No, this post has nothing to do with Queen’s memorable song—or maybe, in a way, it does. After all, “inside my heart is breaking.” The song came to mind while searching for the right title…
Category: Personal stories
Bumpy Road
It’s officially spring! A season of renewal, awakening, and transformation. With it, I’m keeping a promise I made last year when I launched my online art print store: to release a new…
What would you do?
For the past few weeks, I’ve been experimenting with a recipe for a dish called “colivă” because it’s that time of year. Traditionally made from white wheat berries or barley, this dish is…
How I got out of the funk zone
I woke up this morning feeling what I can only describe as a funk. You know, that feeling when you’re just not in the mood to do anything and everything feels out of place…
A pothole’s story
I wasn’t always like this. Once upon a time, I was just part of a smooth, solid, dependable road. Cars passed over me without a second thought, and life was simple. But then, winter arrived…
The unbearable weight
Some days, writing flows effortlessly. Thoughts line up, words take shape, sentences keep adding up. Today is not one of those days. My mind drifts. My body resists…
40 days of reflection
Yesterday marked 40 days since my mother’s passing – forty days of reflection, letting memories settle into the restless space of my heart, culminating in a day of remembrance to…
Countdown to “Rhinoceritis in the Making”
After a long hiatus from the art scene, I’m excited to announce that the countdown to my new multimedia performance, “Rhinoceritis in the Making,” has officially begun!…
A sense of belonging
How lucky we are to get multiple chances to ring in the New Year! While much of the world marks January 1st as the start of a fresh chapter, millions of people celebrate the Lunar New Year…
A freeing kind of escape
The rough, biting weather keeps me confined to the house, making me feel trapped. There’s something about the cold that creates a physical barrier. The longer the snow piles up…