I remember as a child, I was very outgoing and had lots of friends to play with, both girls and boys. I often brought them home after school and turned my parents’ house into a playground…
Category: Personal stories
Why do things fall through?
The story I’m about to share might seem trivial compared to the title, but it does make the point. My company throws an incredible “mid-winter bash” party, and last year I got to experience…
Time is now
We had our town hall meeting at work this week, and it was really sad to find out that one of our colleagues had passed away. I’d crossed paths with him before, and I remembered…
Who are you?
Who am I? This question has been at the core of my existence – and the leitmotif of my art – for as long as I can remember. I recall with great clarity the various perspectives through which…
In anticipation
I’m pretty sure many of you already had the curiosity to visit the new Albright-Knox-Gundlach (AKG) art gallery, after all it opened in August 2023! For some reason, I kept postponing my visit…
The best ticket in the house
You’re the main character in your own movie called life. An unpredictable journey with plot twists that can make or break your day. It’s all great when everything falls into place…
Winter warriors
If you love winter, this post is not for you. Ah, winter – a season adored by many but the bane of my existence! As temperatures continue to drop and the snow piles up around me, I’ve come to realize…
True magic
In the whirlwind of life, I found myself caught between the chapters of my past and the unwritten pages of the future. Nostalgically flipping through the pages of my past, the memories…
Silent dance
I’m diving into the ultimate silent dance – no headphones required! As we teeter on the edge of the new year, I’m embracing the power of hush, bidding farewell to 2023 in splendid silence…
Moș Gerilă
Someone asked me recently if I was excited and looking forward to Christmas. To be honest the question threw me off a little. I had to look deep inside and admit that no, I wasn’t excited nor looking forward…