On Writing

Quiet Time (draft)

Ever since I became a mom, quiet time for myself, even if it was for 30 minutes, was sacred. It was the only time of the day where I could meaningfully check in with myself, reflect on how the week or month is going, blue sky and brainstorm creative projects and ideas.

Do It Anyway

This is the moment it gets challenging. The moment when the drive and excitement for a project fades away. The moment when writing in the evening at the end of a long work-day feels like struggling to keep your eyes open, but you keep nodding off.

Flowery Writing

I once had a professor tell me that my sentences were too flowery. I slumped in the wooden chair of his messy office, clutching my…

My Morning Matcha

This year, I’m making a conscious effort to lessen my coffee habit. It’s too difficult to cut it out entirely, but I’ve found…

Quote Art

One thing you must know about me is that I love quotes. The quotes that resonate with people are incredibly revealing about them — their…

The Finishing Muscle

I’m lazy when it comes to finishing anything creative. It can be a piece of writing. A creative project. A zine. Learning…