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Inspired by a Robert Frost poem discussed in class (the title now lost to memory), this piece explores the quiet weight of inertia, the ache of stillness, and the pull toward motion and connection. With threads of introspection, Hawaiian language, and poetic uncertainty, the speaker reckons with what it means to remain unseen—and what it might take to move. The meaning is yours to interpret.

After years of doomscrolling and passive consumption, I realized I wasn’t engaging with art—I was escaping from boredom. This post explores how I’ve been retraining my attention, reigniting critical thinking, and learning to meet good storytelling halfway. From analyzing film to letting myself rest without guilt, this is about reclaiming my relationship with art, one intentional choice at a time.

"How do you end a story?" From satisfying resolutions to haunting cliffhangers, this post explores the 8 essential types of endings, how genre shapes reader expectations, and what makes an ending truly unforgettable. With examples, writing exercises, and craft insights, you’ll learn how to choose the right ending for your story and land it with power.

Burnt out but still craving connection, I wrote this post to explore the romance tropes I secretly adore. From identity-swapping chaos to love that teaches you how to live again, these stories are more than just swoon-worthy—they’re deeply personal. They reflect themes of trust, growth, grief, and the ache of wanting to belong.

Can fantasy cultures be culturally appropriative? How deeply should writers understand the cultures they draw from? This blog post dives into a complex (and beautiful) conversation about ethics, imagination, and creative responsibility—how we can build rich fictional worlds without romanticizing or erasing real ones. Fiction isn’t freedom from responsibility—it’s an invitation to hold it more carefully.

In a world that glorifies hustle and constant output, it’s easy to forget that we are not machines—we are souls. This post explores the quiet, necessary art of balancing drive and rest, masculine and feminine energy, ambition and joy. You are allowed to slow down. You are allowed to be. Because you are not meant to create from an empty well. You are meant to drink first—and only then, when you’re ready, create.