Cristal S.
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I’ve noticed when I follow the path I enjoy most, I often end up swimming upstream. So here I am, right in the middle of it – writing about it all and more. ♡
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The Moment I Froze Free. Honorable Mention in The Metamorphosis of the Mind Challenge. Content Warning.
I used to be the person who always asked, "Why won’t she just leave?" or said, "I would leave immediately if I were her." I never meant any harm or judgement with it. Those were genuine thoughts and questions because I sincerely believed it was that easy.
By Cristal S.10 months ago in Psyche
Watching Over You
Most of the houses were already dark as it was almost midnight. There was something so relaxing, almost meditative, about the stroll through suburban streets. The night was warm and quiet, crickets chirping the only thing to hear. The sound of summer. Anthony took his time walking home.
By Cristal S.10 months ago in Fiction
Weed Boss, Broccoli, and Random Squatting. Honorable Mention in Absurdist Awakening Challenge.
Oscar woke up early this Sunday morning. He noticed the radio wasn’t blasting upbeat country music like it did every other Sunday when Mum makes pancakes. Is Mum still sleeping? That's a first! What if I make the pancakes today! He had never actually made pancakes before, but how hard could it be? I just need a recipe. At that same moment he noticed that there was a piece of paper next to him on the kitchen counter. Huh, lucky me. He grabbed the recipe and went out to get the ingredients.
By Cristal S.10 months ago in Humor
Zesty Carrot-Lime Cake
I’m guessing everyone knows the classic carrot cake, or at least a version of it. And it is a classic for a good reason— it's absolutely delicious! While I do love it, to me, it’s also quite a autumny-wintery cake because of the cinnamon and powdered ginger. (I’ll share my recipe for it when the cozy 'ber months roll around again, and we all need those pumpkin-apple-fallingleaves-cocoa-cinnamon vibes back in our lives.)
By Cristal S.11 months ago in Feast
Now You See Me, Now You Don't
This story took place a couple of years ago, and both my mango and the answers are still missing. No, it’s not a euphemism, it’s not a metaphor, it’s not a symbol. I’m literally talking about a mango – the fruit – here. A huge mango disappeared from my fridge overnight. Without a trace.
By Cristal S.11 months ago in FYI
Return to Sender
She knew she wanted out. She knew she needed out. At one point, she lost count of how many times she had tried and failed. Thinking back to that time… to the version of herself that had lived through it, it felt like looking at someone else. Someone that looked like her, but definitely wasn't her. This part of her past was bottled up, on a shelf in her mind somewhere. It would never leave, but it was in a sealed bottle, and the memories would never hurt her again. Just sometimes, when something disturbed the bottle, the contents moved and floated around a bit, reminding her of its existence.
By Cristal S.11 months ago in Humans
Homemade Granola Recipe for Beginners: Easy, Healthy, and Customizable
You know those mornings when nothing goes to plan, an hour flies by faster than usual, and everything takes longer than expected? And then, when you’re finally done with your morning routine, there's breakfast to think about! We all have mornings like this from time to time... Sometimes, we just need something quick to grab without spending another minute deciding what to eat. There are plenty of food-prep ideas for moments like these, but today, I’m sharing my homemade granola recipe.
By Cristal S.11 months ago in Feast
Homemade Coconut Bars: Easy Bounty-Inspired Treats
My ultimate goal right now is to eat completely clean—no additives, no chemicals, no processed foods. Just simple, wholesome ingredients turned into amazing, delicious meals. Nothing more, nothing less. However, with life as it is right now, this goal isn’t fully achievable. But I’m doing my best to move toward it and get as close as possible with the resources available to me.
By Cristal S.11 months ago in Feast
