Ala (she/her)Musings of the Over-InspiredI’m astonished at the number of incredible, inspiring people on this platform. Brave people, intelligent people, people who have full lives…·3 min read·Jan 23, 2022--1--1
Ala (she/her)Breathing in the new year with reflection and hopeWhether you were home alone with your cat or gathering with family safely, I’m sure you probably felt it. This is the second New Year that…5 min read·Jan 15, 2022--2--2
Ala (she/her)Fly — a personal poemAncestors planted their seed where the white and blue Niles meet.1 min read·Jan 5, 2022--3--3
Ala (she/her)An Ode to Buttered Sugar BreadYou don’t have to be a Michelin-star food critic or even a foodie to know exactly what I mean. I like to toast the sliced white bread…4 min read·Jan 5, 2022--2--2
Ala (she/her)I’ll Sleep When I’m Tired — Dismantling Hustle CultureOne day in high school, I stayed up all night because I had a science fair project, a presentation, and a history essay due all on the…5 min read·Dec 27, 2021--9--9
Ala (she/her)A Meditative Guide to Finding Yourself Again – For MothersWhat if I don’t want to be found?5 min read·Dec 23, 2021--2--2
Ala (she/her)OutsideI set a goal for myself to write every single day in the year 2022.2 min read·Dec 22, 2021----
Ala (she/her)Turbulence — Baby EditionI’ve always thought of the airport as a microcosm of life.2 min read·Dec 20, 2021----
Ala (she/her)The mom, the Covid killjoy.I am a good mom. I am a Covid killjoy.3 min read·Dec 18, 2021--2--2