reflections.

I used to wish I had the kind of college experience where I could focus only on school. But I’ve learned that my own path matters too. Learning keeps me active, grounded, and growing, reminding me that progress isn’t always about perfection but about persistence.

Sometimes I wonder if anything I create really matters. What’s the point of making something that could disappear? Yet in that question, I’ve found quiet meaning, to keep building, learning, and creating, even if no one sees it. Because maybe the point isn’t to change the world, but to find light and share it, no matter how small.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A isn’t a game about wandering far. It’s about the quiet moments within Lumiose City. The laughter of NPCs, the glow of Prism Tower, and the small comfort of sitting beside your Pokémon. In a time when life felt heavy, this world gave me light again.

Sometimes it’s not the lyrics or the artist, it’s something about the sound itself. For a few minutes, you just feel alive again. That rush is called frisson, the moment music slips past all your reasoning and just makes you feel. It’s not just sound, it’s connection. A reminder that your capacity to feel deeply is still there, even when it hides.

autism doesn’t always look the way people expect. for me, it shows up in routines, challenges, and the little comforts I hold onto. i’ve learned how much being on the spectrum shapes everyday life, and how it’s made me who I am.

Jean Pormanove’s death during a livestream shows how quickly cruelty can be turned into entertainment. Despite warnings, platforms like Kick allowed abuse to continue while audiences paid to keep it going. His story is not only about one man but about the culture we are building online, and whether it will reward empathy or spectacle.

discover the art of noticing in everyday life. this reflection explores how slowing down and paying attention to small moments can bring calm, clarity, and meaning.

a quiet reflection on the pressure to hold it all together. it’s about the cycle of expectations, exhaustion from emotional burnout, and the possibility that things don’t always have to stay this way.

a reflection on how culture shapes what we see as “normal.” from the left side of the road in london to familiar hills in israel, this piece explores the subtle ways travel shifts our perspective and how the world can feel both foreign and familiar at the same time.

medical debt can start in a moment, but follow you for years. this is about one hospital bill, how it shaped my life, and how the system punishes people trying to survive.

why do we hesitate, even when we're ready to grow? whether you're starting a business, pursuing a project, or making a big decision, trust matters. this post reflects on how fear and uncertainty can hold us back, and why the right tools, support, and honesty can make a real difference.

in a world where even hobbies feel pressured to turn a profit, this piece explores the quiet exhaustion behind side hustles, follower counts, and the need to be seen. what if we created not to be famous, but to feel whole?

a reflection on emotional pain, the patterns it creates, and how healing begins with self-awareness, compassion, and the choice to respond differently.

Friendship (2025) isn’t just a dark comedy about awkward attempts at connection. It reflects the messy and imperfect ways we try to belong. This blog explores Craig’s struggle to connect, the tension with his family, and Austin’s perspective. It’s about how loneliness, social missteps, and the desire for acceptance can resonate deeply with anyone who has felt on the outside.

This post explores the backlash and fatigue some people feel about inclusivity in media. From superhero casts to online debates, it looks at why representation still sparks controversy and why inclusion is more than a trend. By reflecting on these shifts, we see how media can challenge norms and invite empathy and understanding for everyone.

May is Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Month (MMIP Month). While I was somewhat familiar with the crisis of violence against...

quiet waves, carrying memories that remain with us. Can you hear me? S.O.S. Help me put my mind to rest. Those who have left this world...

exploring the feeling of being 'average' in a world that celebrates excellence. a reflective think piece on self-worth.