On Finding Joy and that Inner Child
I read something today from a band I grew up with about finding the joy in your creativity again — that inner child, the music you grew up with, and […]
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Breaking Down to Break Through
I had a conversation with a friend the other night. I had been feeling a little lost and questioning everything I was doing. “What am I doing this all for?” […]
Signs from the Universe
The world works in mysterious ways and I can’t help but always trust it, even if I’m just being naive. It’s become rare for me to have time at the end […]
Open Valentine
Love, love… Damn love is in the air! And for optimistic ole me, it always should be. If it isn’t, radiate love and it will follow. (At least, that’s what I tell […]
A Holidaze
I have to admit, I love the holidays. The warm cozy sweaters, endless cups of tea, nights spent in with movies on the couch and countless dinners spent with family and dearest loved ones… It […]
Why Postgrad Has Taught Me To “Return to Love”
About a year ago, a friend of mine told me, “Out of all the people I know, I feel like you’re the most ready for postgrad.” I smiled and shrugged. At the […]
Lost Stars
I think the reason some people want to be with me is because they notice how I’m a little lost. They see me chasing dreams and being happy. They see […]
Why I decided to leave my small town
“You were always the best,” my teacher laughed to another. “I never had to worry about you.” She then mentioned how API (Asian-Pacific Islander Club) has never been the same since […]
A happy-go-lucky girl
I caught myself earlier this week saying to myself, “I need to find something to do. I need to keep myself busy.” Image Source: YouQueen, “Activate Your Passion with a Hobby” […]
3 Concerts, 3 Weeks: Finding yourself in music (Kina, Dia, Jimmy)
These past few days have left me feeling a little uneasy. Why? I’m not entirely sure. For the past three weeks, I’ve been going from concert to concert. And, maybe […]
Kina Grannis let the fire out and created sentimental space in the Troubadour: “Elements” album release and kick-off tour
When you love something that much, it’s hard to get it off your mind. And when you find something that just fits with you and sticks, you’ve got every reason to keep that alive in […]
When You Put Yourself Out There, What is to Come of Yourself: Art, Dance, Music, Culture
It is so strange to go from a moment of complete joy to only be plunged back into a multitude of responsibilities that have been riding down your back. It’s […]
Why I Write: Blogs and the Path of Meaning
There are people who come to me and ask how I feel so compelled to write all the time. I always find it a little crazy they would ask something […]
Because “Even In The Dark,” Company of Thieves and Daryl Hall bring Love (Live & Acoustic)
Company of Thieves with Daryl Hall (Hall & Oates) – Even In The Dark (Live at Daryl’s House, Episode 15) Because it’s been a while since I’ve felt this way. […]
Growing Up: As I once dreamed of music, I am now learning to love myself
It’s strange. For some time now, I’ve been realizing how distant my personal connection to music has been becoming. It’s not that I feel more or less strongly about music, or […]
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