A is for Anxiety (Journal Entry April 2022) Part II

As I waited to see him, my nerves took hold of me as if it had been years since our last meeting. The fluttering butterflies in my stomach were unexplainable, but I couldn’t help feeling a sense of excitement. However, during the time apart, I had overthought our past interactions, criticizing myself harshly for any perceived weakness. Continue reading A is for Anxiety (Journal Entry April 2022) Part II

A Walk to Poland (Journal Entry February 2022)

It was a brazen move, right in front of the main building amidst a sea of people arriving for work, standing around chitchatting, or waiting to hop on the bus bound for Poland. Despite the early hour and the slight cover of the rising sun, I couldn’t shake my nervousness about kissing him in public. But in that moment, I pushed past my discomfort and leaned in for the kiss. Continue reading A Walk to Poland (Journal Entry February 2022)

Maddness at My Door (Journal Entry January 2022) Part III

His detailed description indicated that he wanted to be certain that we were talking about the same person. I confirmed that I was indeed referring to CC, and it was then that Mr. F bluntly advised me to stay away from him. I was taken aback by his warning, and my nerves were on edge as I awaited his explanation. Continue reading Maddness at My Door (Journal Entry January 2022) Part III

Simple Passion by Annie Ernaux (Journal Entry January 2022)

Annie Ernaux was born in French in 1950; she studied literature and worked as a teacher and then as a professor who later won a Nobel Prize in Literature. Her first published work told the story of a woman going through an abortion when it was illegal. In her first few years of publishing, Ernaux churned out pieces categorized as fiction, but later she started writing biographical work based on her experiences. From that, she crafted several novels about her mother and father and many personal voyages. Continue reading Simple Passion by Annie Ernaux (Journal Entry January 2022)

Tales: Bloganuary # 11 (Boldly Living Bourdain-ism)

The prompt for Day 11 of the Bloganuary challenge is “What does it mean to live boldly?” To live boldly generally means to live a life without reservations.  I use the word reservation becaues it will forever remind me of Anthony Bourdain.  A figure who has inspired me to travel and start a blog that led me here.  I would say Anthony lived a life … Continue reading Tales: Bloganuary # 11 (Boldly Living Bourdain-ism)

Tales: Bloganuary (Critical Assumptions End Here)

The prompt for January 9th is “What do people assume incorrectly about me? For me, it depends on when and where you met me. If you met me as a child in preschool to high school, the assumption would be that I was a loser, nerd, or just another non-player character existing in the landscape of the leading players. During this time, my idea of … Continue reading Tales: Bloganuary (Critical Assumptions End Here)

Tales: Bloganuary (Writing is a Superpower)

The prompt for January 8th is “What do you like most about your writing? I wonder how many people found this prompt challenging to respond to in the briefest way possible. I love writing and have a long list of reasons I am drawn to it. That previous statement would seem even more bazaar if I told you that I am dyslexic. I was not … Continue reading Tales: Bloganuary (Writing is a Superpower)