Welcome to my playground!
My name is Xiaoyu, which means trying to get to know the universe. I am a Hoboken based writer and painter who values friendship, creativity and learning. I love life and the full spectrum of the human experience. I enjoy exploring the messy middle through writing. All this exploring builds a bridge for me to learn what I don’t fully understand yet. I aspire to become a wise and fun old lady. I invite you to join me on leading a more thoughtful and curious life!
“To deny my messiness is to deny my humanity.” – Chanel Miller
I created this blog as a gift. A gift for you and I, for lovers and students alike, for people who want to explore and live a life that’s fueled by curiosity and love. I am passionate about asking questions and contemplating on how to love well and how to contribute in a meaningful way with the precious and fragile life I’ve been given. I am not an expert. My hope is that through my writing, you feel inspired to explore what’s valuable for you. Think of me as the travel guide to your inner world. You alone hold the key to your heart.
I create with love and care. I trust that you can feel it. I hope you are inspired to pause and connect with what truly matters to you. I hope you will find something that touches you here. Share it with me or a friend. The magic of Love is that, the more you share, the more you receive in return. So, go on, share your love. Do not wait.
If you share similar values and believe that you are a kind and interesting person, say hi. Tell me how you express love. Tell me your love stories. Tell me what you are working on. Tell me what is it like to be you. I care to know.
No ads on this site forever. That’s a promise I can commit to. If you would like to support me, you can share my work with your friends or buy me a cup of coffee. Your support keeps me going and makes me feel seen and loved. Thank you.
With all my heart,
Xiaoyu Zheng