Homesick For Another World
The first time I ever heard about Ottessa Moshfegh was in a bookshop, where a girl was insistently recommending My Year of Rest and Relaxation. By the look of the book, I instantly thought it was one of those shallow reads I wouldn’t enjoy. Little did I know at that time, Ottessa would become one of my favorite writers, whose work I would eagerly consume. In her book Homesick for ...Read More >>
Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?
This is the first book I’ve read by Jeanette Winterson. What initially drew me to it was the title, Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal? — a sentence Jeanette’s step mother said to her as she was leaving home at 16, given little choice but to go. It’s not that the author claims she found happiness simply by pursuing what she wanted. Rather, she... Read More >>
In reverence to Mount Shasta
7 December, 2024
It was October, and we were heading to Mount Shasta, nestled in the Cascade Range of Siskiyou County, Northern California. The day was sunny—neither too hot nor too cold—the kind of beautiful California weather that makes you feel at ease. Our journey, spanning about five hours, was filled with quiet anticipation. Our plan was to overland while enjoying the view of the majestic Mount Shasta.Having spent my entire life in cities, I had always considered myself a city person. I loved the vibrant shops with their stylish allure, the tastefully adorned restaurants, terraces full of life, and the convenience of having everything within walking distance or a short metro ride. Even the occasional traffic and the endless stream of... Read More >>
