wrapping up 2023

this year was exhausting but also eye opening for me. i think it's the year that i went through the most character development and started living selfishly for myself. i was finally learning to walk my own path, rather than one forged by others for me. i can't recall everything that happened but here's a …

earn your love

all my lifei've been trying to earn your love,clambering away in denial, or perhapsdesperation - how is it that loveis being sought? lovethat should be bestowed unconditionally what the hell islove supposed to feellike - everything i touchcrumbles. self sabotage at the best, mistaking poision for love, and love for poision. and now my angeris …

Review: Celestial Kingdom Duology

Titles: Daughter of the Moon Goddess [498 pages]Heart of the Sun Warrior [465 pages]Author: Sue Lynn TanFirst Published: 2022 This duology series warmed my heart and were such a comfort read. It really took me back to my childhood where a great proportion of the fantasy worlds I immersed myself into were built on the …

unspoken words

i wish that people would pay attention to the unspoken words. hearts bleed out in sorrow, and poison laces every pretty lie we tell. smile with your eyes, don't falter your step, appear confident; if all that fails, pass the cynicism off as your wicked sense of humour. you're a performer. this is the real …

You can’t outrun what’s due for you, my darling

I'd tell my younger self To not give away her love for free; It should be earned And she should keep in mind That no one has the right To belittle her experiences Just so that she can slot into their visions. I'd tell her it's okay to Let people go, it's okay to be …

she’s a woman

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 …

Review: If We Were Villains

I was left quite disappointed by the pacing of this novel. The hype surrounding this book combined with its intriguing title naturally set the expectations high. Whilst I appreciate the unique narration and dark academia vibe that pours out of the book...I found it overly pretentious and irritating having characters throw lines and lines of …

Review: The Things We Don’t See

This book by Savannah Brown will always hold a special place in my heart as it was gifted to me by one of my closest friends, who unfortunately resides in Croatia – too far for my heart to handle! I was superglued to this book for all of Sunday, and the pace was perfect for …

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 …