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"The One I Seek"

“The One I Seek” I seek only her— why this longing continues is beyond me. It moves through my days like a quiet gravity, pulling my thoughts toward one name I can barely hold in my hands. I love her— and that love aches in strange ways, not only in the heart but in the bones, in the mind that... read more

I'm Khadijah who grew up in Manila, Philippines

In the end, the lives I live between pages are as real as any I have ever known. They are filled with sun, rain, spice, and salt; with laughter and sorrow, wisdom and folly. They are alive in me, and through me, they may touch the lives of others. Writing is the art of living beyond limits, the act... read more

Thoughts

I think I finally understand Mr. Bean. He barely speaks, yet we understand him completely. No long explanations. No dramatic speeches. Just expressions, effort, mistakes, and actions. And somehow, that’s enough. Maybe that’s the point. Sometimes in life, we focus so much on what to say how to... read more

Frankensteins Creature

I just watched the stage show of Frankenstein with Benedict Cumberbatch and that was utterly fantastic I feel the fuel of creative energy Immediately getting ideas of writing interaction with Frankensteins monster at 3am twirling around and spinning fantastical ideas in my mind is exactly what... read more

Should I get this old tattoo redone?

I got this tattoo when I was 16, so about 17 years ago. I got it because I had watched Dragonball/z/gt daily for 12 years by this point. I LOVE it. It's one of 2 tattoos I have. I keep having tattoo artists offer to redo it, but part of me appreciates the faded denim look. However, it's beginning... read more