Breathing in a Crowded Place

Breathing in a Crowded Place

Back then, I thought I had already seen the kind of life I wanted to live. I thought it was the life that many people would look up to. When they passed me by, they would think, “She must be having a wonderful life.” They say that high school is one of the happiest...
The Language that Audism Loves to Hate

The Language that Audism Loves to Hate

Happy 6th International Day of Sign Languages! For the last 5 years, the International Day of Sign Languages has continuously been celebrated all over the world through different forms of art and events like commercials, online seminars, etc. In 2019, Gonketa, a...
It Was Never Up to Me

It Was Never Up to Me

When you visit coffee shops, when you pick an outfit, or when you pick a favorite color, there’s always a choice. It’s nice to have control over things, to have options. It makes you feel like you’re in authority of your life, and when you make bigger choices, you can...
Barbie Dreams

Barbie Dreams

I have a confession to make. Becoming a Bachelor of Arts student in college was outside my life plan. Yup, I wasn’t supposed to be here. Instead of attending anatomy and chemistry lectures or mastering a procedure for a return demonstration, my days are filled with...
The Strained Sinew of the Mother Tongue

The Strained Sinew of the Mother Tongue

Language is a colorful tapestry created by intricately weaving strands of diverse wisdom, cultural, and historical narratives. The first semblance of a language in the early stages of human evolution was using imagery, symbolism, and sounds, serving as stencils for...