Finding Peace
Through endless night, the wind does wail,A knight rides on, his heart grown frail.His soul in tatters, his body worn,Yearning for the touch he once adored.Her voice, a whisper, soft and near,Yet in the shadows, she disappears. For years he's wandered, blind with desire,A king without a crown, lost in fire.Chasing her warmth, her scent, … Continue reading The Hollow Crown
My 10+ year gaming character was going through some major stress. I'm storing the write-up here for safe keeping <3____ Umi wakes to a scorching sun threatening to set her skin on fire. With her throat too parched to speak, she stands and realizes she’s in the middle of a dune-riddled desert. The sand grabs … Continue reading Umi’s Nightmare
At 17, I envisioned a future as a successful marine biologist, making a name for myself, surrounded by love, and achieving the kind of personal and professional milestones I'd been told all my life were far outside of my reach. Fast forward to almost 30, and I haven't done any of these things. Sure, I … Continue reading Reflections on Love, Burnout, and Seeking Fulfillment
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