Creative Writing, Musings

Don’t fake it. faith it.

Some people swear by this phrase: Fake it till you make it. They say it like it’s a universal solution.Like confidence is something you can borrow.Like healing is something you can pretend your way through. Not good enough for the job?Fake it till you make it. Not accepted in certain circles?Fake it till you make… Continue reading Don’t fake it. faith it.

Creative Writing, Personality Development & Mindfulness

The Beauty in the Everyday: My Daily Reflections

As a single mom, my day begins early in the wee hours of the morning… I always start my day with prayers.  Since my awakening (the day I figured I no longer wanted to be taken advantage of) I discovered the inner peace and calmness that a moment of solitary prayer brings me. I do… Continue reading The Beauty in the Everyday: My Daily Reflections

Creative Writing, Personality Development & Mindfulness

The Art of Digital Detox: Strategies for Unplugging and Reconnecting in a Hyperconnected World

In today's hyperconnected world, our lives are often dominated by screens, notifications, and constant digital distractions. While technology has brought immense convenience and connectivity, it's also important to recognize the need for balance and mindful use of digital devices. Enter the concept of digital detox—an intentional break from technology to recharge, reconnect with the present… Continue reading The Art of Digital Detox: Strategies for Unplugging and Reconnecting in a Hyperconnected World

Creative Writing, Musings

Saturated  가득한

Everything was mine to give           모든 것은 내가 주어야 할 것이었습니다 I am saturated…                                나는 포화상태다… Flesh and bones,                              내 모든 살과 모든 뼈, Take it all!                                          모든 것을 가져가세요! I have nothing more to give           더 이상 줄 게 없어 This is the extent of my love…       내 사랑의 정도는 이렇다... I hid myself… Continue reading Saturated  가득한

Creative Writing, Musings

Candy   사탕

There's this sweet little pooch     이 작고 귀여운 강아지가 있어요 He follows wherever I go               그는 내가 가는 곳마다 따라온다 Given by a good friend                  그는 좋은 친구가 나에게 주었다 This furball gave me joy                이 강아지는 나에게 기쁨을 주었다 There's this sweet little pooch        이 작고 귀여운 강아지가 있어요 He lifts my moods when… Continue reading Candy   사탕

Creative Writing, Musings

Wake Up Call 모닝콜

All those years we shared           우리가 함께했던 그 모든 세월들 And the tears I've shed                그리고 내가 흘린 눈물 Were you even aware                  혹시 알고 계셨나요 The pain that made me despair  나를 절망하게 만든 고통 When I decided to leave              내가 떠나기로 결정했을 때 On that day did you grieve?        그날 당신은 슬퍼 했습니까?… Continue reading Wake Up Call 모닝콜

Creative Writing, Musings

Envy    부러움

She has flawless skin,         무결점 피부를 가진 그녀, Cherry red, kissable lips,   체리 레드, 키스하고 싶은 입술, A chin so thin,                     그녀의 턱은 너무 가늘고, A face you want to worship... 숭배하고 싶은 얼굴... Is it fair that she has what I don't have?  그녀가 내가 갖지 못한 것을 가지고 있는 것이 공평합니까? She struts… Continue reading Envy    부러움

Creative Writing, Musings

Depression And Going Korean 우울증과 한국화

A lot of my friends ask me why I translate what I write in Korean. It's because I want to reach out to them as well. I have a few Korean friends you see. And in my readings across the internet, I came upon the suicide rates of people there compared to people here in… Continue reading Depression And Going Korean 우울증과 한국화

Creative Writing, Musings

Camouflage  위장

I got excited...            흥분했어... I get to see you.        만나러 갑니다. Best foot forward... 최고의 발 앞으로... Cover up my flaws.  내 결점을 덮어라. Showing only the best of me... 나의 가장 좋은 모습만 보여주는... Concealing my scars and all.    내 상처니 뭐니를 숨기고 있어. I have to impress...                    감동을 줘야지... I don't care if… Continue reading Camouflage  위장

Creative Writing, Musings

The Perfect Man Myth 완벽한남자신화

Every girl dreams of meeting the perfect man.   모든 소녀는 완벽한 남자를 만나는 것을 꿈꿉니다. The one who will sweep her off her feet...          그녀의 발을 쓸어버릴 사람... Her soulmate, a gentleman beyond compare...  그녀의 소울메이트, 비교할 수 없는 신사... Her knight in shining armor.                                    빛나는 갑옷을 입은 그녀의 기사. A guy who is her… Continue reading The Perfect Man Myth 완벽한남자신화