Things We Can Learn from Basil [INSPIRATION]

In many delicacies, basil has a certain effect that brings about a dish's best flavor. While most people may only see basil as a supplementary herb for added flavor, it actually has other greater benefits that some of us may not be aware of. ANTI-INFLAMMATORY - Basil is said to be an anti-inflammatory herb that …

3 Reasons WHY You Keep Going [INSPIRATION]

There are so many heart-melting and tear-jerking quotes online about encouragement and motivation. I've read so many articles and blogs about how one can keep moving forward past the obstacles in life. However, I haven't really read many books or articles that give me a specific REASON why I should go on. Yes, top inspirational …

When Old Meets the Sky

Old things become new when they touch the sky. This old church building in all its antique beauty raised its aesthetics a notch higher when it touched the sky. Skies make for beautiful paintings, especially when they're paired with old buildings that speak of a country or city's rich history and culture. When old meets …

Inspiration from Shells

One of the reasons I like the sea is because of sea shells. They come in various shapes, sizes, and colors, but they all give off a certain beauty that I don't see in the city. Sea shells remind me that I don't have to be like everybody. I don't have to fit in or …

Tales of Stars, Clouds, and Rain

I like stars. They teach me so much about life and man as a whole. They tell me to keep dreaming, they tell me to look up and remember the person I once was, the person I don't want to be. I like dark clouds. They tell me about the world's darkest secrets, they tell …

Inspiration for the Half-Alive

I went for a walk in the mountains a few months back and I took a photo of a tree that caught my attention. Almost half of its branches and leaves were dead but the other half held on to dear life. Little did I know that while browsing through my phone's gallery today, I …

Where the sun touches the sea…

I hope you'll join me starting today, as we bask in the glory of letters and words, cold frappes and hot tea!