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He Stepped On My Shoe…And My Heart

Write about your first crush. Crush?The word alone sends my brain into a spiral of memories, grade 3, maybe? Cute. But the real hurricane hit in class 8. That wasn’t a crush. That was warfare on my heartbeat. It started like a scene from one of those cheesy school dramas. I was on some official duty, walking out of class like I owned the world, and boom, there he was. A new boy. Tall, neat,…

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When the Street Shouts, the Mind Sleeps

What notable things happened today? I should have been up by 4. That’s the plan, it always is.Read. Revise. Whisper a few new words in a language I’ve sworn to master this year. Quiet mornings. Steady progress. That’s the rhythm I’ve been trying to keep. But today, I opened my eyes at 6.No alarm. No rush. Just a weird heaviness sitting on my head like a thick cloud. Maybe I didn’t hear it. Or…

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Maybe It’s writing. Maybe It’s just... Me.

What are you passionate about? There are days I wonder if I’m passionate about writing or if it’s just the only place I feel like myself. Why writing? Sometimes, words fail in real time, caught in the throat, swallowed by fear or twisted by overthinking. But on a page? I don’t have to ask for space. I take it. Every sentence becomes a release. A beat. A breath. Something I didn’t know I needed…

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Moving In Before Marriage? The Luo Tradition You Might Not Know About

Moving in together before marriage? For many, that sounds like a big step, maybe even a bit controversial. But in Luo culture, there’s a tradition that flips this idea in a way you might not expect. It’s been around for generations, quietly shaping how couples and families connect before the big day. This isn’t just about living under the same roof. It’s about trust, respect, and figuring out if…

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The First Thought Wasn’t Random

Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind. The first thing that came to mind?Today must feel different.Not in a loud, revolutionary kind of way—but in the quiet, internal shift that changes something invisible. The kind of difference you don’t post about, but carry in your chest. I woke with a mental to-do list already scribbled behind my eyes. Checked my phone. Replayed the dream I…

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The Book I Never Get Tired Of Reading

What book could you read over and over again? Talking of books, I’ve read a lot. From fiction to non-fiction, self-help to poetry—some made me laugh, others made me think, and a few even changed the way I saw the world. But if I had to pick just one book I could read over and over again, it wouldn’t be a bestseller or a classic on anyone’s shelf. It’s something much more personal. It’s my…

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Five-Year-Old Me Had Big Dreams… Kinda?

When you were five, what did you want to be when you grew up? I was just five, you know. A tiny human with a wild imagination, a questionable sense of fashion (think mismatched socks for no reason), and absolutely no idea what careers were. If you had asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I probably would have stared at you, blinked dramatically, and said, “Uhhh…pretty?” Yes. Pretty. Not…

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What Most People Don't Understand

What’s something most people don’t understand? People assume they understand things just because they’ve seen or heard about them. But experience is different from observation. You don’t truly know what something feels like until you’ve lived it. It’s easy to have opinions from the outside, but judgment rarely comes with full understanding. Most people don’t realize that self-isolation isn’t…

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The One Question That Makes Me Lose Brain Cells

What is one question you hate to be asked? Explain. There’s always that one question that makes me roll my eyes so hard they might just get stuck. “Why are you so quiet?” Oh, please. Or worse, “Why do you like separating yourself from people?” Like, what kind of answer are you expecting? A TED Talk on my personality? Listen, it’s not that deep. That’s just who I am. That’s how I function. I…

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If I Could be Someone Else for a Day

If you could be someone else for a day, who would you be, and why? Why would I even want to be someone else? I mean, have you seen how exhausting it is to exist in this world already? One moment you’re trying to figure out life, the next you’re drowning in responsibilities. But fine, let’s entertain the thought. If I could be someone else for a day, I’d want to be the most intelligent man…

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The Exclusive Club of My favorite People

Who are your favorite people to be around? My favorite people? Well… if you bring good vibes, you can stay. If we can have actual conversations that don’t feel like my brain is slowly shutting down, that’s a plus. I’m not saying you have to be serious all the time—please, no—but also, don’t be too much. I don’t want to end up with a headache or gasping for air like I just ran a marathon (without…

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Budgeting? More Like Wishful Thinking

Write about your approach to budgeting. Look, I respect people who can budget. Those highly disciplined beings who make lists, set amounts, and walk into a store like they’re on a mission. But me? My budget is more of a vague suggestion—an optimistic dream, really. The problem isn’t the plan. I start off strong, eyes on the prize, calculator in hand. But the universe? Oh, it conspires against…

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My Dream Home – The Ultimate Introvert’s Retreat (But Make It Fun for the Kids!)

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When the Stars Align: My First Reaction to a Fantastic News

You get some great, amazingly fantastic news. What’s the first thing you do? Ever had that moment when the universe seems to wink at you, delivering a piece of news so good it feels like a dream? That “pinch me, am I dreaming?” Kind of news? My reaction is…well, let’s just say it’s me. So imagine this; I, Masha, just received some amazing fantastic news. What’s the first thing I do? Honestly,…

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Cattitude Adjustments

If you could make your pet understand one thing, what would it be? Okay, buckle up buttercup, because this is gonna be a wild ride. Alright, kitty cat, listen up! First things first, we gotta ditch this ‘bare minimum’ nonsense. You’re a queen, not a commoner! Demand the finest tuna, the softest blankets, and the most enthusiastic chin scratches. Anything less is simply unacceptable. And learn…

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The Elusive Dream Job

What’s your dream job? The child, with eyes wide and a heart full of wonder, once declared, “When I grow up, I want to be a lion.” Perhaps, in his youthful imagination, he saw in the majestic beast a reflection of courage, strength, and an untamed spirit. My own childhood dreams, however, were more prosaic, a predictable progression of ambitions: engineer, doctor, the standard fare. But as I…

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Billboard Dreams: What Would I Say?

If you had a freeway billboard, what would it say? New Year’s resolutions. Ugh. The pressure is REAL. Everyone’s suddenly a productivity guru, vowing to conquer mountains and finally ‘find themselves.’But amidst all the ‘go get ’em, tiger!” Vibes, I can’t help but wonder: what would my message be if I had a giant billboard to proclaim to the world? Forget “The sky’s the limit” – that’s way too…