Push My Buttons

Self-reflection on self-love. Who am I?

In Pursuit of Pleasure

The ever rising and falling tide of pleasure. It is never far off and it is never here.

The To-Do List

Poem #1 in my book “All One”. Collaboration with an amazing artist, Nakamura Osamu.

When You Are Lost In The Unknowing

Poem #2 in “All One”.

Decisions

Poem #3 in “All One”. For all the indecisive ones out there, we will be fine.

Thanksgiving

Spending Thanksgiving away from Canada brings a whole new meaning to the holiday. When you realize that giving thanks is not about the traditions you have but the traditions you make.

Double-Edged Sword

Have you ever been so happy, only to be filled with a melancholy for fear this happiness is the happiest you will ever be?

Ghosts

The ghosts in Japan are many, their spirits trail you when you least expect it. Their songs tickle your ears, just when you think you are alone.

Every Day With You In It Becomes An Event

Nothing makes a better muse than love, in all its forms and fortunes. Thank you for being my muse for the past few months, you will be missed.

Hanabi

Fireworks in summer festivals define summer in Japan for me. A carefree and childish time, you forget, then you forget.