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  • My Final Act of Love – A letter to Blaine

    “I was looked at, but I wasn’t seen” – Albert Camus, “The Misunderstanding” Dear Blaine, Maybe in another life, free from your mental burdens, you’d find peace and happiness. The timing would be right, and you would let me fall… Continue reading

    My Final Act of Love – A letter to Blaine
  • Stroganoff Restaurant

    Experience: Food/taste: Dom and I wrapped up our viewing of Captain America: Brave New World and found ourselves uncertain about where to dine. Fortunately, we discovered a charming European restaurant nearby his place, so we decided to give it a… Continue reading

    Stroganoff Restaurant
  • My Mental Health Journey

    My mental health journey has been difficult, to say the least. I have always struggled with the meaning of life since I was in high school, but university definitely left me feeling more lost and confused. One thing I learned… Continue reading

    My Mental Health Journey
  • La Petite Colline & Shan Shan Cafe

    Experience: Food/taste: This is one of my favorite brunch cafe spots to take my friends to catch up, as the relaxed atmosphere and simple decor create a nice setting for easygoing conversations over good food. The menu offers a range… Continue reading

    La Petite Colline & Shan Shan Cafe
  • What Makes You Happy? Friendships.

    Spending time with my friends is one of the most cherished parts of my life. Outside of my family, my friends are so important to me because they keep me grounded and they are my biggest support system. We share… Continue reading

    What Makes You Happy? Friendships.
  • My First Church Experience: Reflections on Community and Faith

    I’m not a religious person, but I do believe there is some kind of God out there. However, I don’t feel the need to fit into any specific religion because there are still many things I’m uncertain about; I suppose… Continue reading

    My First Church Experience: Reflections on Community and Faith
  • Film Review: The Substance

    The Substance is a 2024 satirical body horror film about a fading celebrity (Demi Moore) frustrated with aging and losing her fame in a judgmental world. She tries an underground black market drug to regain her youth, embodied by a… Continue reading

    Film Review: The Substance
  • Embracing Adventure: A Trip To Edmonton

    I had a work trip from October 8th to 10th in Edmonton. Leading up to it, everything felt very last minute. Although I can thrive in a fast-paced environment, I was still mentally exhausted from the situation with Blaine. The… Continue reading

    Embracing Adventure: A Trip To Edmonton
  • September: Life So Far

    Let’s reflect on some of the highlights of this month… August was a difficult month as I grappled with the intricate journey of healing from a relationship that held great significance in my life. The thought of revisiting those memories… Continue reading

    September: Life So Far
  • What If I Lost All My Possessions?

    I would be heartbroken, as I hold onto tangible items due to the cherished memories they represent. Losing them would feel like losing not just my belongings, but also the precious moments and memories intertwined with them. If I really… Continue reading

    What If I Lost All My Possessions?