Memoir
Karachi Chronicles Chapter 14
When travelling overseas, one of the things that I get the most pleasure from is visiting local convenience stores and supermarkets. Mainly because it’s an easy introduction to local snacks, drinks and vices. Although it may be slightly materialistic and safe, beyond this, I find it an interesting window into the day-to-day life of local citizens. This fascination probably stems from my time living in Japan, where konbinis† are quite literally on every corner. To be clear, I’m talking about a world before Facebook and where every Aussie with a passport hadn’t yet “discovered” the Karaage-kun and dollar chuhais at Lawson.
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Memoir | The Bus Stop | Part VI of VI
As the clock struck the end of the workday, I found myself making my way toward the bus stop, eager to catch the 5:30 p.m. bus that would take me home. Joining me at the bus stop were other women from the neighboring government agencies. As I crossed the street towards the bus stop, I noticed women converging from all directions, each with their own stories about work. The bus stop became a spot where we women exchanged our workday woes and challenges.
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Memoir | Special Agent Mia | Part VI of VI
From a young age, I was enthralled by the exhilarating exploits of special agents in movies like James Bond, Mission Impossible, and Salt. Naturally, I found myself daydreaming about stepping into the shoes of a special agent myself. Little did I know that fate would grant me the opportunity to live out this fantasy, though in an unofficial capacity.
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The Girl in the Photograph
When journalist Henry bought an old camera at a flea market, he found a roll of undeveloped film inside. The photos showed a young woman posing in a garden—same smile, same dress—but each frame had one difference: she was standing closer to the camera.
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Memoir | Notetaker | Part VI of VI
I found myself in a difficult situation! My new supervisor, Sally Horowitz, requested that I become the note-taker for the newly formed Y2K meetings she would be leading. The problem was that I had no prior experience taking meeting notes—my note-taking skills were limited to my college days! I was unsure if I could accurately capture the essential points in such significant meetings.
By Mia Z. Edwards5 months ago in Chapters
Merida: The Arrow That Never Missed
Merida’s final arrow was said to carry a witch’s blessing: “It will always find what you truly seek.” She shot it into the mist — and vanished. Years later, explorers found an arrow embedded in a stone heart deep beneath the earth, still glowing.
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