Author Archives: Xiaoyu Zheng

Hi friends, How’s the start of your July? The 2nd half of the year has started. Summer is in full swing: birds, flowers, longer days, shades, bug sprays, sun screen, sandals… I will stop here.How’s your emotional temperature? Still in winter? Not a problem. You are not alone. How’s your health? Any small behavioral changes… Read More »

My best friend created a zine that captured his writing from middle school to college. We became good friends in high school and grew closer over time. I share all my lol memes with him. I tell him when I am depressed. I know him well. Very well. And his zine opened parts unknown to… Read More »

Hi my friends, I have been thinking about my consciousness. The lenses I have when I am interacting with the world. It is time to change some of the lenses. I didn’t find much freedom in my birth country. At a young age, I started learning English and have been a consumer of American media… Read More »

Hi my friends, I hope you’ve found some time to recharge and rest. It is Saturday evening right now. I am writing to you after a 3-hour nap. My brain feels refreshed. I’ve never been able to abide by a regular schedule that’s reinforced by the society or culture I was/am in. My sensitive nervous… Read More »

Hello friends, How’s the start of your June? Anything surprising? I am writing to you from my dining table in my PJs. Anna Tivel is singing her song, Heros. I am tracing in my mind what happened today. Something tells me that I need to note them down. I woke up from a nightmare. In… Read More »

Hi friends, How have you been? Any surprises? I am writing to you on a sunny Friday. My headache is waning. If you are looking for any signs of footballer strength, I’ve got none. If you are looking for quiet inner strength, I am your gal. What’s on your weekend menu? A nap? A good… Read More »