For a few years now, I’ve been marking the passage of time by curating lists of things to read or watch according to the season and its qualities. It’s been pretty effective in helping combat the feeling of months passing me by due to mindless overconsumption, busy work schedules or a crowded social calendar, and... Continue Reading →
Seasonal rituals: Autumn
“Autumn after autumn, the moonlight comes and goes; Human beings will gaze upon it for eternity.” These words from Ryokan capture the upcoming season’s true essence. In autumn, seeds drop to the earth and lie still. Similarly, we prepare to hibernate for the winter by drawing inward and consolidating our energy. At the ripe old... Continue Reading →
A Love letter to kopitiams in the rain
Earlier this summer, I met up with a friend on a hot and humid June afternoon. The recent rains have been a huge relief to Hong Kongers, so much so that we've been compelled to utter a word of gratitude after complaining nonstop about frizzy hair and humidity. Just before another burst of showers fell... Continue Reading →
Eveningness
How to even begin my first random rambling post? Today it's all about something I hold close to my heart - Eveningness. What is this "eveningness", you ask? First and foremost, is a feeling that we all hold deep within ourselves. From Penang to Hanoi, Kathmandu to Chittagong, Nairobi to Cairo—it's the thing you sense... Continue Reading →
