I was looking at old pictures and came across some from a period of my life I can only vaguely recall. It was in the midst of that current turbulence four years ago, but my oh my, did it just spiral thereafter. Don’t get me wrong. It isn’t all bad. Some pretty amazing things have… Continue reading Eventually
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12 15ths for the 2nd Time
'We suggest we should hold burial on Tuesday the 18th.' It was another night of a full house, and familiar faces sat in a large circle, deliberating the activities for the next few days. I sat next to my little sister, looking up once in a while because I had to be alert during that… Continue reading 12 15ths for the 2nd Time
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I watched my bedroom door at 23:59 on the 17th of May 2021. The seconds felt like hours, and what would normally be a quiet night was a night crowded by hushed whispers from familiar and unfamiliar voices. 00:00. The phone screen read '18 May' against my black wallpaper. I looked at the door one… Continue reading 00:01
Love is Weird.
Love goes beyond all reasonable understanding. It is a pure and senseless emotion that shelters you from all logic. I dreamt my mum was in hospital, and we were taking care of her every second. I was slightly conscious in the dream knowing that when I woke up, she wouldn't be there. I knew that… Continue reading Love is Weird.
Tribute: Today
1. I laughed today, until my stomach hurt. It was a loud and obnoxious laugh that echoed throughout the house.2. I shed a tear today, it trickled painfully from my eyes and fell into my hands. I quickly put myself together and carried on.3. I couldn't stomach food today. I ate slowly until I couldn't… Continue reading Tribute: Today
Tribute: 1 Month Trial
A month has gone by and... Right now, I don't know honestly. I have my good days, my bad days.Every day is a different experience and I'm okay with that.Sometimes time slips through my fingers. Sometimes I feel each and every second go by.There are days when I laugh at every single thing. There are… Continue reading Tribute: 1 Month Trial
Wilting While You Work
Have you ever cried whilst typing an email? "I hope this email finds you well..." *Tear drop* "Kindly revert" *Break to sob uncontrollably for a second* This whole "Life Has To Go On thing" is the hardest part to endure in the growth phase of your life. In our mid-twenties, we are trying to establish… Continue reading Wilting While You Work
Tribute: The Wedding
My sister and I sat outside the gate as we waited for my friend to arrive.Our chitenges were wrapped carelessly around our waists and all we could do was indulge in one of the peaceful parts of the process. Distraction. As we watched the road ahead of us, a wedding procession passed by. And it… Continue reading Tribute: The Wedding
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