Journal

Notes and poems on writing, reading, and living life.

Poetry

Dec 8, 2025

Stellar Dreams

After "Harbor Dreams" by Bei Dao || When starlight speckles the sky // the night air swallows me cold // step by step the crickety ladder

Oct 28, 2025

The Blue Coaster

My mother pressed // a blue coaster–- // which she crocheted herself–- // into my hands, // as she placed // my freshly-made green tea // on the table.

Prose & Blog Posts

Jan 8, 2026

Purposeful Living (Urbana 2025 Recap)

As a feeling of anxiety crept up into my chest, I had a sudden realization: I cannot die now — I need more time. This thought surprised me, because for months I had been questioning my life. I never wanted to die, but I was okay with it happening.

June 16, 2025

Certainty of the Incomprehensible

It is a little ironic that I, a lover of outer space, am scared of absolute darkness. The deep unknown that intrigues me about the universe is terrifying on Earth. There are endless possibilities in astronomy, and that brings me comfort, but the endless possibilities in the dark make me anxious. Yet, the only thing I can find certainty in is something I cannot even comprehend for myself...

Oct 28, 2024

Fireworks In Times of Rain

Walking home in the dark, often rainy and cold air, has quickly become a staple experience throughout my time so far at college. Despite my persisting anxieties during these walks, I have found endless peace in embracing the beauty of these little moments. This blog piece is a collection of some of the hidden pieces of joy I have been able to uncover in the dark.