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