Past Decembers

Well, December brings a lot of memories. Each day is filled with the wonders of a past from too many lives. It can get overwhelming, but I welcome everything in and I let the ghosts paint anything they want over the canvas of my mind. My skin is bruised all over, full of scars, remnants…

Not everybody is in a celebration mood

This time of the year can be quite stressful. For some of us, holidays pierce us right between our lungs with the most unwelcomed guest: depression. Instead of bringing enjoyment, all this ruckus causes us anxiety and distress. Negative feelings and past memories associated with Christmas may come back hard, hitting us from every possible…

Writing challenge

In September I challenged myself to write daily for 30 days. After the month ended, I kept on writing, curious to see how many days I can keep on going. Today marks the 100th day! It’s been an interesting journey and I’ll definitely do it again, but for now, I’ll take a break. December is…

It’s just one of those days

Friday confusions

So, for the whole day I thought that today was Saturday. You see, I went grocery shopping yesterday, which is unusual for me. I always shop on Fridays because I can plan and prepare the meals in advance for the weekend. This gives me more time to relax and enjoy my free time. Therefore, I…

Unconditionally in love with life

It is undeniable. Whether you are having a tough time in this life or not, you cannot stop yourself from falling in love with being alive, with all the beauty around you, and the people that give you comfort and reasons to live. Even in the middle of a storm, there’s a gap in the…