I stare at my reflection with a sinking feeling again. I didn’t do enough. If I could just throw up for a second time, I’d be satisfied. I taste bitter regret at my attempt at skinny. In my despair, I search my bedroom floor for “Seventeen”, the magazine I’ve pledged m...

I’ve never been a fan of reading books online; I always liked the experience of having a physical book in my hands. I want to carry it everywhere, trace over my favourite sentences, and marvel at the effort taken to create it.

Despite this, I began to grow restless of w...

I used to have a really big problem with food. I ate away at my feelings. Meaning whenever I’d feel upset, frustrated, or sad, I’d turn to junk food. I used to abuse food and end up eating much more than I should. I used this method to cope with whatever present turmoi...

For the past few years, I’ve always struggled with praying. Whether it’s praying at home, church or with a group of friends, I’ve always felt fearful. This stemmed from my belief that I couldn’t pray as well as my peers or that I wasn’t using enough big words.

I shared...

I received the book, "Homegoing" as a gift in August. I was so eager to read a novel written by first time author, Yaa Gyasi.

The story details two half-sisters, Effia and Esi both born in different villages. While Effia is forced into a marriage with an English man, Es...

How It All Began

I first heard a Big Bang song when I was desperately searching for another KPOP group to stan 4 years ago. At that point I was restless and contemplating if I should give up my search but then I saw the link for “Blue.” The song, a mid-tempo ballad is a...

Welcome to The World Of “Dee”

Last summer, I changed my name — not legally but temporarily to accommodate my co-workers. In retrospect, I’m disappointed in myself. I grew weary of defending my name and surrendered to the pressure to conform to put others at ease.

I was s...

A few months ago, I carpooled with a friend after work, and the song “Unpretty” by TLC came on. If you’re unfamiliar with the song, TLC discusses a common issue among women: our struggle to embrace and love our God-given beauty. 17 years after the single’s release, I a...

My identity as a “journalism student” is abruptly gone and I’m on a mission to regain it. I wasn’t always like this. I can still remember those two years of my life where I would spend hours walking with my camera equipment and notebooks enjoying every moment of creati...