Tag: love

  • All I see is fireworks

    All I see is fireworks

    The author details the heartfelt journey of planning a proposal for their brother and his girlfriend, highlighting the emotional preparations, including decorations and a surprise FaceTime call for loved ones. The proposal, complete with a heartfelt declaration and personal touches, culminates in an emotional “yes,” emphasizing the importance of celebrating love in the moment.

  • DIY Floral Decor for Birthday Parties: A Personal Touch

    DIY Floral Decor for Birthday Parties: A Personal Touch

    I created a memorable birthday celebration for my sister, transforming her Pinterest ideas into reality. After planning the venue and sourcing thousands of artificial flowers, I crafted unique installations in my home studio. Friends supported us by catering and providing entertainment, resulting in a perfect poolside event that delighted all guests.

  • Understanding Domestic Violence Beyond Physical Abuse: Emotional, Financial, and Psychological Control

    Abuse transcends physical harm, manifesting as emotional, psychological, and financial manipulation. These pressures reshape identities and relationships, necessitating safety, clarity, and societal change for recovery and dignity.

  • Choose Peace over Proximity

    Choose Peace over Proximity

    Trigger Warning: This post discusses emotional and psychological abuse, including within family relationships. Please read with care and prioritize your safety and well-being. If any part of this feels overwhelming, it is okay to pause, step away, and/or seek support. Loving an abuser is easy. They position their gifts and presence as genuine. They have…

  • To Love & Life

    Life has a quiet way of renewing us through the lives of others. These past few weeks have been a beautiful whirlwind, full of emotion, purpose, and deep reflection.  One of my younger sisters got engaged, and I had the honor of coordinating the proposal. I planned every detail for more than six weeks, handling…

  • From Olympus to Canon: My Film Photography Adventure

    In 2022, I made an insomnia-driven buy, a used Olympus camera on Poshmark for about USD 15. At first, I was conservative with my usage. I told myself that film is expensive and only shot for “special moments.” While that is true, I regretted not having my camera more often than not. I missed capturing…