This blog is a portfolio of various writings that I have created along the way. There are some book reviews and school assignments/stories; hearty —and sometimes sappy— semi-fiction pieces; and some more personal notes and reflections.
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“Aftermath: Population Zero” Film Analysis
The documentary “Aftermath: Population Zero” ponders what the earth would be like if humans suddenly disappeared. It promotes the theme of the interconnectedness of human life and nature. Multiple times, the documentary emphasizes the fact that humans are so dependent on nature. To the point where we control the force of nature to serve our …
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Conversation #1: A Girl in Her Shadow
“Why do I still feel like I’m living in your shadow?” She looked at me, “how? I’m not even there anymore.” Unsure of what to say, I just shrugged. I looked back at our pictures together. There were lots of them, I noticed, in the first few weeks of us meeting each other. There were …
It’s Okay Not to Be Okay
It was 11 pm when Sarah, who was already half-asleep, nearly jolted awake due to what she guessed were the 10th intrusive thoughts she had that night. From school-related anxiety to an existential crisis. The number of things her mind can worry about is endless. Yet she doesn’t know how to stop it either. Hence, …
Ayunda Damai 