaming platforms, social media trends, and modern holiday releases are not just part of how Australians celebrate; they are becoming the centerpiece of…
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Whispers Between Seasons
Image Source: Unsplash: Ricardo Gomez Angel There is a quiet between the seasons, a pause where summer exhales and autumn leans in, draping the world in gold and amber. The heat softens, leaving behind a lingering warmth in the air, like a memory of sun on bare shoulders. Leaves tremble in farewell, tumbling in slow…