One of the most vivid memories I still have is the first time I listened to Kobe Bryant really talk. I don’t mean a game at the court where he was shouting, switching the defense, or trying another player, but an interview where he was telling about his obsessing watching of the game at 3 … Read more
To be honest, getting the ideal Father’s Day gift is kind of a headache. But with a card, oh, that’s another story. Everything you decide is always the same. No matter the gift, it is the words written inside that make the most impression. Laughters, the memories, the “hey, I love you” that might not … Read more
Getting to 30 years old is a big milestone, it’s not just another candle on the cake. It’s that time when you kind of look like you have everything but let’s be honest, who really does? When one turns 30 it is not just a birthday, it is the celebration of an important event in … Read more
Your mother’s birthday has an inexplicable aura with it that touches one’s heart. It is but not just some ordinary date on a calendar – it’s the day you take a look at the person who is responsible for your life and have given you the love and warmth that only a mother can provide. … Read more
I wasn’t planning to write this. It just kind of… happened. One minute I’m scrolling through some old Parts Unknown clips, next thing I know I’m sitting here re-reading quotes from Bourdain like it’s some sort of quiet ritual. It never feels rehearsed with him. That’s probably why his words stick. No big “life lesson” … Read more
Like one minute you’re in spring mode, and then suddenly June’s here and you’re wondering if your dad already knows he’s appreciated or if maybe this year you should actually say it out loud. And hey, we get it. Not everyone’s great with words. Especially when it comes to dads. Like… how do you put … Read more
I don’t really know when I started doing this, but somewhere along the line, I got into the habit of writing down the weird, funny, oddly poetic things kids say when they’re deep in play mode. No filter. Just full-on imagination, doing its thing. It’s not like I planned to collect quotes or anything. It’s … Read more
Not Just Another Birthday Post It’s your sister’s birthday. And there you are, staring at your phone with a feeling of “What do I even write that doesn’t sound fake or staged?” Yup, exactly my thoughts. You want it to have a personal touch, perhaps, you’d like to add a tinge of humor to it … Read more
You ever sit there, trying to figure out what to write to your brother on his birthday, and nothing feels… right? Not because you don’t care, but because most of the stuff online sounds either too dramatic or way too fake. Yes, I understand. It’s like you scroll on social media and for the first … Read more
I’ve got this folder on my phone. Just called “words.” That’s it. No fancy title. Just a random collection of quotes I’ve saved over the years—some from books, some from internet black holes, some overheard. They’re not all deep. Some are kind of messy. But they hit me at the right time, so they stayed. … Read more