Every month, when the sun was at its hottest, my grandmother performed a ritual. She pulled out nine incense sticks—never more, never less—bundled them up and held it over the flame of a fat red candle until the ends glowed…
I have a confession to make; in times of stress, I go down internet rabbit holes to distract from my pending tasks. Yes, it’s not a dirty secret but I’m not proud to admit I spent two hours of my…
It’s no secret that Japan is on everyone’s travel list. As a seasoned traveller myself, I have been to Japan a handful of times, but Kamakura has a special place in my heart (and stomach). Located an hour and a…
Sex; a short yet influential word. We hear about it all the time —from the media, our friends, and even raunchy conversations accidentally overheard at cafes. Amidst all that exposure, some individuals are choosing celibacy. Celibacy, or the voluntary avoidance…
To be loved is to be seen – but when understanding becomes a form of despair, why must we accept the burden of truth? I spent my entire life trying to understand my father. I scurried around him, keenly aware…
The woman’s right foot rattled the floorboards. She peeled the skin her from fingers and left crescent shapes in her palms. “Did you do it?” The officer asked. The answer sat in her throat like a pill without water; her…
‘New year, new me’, that’s a common sentiment everyone shares. But unlike that gymmembership you signed up for, there are some things you can’t ignore – like an unfortunatetattoo. It was Christmas Eve, a market softly illuminated by fairy lights…
