I’m not here to self-promote or seek attention, I’m just a gal with a keyboard who loves to write creatively. Now & then, I share tips on how I process different areas of my life but it’s not to give unsolicited advice; it’s really a take-it or leave-it scenario.

2015-2019: In the beginning…

Ten years ago in 2015, I started this side-hustle during the time when bloggers from around the world were coming out of the woodwork. It was a fun time connecting with like-minded people online and sharing content with each other. Additionally, I discovered that blogging as a creative outlet also helped to relieve the stress of exams and assignments as I had returned to uni as a mature-aged student.

As followers increased on social media, blogs morphed into vlogs and a few of my personal poems were shared. I then launched a podcast that celebrated the achievements of Pacific Islander movers and shakers; the first of its kind.

After graduating from uni in 2018, I found myself not needing to blog so much. Plus, that exhausting COVID-19 era quashed any ounce of creativity left in me so everything stalled. The end of 2019 also saw the end of this hobby of mine as I placed blogging, vlogging and podcasting on the shelf for 3 years.

2020-2022: A time of self-discovery…

The year 2020 ushered in the worldwide pandemic that had begun in Wuhan, China.  However, as an ambivert (outgoing/social introvert), being confined to the four walls of my home every now and then when lockdowns were required brought out opportunities for me to pause, reflect and reassess the direction of my life.

It appears that there were some silver linings to the pandemic – like kick-starting a good career, dreaming bigger dreams and growing stronger in my faith. I also turned my attention to growing a herb garden, playing the keyboard and enjoying quality time over arts & craft with my family.

A lot of things have changed from when I started this blog back in 2015. The solid foundation of faith, hope and love, have replaced the bygone days of partying regularly and living recklessly. The former me once lost in the wild had died and I became alive in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour.

I replaced partying on a Saturday with attending church on Sundays. Doing life according to the living Word of God in the Bible became the norm; whilst positive thinking books to get me through the day were of the past. I now cringe hearing certain secular music that I use to enjoy; these days I find solace in listening to spiritual, worship and praise songs.

2023-present: I’m back!

Like emerging out of a cocoon, I’m happy to be back to greener pastures and loving my purpose-driven life with my husband, daughter and our two fluffy Ragdoll cats called Cleo and Patra. Back to deeper relationships with real friends and family members. Back at uni for post-grad studies.

And finally … back to my love of creative writing through blogging so I’m excited to share this new journey with you.

“And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the wine will burst the skins, and both the wine and the wineskins will be ruined. No, they pour new wine into new wineskins.” Mark 2:22 NIV.

Miri 🙂 xx