I thought I’ve made it a tradition to write about my birthday in this blog, just like Eid. But apparently I haven’t. Probably because my past 2 birthdays were a bit sad. I was either being depressed/burnt out, or had to deal with the aftermath of a divorce. However, somehow, last year I told myself … Continue reading 33
Tag: love
Since this is a TS stan blog now…
… I think being able to move on from Exile and Death by A Thousand Cuts to Paris and Begin Again is an achievement on its own. …on a Wednesday in a café
Begin Again
I was recommended this video clip by Taylor Swift on my YouTube home. https://youtu.be/cMPEd8m79Hw Begin Again - Taylor Swift It was not a song I was familiar with, but I decided to give it a go. And then I saw this lyrics, I’ve been spending the last eight monthsThinking all love ever does is break … Continue reading Begin Again
My top Taylor Swift’s songs
(My complete Spotify playlist is linked at the end) In honour of her upcoming Eras Tour (and also to celebrate myself for securing a ticket), I’d like to share with you my most favourite Taylor Swift’s songs from each of her album. Now to begin with, I haven’t followed her all that long. I think … Continue reading My top Taylor Swift’s songs
That one sailing trip
Describe your most memorable vacation. Hands down, my journey to Komodo National Park was my most memorable. I even wrote a 5-part blogposts here (read: part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5). I think it was memorable not only because of the beautiful views, but also because of all the unexpected surprises I encountered along the … Continue reading That one sailing trip
Another difficult prompt
What's your definition of romantic? Romantic is all the Zoom calls we had when we were separated by the pandemic. It is the long walk under the rain on a winter night to see the glimmering city lights. It is the Christmas dinner that we cooked together, from the simplest to the most complicated. It … Continue reading Another difficult prompt
Memory of my father
Describe a positive thing a family member has done for you. Since I got this prompt during Ramadan, I’d share something around that theme. Many Ramadans ago, I was depressed. I didn’t have a word back then, but it was one of the most terrible periods in my adult life. And the worst part was … Continue reading Memory of my father