PinnedSonder Wonder“Sonder — n. the realization that each random passer-by is living a life as vivid and complex as your own — populated with their own…Feb 26, 20232Feb 26, 20232
the venue on middle streetThe backdrop decor for the wedding — didn’t realise how perfectly it captured the bittersweet irony of this day until now4h ago4h ago
The long way homeEarlier this year, Gabriele invited me to participate in a project centered around migrant writing. This project, blending writing and…Jun 28Jun 28
From Figs to Feasts: Navigating Choices and Joy“I saw myself sitting in the crotch of this fig tree, starving to death, just because I couldn’t make up my mind which of the figs I would…Jan 4Jan 4
on “growing up”“Most people don’t grow up. It’s too damn difficult. What happens is most people get older. That’s the truth of it. They honor their credit…Jan 1, 2023Jan 1, 2023
I took my father to university with me“Blessed are old people who plant trees knowing that they shall never sit in the shade of their foliage.” — Greek ProverbDec 7, 20221Dec 7, 20221
Finding myself by admiring othersThe first time I came across this extract was shortly before my eighth birthday. I had just been appointed the long-awaited title of ‘free…Nov 15, 2022Nov 15, 2022
Wait — there’s more?“The best is yet to come, and won’t that be fine? You think you’ve seen the sun, but you ain’t seen it shine.” — Frank Sinatra, The Best…Oct 3, 2022Oct 3, 2022