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“Death is what makes life meaningful.”  I have been thinking a lot about this quote in recent days, and I think I believed it to be true at one point. We know we’re all stumbling towards an inevitable death, so that’s what makes us want to live. It’s what provides meaning to our monotonous days.  I’m not so sure this is true anymore, or rather I’m not sure I believe it.  I find it, in a sense, quite egotistical to say death is the only thing that provides our life with any me

I watched Regretting   You  with my family the other day, and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since. Yes, the script was cringey and some things felt more rushed than others, but the meaning and the story behind it were much more beautiful than people are giving credit for.  Regretting You  reminded me that you don’t have to understand someone to love them. Sometimes love is messy, wordless, and even good intentions can sound like slammed doors. Clara and Morgan—daughter

When I was little I used to wait for my fairy godmother. I was certain she’d appear the moment life got too heavy, waving her wand, ready to make life golden again. She’d appear in a soft shimmer of light, just when things started to hurt. She’d be a little late for bed time and a little early for the next day at school, but she’d be there nonetheless. But the older I got, the longer I waited. No one ever came. I lost the magic of believing someone would come save me. Recentl

There’s a certain kind of love that doesn’t need announcing. It doesn’t come in grand gestures or loud, cinematic speeches. It’s quieter than all that. It’s so quiet that you might miss it if you aren’t paying enough attention. Once you notice it, though, you’ll start seeing it everywhere. You notice it when your sister brings home your favourite candy without you asking. You notice it when your mom gives you the last piece of cake even if she wanted it. You notice it when yo

Hey, my name is Chiara. This is my corner of the internet, where I'll be sharing things that make life feel a little softer, a little slower, and a lot more me. Think of this blog as a cozy window seat on a rainy afternoon; a place to settle with a warm drink, watch the world go by, and talk about all the small moments that matter. Here, you'll find posts about the things I love most—from reading a good book (from a lifelong Harry Potter fan) to talking about movies that make