Category: My Loves
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Tough Love & Unspoken Words: The Story of ‘IKA’
When I was younger, my family used to call me “IKA.” It means squid in Japanese. I originally got this nickname because of my sister. She was unable to pronounce my actual name, and the only thing she could spew was “IKA IKA IKA.” I used to hate the nickname because I thought squids were… Read more
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2025 Bingo Card
Go to Alaska Finally have a healthy relationship with diet and exercise Go backpacking! Knit a sweater Hug a tree at Sequoia National Park Get 1000 followers on TikTok Run a marathon Host a 5-course dinner party Visit Europe Go skydiving! Get my poetry published Do a pull-up FREE Kiss a boy on top of… Read more
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The Cost of Loving You
I threw your ring in the river today. You know the one you gave me when you asked me to marry you? The one you welded with a ruby stone, that fits perfectly on my ring finger? Or better yet, the ring you gave to me before you held me at gun point? You remember… Read more
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My Take on Old People – Thank You for Second-Hand Nostalgia
I love old people…I love taking care of old people, especially the ones that have dementia. It’s like taking care of large babies, but better. These babies have experienced life and can actually carry on a conversation, while smaller babies just stare at me and cry. I keep trying to tell people that you either… Read more