Around age 7, my school held a costume contest. My mom, a humble homemaker, was unfamiliar with such events, and my hardworking dad never saw the point in participating. He always leaned towards literary competitions. Despite this, I was .. more..

Imagine that you are standing behind the curtain, about to go up on the stage to face the people that the darkness hides from you, and when you move toward the spot of light, you feel a heaviness in your body with every step you take. .. more..