My mother told me to lower my voice That my laugh is too much That people will judge “Eat less, smile more. No one will love those sad eyes” When I was ten, I was told Music will not bring warmth into beds That I should learn how to count instead One two three fourContinue reading “Shrink”
Author Archives: Tammy Le
Sensitive and passionate writer who needs to write more.
Books I’m reading: I want to die but I want to eat Tteokpokki
The first time I saw this book at the bookstore, I already wanted to read it. The cover was in purple, with a girl laying in melancholy but next to her is a bowl of tteokpokki. It is sad but also funny at the same time. I felt like that girl could be me. OnContinue reading “Books I’m reading: I want to die but I want to eat Tteokpokki”
Feeling … nothing
There is this feeling … I can’t quite explain it. It is something, not happy, not sad, not exciting, not boring, not anything. The feeling of numbness, of blankness, of static. This feeling is here with me, all the time, most of the time. Sometimes it appears after a big cry session. Sometimes it’s hereContinue reading “Feeling … nothing”
Avoidant Lover
you said, “why are you being so kind? why give when you can take?” I guess I thought I was sensitive and passionate and I love with all my heart; but I don’t. I learned not to give it all because then what am I am left with if they decide to leave me? LoveContinue reading “Avoidant Lover”
My First Blog Post
‘I like too many things and get all confused and hung-up running from one falling star to another till I drop. This is the night, what it does to you. I had nothing to offer anybody except my own confusion.’ — Jack Kerouac. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just gettingContinue reading “My First Blog Post”
About Me
I start this blog to write about everything in my head, about myself, my emotions, sometimes they can be beautiful but most times, they are unorthodox, raw and honest. I hope if you stumble upon this, there is something you can relate to or interesting enough for you to keep reading. Thank you and let’sContinue reading “About Me”
Tsunami of Words 