I was still eleven years old when we moved away from the Bay Area, and I promised myself that when I grew up and had children of my own, we’d always live in one place. I promised myself that they wouldn’t have to deal with the self-consciousness, the uncertainties, the resentment that constant moving presented, […]

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so i wonder when they’re going to start paying me for taking naps
Late-Night AIM Conversation (OR, the Things I Say When I’m Half-Asleep):
Ben: but I want money
Ben: it’s nice for buying things
Yasmine: no way? is that what it’s for?
Yasmine: wow, I’m so glad you told me
Yasmine: cuz I was thinking maybe you’re supposed to eat […]

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butterflies and books
Okay, so one midterm down; now, a constant stream of midterms, research papers, and final exams planned for the next three weeks. How exciting. If I keep disappearing from my blog for prolonged periods of time, it means I’m pretending to study. Got it?
Hmm, I’m trying to think of interesting things to […]

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“You ask whether your verses are good. You ask me. You have asked others before. You send them to magazines. You compare them with other poems, and you are disturbed when certain editors reject your efforts. Now (since you have allowed me to advise you) I beg you to give up all that. You are […]

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blah days
::Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (Judith Viorst)::
It has been a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.
My mom says some days are like that.
Even in Australia.

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I have final exams starting in one week, so I apologize in advance for what may be sporadic posting during the upcoming week while I (attempt to or at least pretend to) study. lol. Please make du’a for me, everyone! I will appreciate it much. :)
The following passage has been at the back of […]

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Stellaluna
by Janell Cannon
They perched in silence for a long time.
“How can we be so different and feel so much alike?” mused Flitter.
“And how can we feel so different and be so much alike?” wondered Pip.
“I think this is quite a mystery,” Flap chirped.
“I agree,” said Stellaluna. “But we’re friends. And that’s a fact.”
=)

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Anyone with access to the children’s section of your local public library…go find and read The Quiltmaker’s Gift by Jeff Brumbeau and Gail de Marcken. GORGEOUS illustrations and a beautiful storyline! Basically, it’s about a generous quiltmaker who sews the most beautiful quilts in the world, and then gives them away to those who are […]

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