zayaThis is water.When I was a brand new freshman in college almost 5 years ago, an English professor made us read the famous speech “This is Water” by David…Aug 12Aug 12
zayaMaybe you shouldn’t be more confidentnote: non-members can use this link to read the story for free.Jul 27Jul 27
zayamotherSuddenly there’s an urge to write something, but I don’t know what. The more I read, the bigger the urge grows. But I’m still not sure…Mar 2Mar 2
zayaLet yourself be happyWe’re so used to always having something wrong, incomplete, or unsatisfying about our lives that it’s hard to let ourselves be in peace…Jul 21, 20234Jul 21, 20234
zayaBook notes: The Picture of Dorian Gray; An Object of Beauty; the sun and her flowersGraduating, moving, and settling into my new life had kept me busy in the past month — I am only now getting to catch up with my readings…Jun 15, 20232Jun 15, 20232
zayaMilk and Honey by Rupi KaurI loved the genuineness and the elegant simplicity of this book.May 18, 2023May 18, 2023
zayaThe Little Prince and the “matters of consequences”Grown-ups are certainly very, very odd, says the little prince.May 10, 20232May 10, 20232
zayaPause. Look around. Can you believe it?This entry is going to most likely turn into an extended gratitude list — I can already sense it.May 7, 20233May 7, 20233
zayaGraduation, milestonesI think we are all designed to be running towards some goal, some milestone at any point in our lives. There’s never really a time when you…May 5, 2023May 5, 2023