The first notification I received upon waking up today was from my Aunt. It was a six and a half minute long video of the sunrise. My first reaction was to question how she had the patience to stand by the window for six and a half minutes and my next, why I had never… Continue reading Sunrise
Opening the Cracks
For a very, very long time, I believed that feelings had to be repressed. Feelings were not for me. Emotions were for ugly people, as Willam Belli once said. If I’m being truly honest, I thought that they were synonymous with weakness; I thought that a feeling was a crack in a foundation and too… Continue reading Opening the Cracks
A Happy Poem
you asked why i don’t write happy poems. because, happy words are big and fat. they’d never fit in this room. they’re round like the moon that erases the suffocating darkness. because, i would have to dive deep into the darkness and fight through the troubles i tried to drown in the sea to pull… Continue reading A Happy Poem
MINDS Volunteering Reflections
The Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS) is a social service agency serving Persons with Intellectual Disabilities and their families across life stages. MINDS advocates for beneficiaries’ interests and causes, preparing for their participation and integration into society. There are many volunteering opportunities available, for individuals, schools and organisations. Anyone is welcome to join the… Continue reading MINDS Volunteering Reflections
SPIRE Reflections
What is SPIRE The Specialised Programme in Inquiry and Research (SPIRE) is a signature programme in National Junior College (NJC) under Research@NJC where NJC Junior High 3 students conduct their self-designed critical inquiry project under the mentorship of a teacher mentor in specialised disciplines (e.g. material science, computational science, mathematical modelling and product design) within… Continue reading SPIRE Reflections
Wrinkled By Your Ripple
This post contains sensitive content that may not be suitable for all audiences. Return to home page. the water was like glass, clean and still and clear. in the reflection was someone new staring back in fear. there’s hurt in her eyes, but a scarlet smile on her lips. crimson streaks on her thighs below… Continue reading Wrinkled By Your Ripple
Dear Best Friend
Dear Best Friend Spoken word performance in NJC Localmotif 2018 by Anna and Andrea Dear best friend, I’m sorry we fought, I’m sorry I snapped. I’m sorry I was impatient. I’m sorry I couldn’t be happy enough for you, Sorry is just a word, a pathetic meaningless word, But I have honesty and truthfully My… Continue reading Dear Best Friend
Hello world
Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic. Capable of both inflicting injury, and remedying it. Albus Dumbledore This is my first post. Watch this space! Read the Privacy Policy.