Mar 23 Wrap Up

this post doesn't obey the rules of capitalisation. the lowercase letters makes everything seem less important, and therefore slightly soothe any symptons of imposter sydrome and shyness at revealing my shennanigans over the past month. despite this disclaimer, i invite you to probe and share your thoughts and accomplishments in mar. let's reflect together. i …

Ode to Unbeautiful Things

Let's just be honestIt isn't pretty to talk aboutThe pain that crafted our futureNor got us to our present destination;It's considered ugly to grow up inPoverty, run down areas andSurrounded by wall fours thatTrapped toxicity instead of love. It wrenches your heart if we grow upBasic, without the luxury of designerAnd knowing what it's like …

Feb 23 Wrap Up

this post doesn't obey the rules of capitalisation. the lowercase letters makes everything seem less important, and therefore slightly soothe any symptons of imposter sydrome and shyness at revealing my shennanigans over the past month. despite this disclaimer, i invite you to probe and share your thoughts and accomplishments in feb. let's reflect together. i …

Jan 23 Wrap Up

this post doesn't obey the rules of capitalisation. the lowercase letters makes everything seem less important, and therefore slightly soothe any symptons of imposter sydrome and shyness at revealing my shennanigans over the past month. despite this disclaimer, i invite you to probe and share your thoughts and accomplishments in jan. let's reflect together. i …

POV I remember I have free will: *Dropped out of my first choice career* – In the Life of Kate

On uncertainty and choosing your life in a society built on career aspirations Today's blog post is brought to you by Kate over at allthetrinkets. She's a creativity goddess and I'm super proud of her journey. She was one of the first bloggers I got to know donkey years ago, and she also created my …

Review: Art Exhibitions

The Design Museum WEIRD SENSATION FEELS GOOD: The World of ASMR Have you ever heard the phrase ASMR being thrown about and wondered what it actually represented? It stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response. To break this down even more, it relates to the physical feeling of tranquillity, or in some instances euphoria, that is …

Or so the story goes

New Year, New Me,Or so the story goes;I'm tired of waiting for the Perfect moment to Erase the slate and startAfresh. I'm meandering aimlessly,Wasting moments of livingBy just existing in some bleakMindset where I'm craving toReinvent myself.I scam myself of progress,I steal time away from self-growthAnd sabotage the presentWith alluring thoughts of Future me holding …

Q&A WITH KIYA

hi all x so today's post is a little bit out of my comfort zone. it gives you more of an insight into my character, and hopefully leaves you feeling a little more connected to me. i'd like to say a massive THANK YOU to all of you who sent me questions to make this …

dear humanity

dear humanity why do we fight amongst ourselves and wound each other with metaphorical daggers that miss  our heart, and instead puncture our lungs and cause us to labour out painful breaths that tinge memories with more than a pinch of salt? why can we not accept that everyone is equal regardless of skin, gender, …

dear diary

dear diary,   i've spilled ink over many different pages in my life, but i never thought i'd be the keeper of a diary that documents my every footstep without casting a shadow on my soul. you soak up my tears yet the page don't scab over. my hand may shake as i pour my …