Days With Mika

An online journal of places, people, and personal growth.

healing

  • Not a Lot Going On Lately

    So, it’s been a while since I’ve posted anything on here. I didn’t really think anything was worth blogging about aside from our little day at the beach, which was almost a month ago now. Work has been insanely stressful lately—more stressful than usual—and by the time my days off roll around, updating my blog feels more like a chore than something I actually want to do. Most of the time, I just want to relax and sleep the whole day away. So, being motivated enough to actually sit down and write again feels like a small miracle. Anyway, back… Read more

  • Centering

    There are times when I dislike myself simply for being me. I can’t help but notice the moments when I don’t know what to say, what to do, or even where to put my hands—as if I’m completely lost in my own mind. Confused. Unsure of who I really am, while at the same time painfully aware that I’m not living the way I should. It’s like something about me always feels wrong. Whenever I’m faced with having to interact with others, I often think: Should I respond the way the person I want to be would respond? Or should… Read more

  • A Little (Maybe a Lot) of Self-Reflection

    There are times when I catch myself drifting between moments of clarity and complete blindness to my own behavior. In some ways, I know I can be incredibly vindictive, and I wish I knew how to change that. But somehow, holding onto resentment—or even entertaining the idea of revenge—often feels far more appealing than acceptance, letting go, and moving on. I know everyone has their flaws, but this feels like something I should’ve grown out of. It’s definitely not something I want to carry into my 30s—still struggling to manage my reactions when others seem to handle theirs more gracefully.… Read more