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Death’s Darling Diary: The First Life (Inkwell Winner)
Winner of the Inkwell Literary Festival – Short Story Contest, Age 25+ To be displayed at the Civic Centre Resource Library in Vaughan, ON.
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Writing Update: I Won Something
I’ve been doing a piss poor job of updating this blog. Not because I haven’t been writing. Quite the opposite, actually. I’ve been banging my head and hands against the keyboard nearly everyday. And now that I’ve finally come up for air——I HAVE GRAND NEWS TO SHARE. Earlier this year,…
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Butterfly
From Terms & Conditions May Apply, a collection of poems. Butterfly—Where even in the depth of depression, where the water is too deep for light, a glimmer still transcends once in a while.
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When The Villainess Comes
From Terms & Conditions May Apply, a collection of poems. When The Villainess Comes —I’ll take a knee, kiss her crown, and finally find my place to rest.
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The Demon Ate
From Terms & Conditions May Apply, a collection of poems. The Demon Ate —Where depression’s been kicking my ass this year.
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Make a Wish
Death’s Darling Diary: A collection of quiet moments with a shadowy guest who shows up uninvited— and, as it turns out, provides annoyingly good company.
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Soul for Sustenance
Death’s Darling Diary: A collection of quiet moments with a shadowy guest who shows up uninvited— and, as it turns out, provides annoyingly good company.
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Good Night, Darling
Death’s Darling Diary: A collection of quiet moments with a shadowy guest who shows up uninvited— and, as it turns out, provides annoyingly good company.
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Someone Like Me
From Terms & Conditions May Apply, a collection of poems. “Someone like me” — after a year of dog ownership
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Brushing Past God
“Bro, what if we lose our minds,” I murmur, standing outside the doorway of a sterile room with a shower and a large white tank tucked into the corner. “I can’t fucking wait,” Kaka grins from the room next to mine. “I’m ready to transcend.” We exchange a glance with…
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Not Today, Spring
Spring is here. The sound of melting snow and chirping birds, lacking the howling wind that cuts with a bitter bite. The air is warm and still, sometimes unsettlingly still. The world is waking up, and it’s giving ✨anxiety✨. cries in distress. I didn’t always fear spring. In fact, I…
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Hot Damn 2024, Next!
In the spirit of starting the year off slow, as one should in the season of hibernation, I’m taking my sweet time to conclude 2024, which has just become past tense, before beginning anew. Thank You 2023, Next! <- Clearly, Kate ’23 had similar foresight. If ’23 was the year…
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Dear SAD Girlies: Here’s How We’re Getting Through Winter Together
Holy mackerel, January sucks ass. If this is your birthday month, you might feel differently, but for the rest of us plebs? Let’s call it like it is: post-holiday and New Year gloom is hitting. Hard. We’ve officially entered the worst months of the year—yes, February included. Let’s not kid…
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The Other Side of The Puppy Blues & Reactivity
We’re at month 3 of dog ownership, and I have a Mount Everest-sized rollercoaster of emotions and stories to share. From buzzing excitement at the beginning to confusion, disappointment, and despair, to the feeling of loss and mourning, to acceptance and regaining a stable perspective. I learned so much in…
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GTA to East Coast Road Trip Pt.6 The Return Trip
Part 6 of a 12-Day East Coast Road Trip. The Return Trip: New Brunswick, Quebec, and back to Ontario.
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GTA to East Coast Road Trip Pt.3 P.E.I
Part 3 of a 12-Day East Coast Road Trip. Prince Edward Island.
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GTA to East Coast Road Trip Pt.2 New Brunswick
Part 2 of a 12-Day East Coast Road Trip. New Brunswick.
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When The Snow Falls
Amongst the Elements, there is a unanimous agreement that the four Seasons are by far the most desired – A short story.
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Thank You 2023, Next!
Consistently taking good care of ourselves on a day-to-day basis is often overlooked, but it’s just as important, if not more, than the next shiny exciting milestone. In this post, I reviewed how I learned to take care of myself through various endeavours such as writing, taking daily walks, sustaining…
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How to Set and Achieve New Goals
Resolutions aren’t just for New Year’s—choose Mondays, 1st of the month, or any fresh start. This guide empowers goal-setting anytime by making goals actionable and measurable, breaking them into bite-sized to-dos with set frequencies. Habit-tracking template included! Remember: setbacks are part of the journey; adjust your plan and celebrate small…
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A Step by Step Guide on How to Start a Budget
As consumers, we just survived November madness. With the holidays right around the corner, my wallet is finding it difficult to breathe, and I’m looking for ways to ease my stress. So, I did what I do best, I tracked my expenses, and I’ll walk you through on how you…
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A K-drama Inspired Fencing Story
Life is random, and we can only connect the dots looking backwards. Here’s me recounting my journey to becoming a competitive fencer at the age of 29 after watching a Korean drama. I hope my story inspires you to begin that adventure that’s been burning in the back of your…
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A Summary Guide to the Canadian East Coast
A concise guide to a 12-day Canadian East Coast road trip that includes the itinerary, packing essentials and costs.
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A Journey to the Canadian East Coast
We’re back from our 12-Days East Coast road trip, and I’m here to spill all the memorable moments, and moments that we’d plan differently!
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