“Live with no regrets.” is something you hear often with the younger generation. That’s our biggest desire, isn’t it? To look back at what we’ve done in our life and say “I have no regrets.” But thats not really realistic, is it? It’s ideal, sure, it’s a lovely thought. But in reality, life isn’t that sweet. I think once you… Read more →
Sakura
My name is Sakura Rachael, I am 20 years old, and I am a mix of Japanese and American. I was born in Tokyo, spent my younger years in Colorado and California, and from middle school to current times I am in Thailand. Because of my upbringing, I've had a very international lifestyle and I've been able to experience much of the world, but much is still left to discover. I've been reading and writing since I was a little girl, but on August 2014, my father, who was my inspiration in life, passed away. This is my therapy. This is my way to heal, to develop into a greater writer that I know would make my father proud. I hope you enjoy :)
The Unavoidable Cycle of Life
Death. my worst nightmare since I was a child. The topic everyone avoids, because no one wants to think about the end. And then all the sudden, I was bombarded with the “unspeakable”, “unthinkable.” Thats what 2014 was filled with for me. Right during New years, I lost someone due to breast cancer, and I attended my first funeral where… Read more →
50 Simple Joys In My Life
1. Aroma essence oils 2. Seeing the ocean as you drive 3. Fireflies 4. Campfires 5. Hearing “I miss you.” 6. Fireworks 7. Winter night skies filled with stars 8. Used clothes shops 9. Candles 10. Music boxes 11. Piano concertos 12. Huggable pillows 13. Midnight unexpected texts 14. Falling in temporary love with strangers 15. Hiking 16. Wildflowers 17.… Read more →
Loving Yourself/Loving Others
Yesterday, I saw someone who you would look twice at. Elegant is the best word to describe her, naturally beautiful. Her face showed only pure innocence, which is rare for someone who is probably around my age. When thinking of this person, one of my thoughts was, “I wonder if she has any insecurities, being so “perfect,” but quickly my… Read more →
Self Image
While I sit in my hospital bed after having an EKG (brain wave monitoring) and a needle in my wrist for 24 hours along with a heart monitor to make sure it doesn’t stop, I feel a lot of mixed emotions to how this happened. The only reason I can leave the hospital instead of staying for a long time… Read more →