Grab a cup, read a book, relax
It’s no secret that, in my hometown, I love hanging out and writing at coffeeshops. But what about abroad? What if I’m on a trip? Can I find a place, just like the ones at home, that provides a tranquil atmosphere for me to read and possibly write at? The truth is, I’m always on…
Sometimes I come across a cozy café in my neighborhood that offers the perfect atmosphere for writing. The interior looks beautiful, the seats are comfortable, and the din isn’t too loud. However there is a serious problem that prevents me from choosing that place as a designated writing spot: the smell. A few coffee shops…
Sometimes writing goes fast and is truly enjoyable. Other times I get knocked over by a chapter (of my book or an online story) where, no matter how many edits I do, things just don’t work out and I fall into this near infinite loop of writing and editing and rewriting and reediting. This is…
Those who have kept up with the anti-regime protests, in Iran and worldwide, may have noticed a strange behavior by the protesters. Thought most of them are Iranians, Iran’s state flag is nowhere to be seen, except when people are burning it, or stomping on it. This may surprise some who aren’t aware of the…
I adore sunny weekends out and about in downtown Vancouver. Before I moved to this neighborhood I lived in North Van, and while nature on the slopes is something to write poetry about, nothing beats strolling through shopping districts in downtown. It is even more rejuvenating than fresh mountain air to have coffee and brunch…