05/07/2026
POV: my daughter wants to record some clips today ✨
I had been a little zoned out lately because of some personal reasons.
May has always been a heavy month for my heart. It reminds me of two of the most cherished relationships of my life — my maternal grandfather, whom I lost almost 20 years ago, and my beloved nephew, whom I lost nearly 9 years ago. Recently hearing another death within the family brought all those memories rushing back again.
After losing my nephew, I slowly lost touch with many parts of myself — especially photography, creativity, and the joy of capturing little moments. Somewhere along the way, life became more about surviving than feeling.
But now, my daughter is quietly bringing that side of me back to life again. And honestly, that’s what inspired me to start this page in the first place.
I couldn’t keep up with the 21 days challenge. But we are human… and there is no pain greater than losing someone you deeply love. So yes, I was feeling low. I disappeared into cooking, because somehow practical, physical work helps regulate my mind.
Ever since I got married, whenever stress or exhaustion takes over, I cook. Before that… I used to write.
Tonight it’s just me, late-night snacks for my little girl, soft memories, healing in slow motion, and tiny clips she wanted to record 🤍