Personal Essays

How does one prepare for parenthood?

Fragmented notes from the third trimester.

Jun 12 •

I am back, and I've got news.

It's going to be a wild ride.

Mar 10 •

Mother and daughter go to the mall

It's not just another day at the mall.

Nov 25, 2024 •

America is a casino and I am still here rolling the dice.

On witnessing and embodying history.

Nov 12, 2024

Why did you leave me, my little turtle? (A poem)

dedicated the only pet animal I've ever had & some tiny thoughts.

Oct 31, 2024

Homecoming part 5: the after

Home is wherever we allow ourselves to belong.

Oct 22, 2024

Homecoming Part 4: the wedding banquet

when the self and the whole clash

Oct 15, 2024

Homecoming Part 3: it's always about the food.

*contains photos of delicious meals.

Oct 8, 2024

Homecoming Part 2: the delightful surprises

the language, the clothes, and the weather.

Oct 1, 2024 •

Homecoming Part 1: the before

After six long years, I am finally going home.

Sep 24, 2024 •

twelve years away from home.

Jul 22, 2024 •

Moving again: what we keep and part with tell us who we are.

Packing and unpacking is a rite of passage that leads us into a new phase in life.

Mar 29, 2024

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