my work

ah yes, the written word

there is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside of you.  -maya angelou 


This is where I link a few excerpts of my writing; not just blog posts, but actual stories and essays. I'm hoping to add more as time goes on. They may be long, but I hope you find them rewarding, entertaining, and thought-provoking in the end.


Creative Non-Fiction:




Purging Doubts of Affection
A humorous memoir of a sisterhood both dear and difficult. Explores the question of siblings and the realization that hit me when she broke away and started her own family.
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The Great Wall 
China is changing. As a young American, it's weird to feel the reality of that. I short story explaining my experience.
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Running: Why You Should Love It
An explanation of what makes running worth it: the joys, frustrations, and rewarding obligations. Also, a look into the life of Faith Gunderson, an All-American collegiate track runner born with cerebral palsy.
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Longevity
A reflective, creative essay about my grandfather and my struggle to relate to his past and the long journey of life he has retained in memories.
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I Will Be Going
A true short story encompassing what it means to be missed, the reality of letting go, and also the "coming of age" moment in life every child faces.
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Expository Essay:
Because We're All Strange
Who are strangers? How do they relate to us and the way we perceive the world? My essay explores these questions and provides a preliminary explanation for the mystery of the "other."
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2 comments:

  1. Did you write, Zen Things? It is all over FB and I would like to give you credit. It is a wonderful piece.

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    1. Thank you so much! I'm glad you like it. I wrote the story, but not the 12 principles at the end. Do you mean my whole post is being shared over Facebook or just the 12 principles?

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