The Cat and the Corner Shop
Last Saturday, I was waiting outside the corner shop when a street cat surprised me. It seemed to pounce out of nowhere, aiming for something small n…
Is It Impossible to Find Quiet Time in a Busy Life?
Do you ever feel like you are always surrounded by noise? Maybe your phone keeps buzzing, people are talking, and even at home, it is hard to find a …
A Quick Note About Saturday
I just wanted to remind you about our plan for Saturday at my house. I will bring my favorite board game, so we can all play together after lunch. Do…
One Quiet Celebration, Then and Now
When I was a child, Hari Raya Puasa was always loud—music, laughter, people coming and going all day. My family would visit houses full of food and c…
How to Survive a Busy Festival Season as an Introvert
Every year, my friends and coworkers invite me to join them for Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji celebrations. While I love the idea of cultural ex…
How to Handle Arguments With Friends About Anime
Many people love anime and enjoy talking about their favorite shows with friends. However, sometimes a discussion can turn into an argument if people…
Checking on My Recent Purchase
I hope you are well. I'm writing because I wanted to ask about the package I ordered last week. I made the purchase on your website because I really …
Why Adolescence Feels Like a Wipeout (But Isn’t a Disaster)
There’s a certain drama to adolescence that is hard to forget. People often think of these years only in terms of academic performance—good grades, b…
Why Wipeouts Matter More Than Wins
It is tempting to believe that perfect academic performance is the key to a successful future. At every parent-teacher conference, parents often focu…
Why Adolescence Is More Than Just Academic Performance
It’s amazing how many adults still judge teenagers only by their academic performance. Walk into any parent-teacher conference and you’ll hear plenty…
A Walk Past the Yellow House
Every morning, I walk past a small yellow house on my street. In front of the house, there are many red and white flowers. Sometimes, I see a child p…
Why Anime Makes Good English Practice
I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share an article I just read about using anime to practice English. The article made an interesting argument: t…