writing
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Hurry up Andrew!
Andrew was lost in thought as he headed down to Bay Street. He just had a long day but he had no idea his day was about to become longer. He paused and thought about his life. Adulting is hard… Continue reading
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Fire on the Mountain
There’s fire on the mountain. Run run run… A big big fire… run run run. There was no fire, no mountain but somehow, Akpan was running . Something was chasing him but he didn’t know what it was. He tried… Continue reading
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Okokomaiko
Akpan woke up, panting and drenched in sweat. His hands were stretched out. “Help me,” he whispered but, no one answered. “Has humanity become so bad?” His stomach was growling with pain and hunger. He cried out once more but… Continue reading
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The pain in my feet
I tried moving my feet but they wouldn’t move. For the first time in my life, walking was no longer automatic. It was something I had to think about. What was happening? Have I been an ingrate? Maybe life wanted… Continue reading
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A room filled with lemons
Fear Tears Hope Accountability…and more hope What do you do when you find yourself in front of 4 doors? Would you try to open them or just back off? Backing off sounds like a safe option but what if you… Continue reading
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When is the D-Day?
It was the night before the D-Day. I had looked forward to this day for so long. I was excited and sad. Overjoyed yet pensive. How do you say goodbye to people, places and things you’ve spent your whole life… Continue reading
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Wednesday/Thursdayish curveballs
Lately, my devices have been doing me dirty on Wednesdays. Anyone who knows me knows that Wednesday is my magical day – at least when it comes to mirrors and reflections. To contextualize it: I only write my blog on… Continue reading
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An umbrella on a snowstorm day
I remember my first Canadian snowstorm. It was incredible but brutal in every sense of the word. Before then, I didn’t understand why everyone was so fascinated by the weather. The weather, the weather and weather was all I heard… Continue reading
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The ocean and the sky
It was evening time. Looking out the window is now one of my favorite things. The sound of the city, the tiny dots of people moving around and the distant sounds from the traffic lights fascinate me. It’s amazing how… Continue reading
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¿Adiós?
Has something ever happened to you that made you wonder only to receive a fortune cookie addressing the same thing? If you guessed that imitation was what made me wonder, you’re right.But today’s conversation isn’t about imitation. It’s about goodbyes.… Continue reading
