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Author: aysabaw

Hi there! My name is Aysa! I am currently based in the Maldives, a free diver, a frustrated artist and writer and a lover of palm trees and ocean breeze.

28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand

When Mallory Blessing’s son, Link, receives deathbed instructions from his mother to call a number on a slip of paper … More

28 Summers, Book Review, books, Elin Hilderbrand

Doors, Closing

~ A short story ~ That’s the thing about this city. It’s so loud and it never seemed to sleep, … More

dubai story, short story

Featured on Yourcupofseas.com

Hi everyone! Yours truly is on yourcupofseas.com, sharing the wonderful things I’ve learned here in the Maldives. Please click here … More

Expat Life in the Maldives, Maldives, Maldives Life

On Writing: When You Don’t Feel Good Enough

It was in August last year when, I joined this online creative writing platform where we submit short stories every … More

Blogging, Writing, Writing Advice

Adultery by Paulo Coelho

I was a reader of Paulo Coelho’s book lightyears ago, but after reading many things about witchery in his books, … More

Book, Book Review, books

Remembering Moses

Lenten Season reminds me of quiet childhood afternoons; when Mama would tell us no to run or jump around because … More

Reflections

Palengke Chronicles 11: Tiktok

Ano? ECQ na naman? Suking-suki na tayo ng lahat ng may Q. Sana lang pati IQ ‘no? Kaso yung ibang … More

Kwentong Palengke, maikling kwento, Palengke Chronicles

April’s Tradition

~ A short story ~ April woke up earlier than usual, and at half-past seven, with disposable gloves on her … More

short story

A Batfish Stalked Me!

Once during my swims, a fish followed me and when I looked at it closely, I accidentally kissed it and … More

Expat in Maldives, Expat Life in the Maldives, Freediving, Maldives, Snorkelling, Underwater

The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

Barcelona, 1945: A city slowly heals from its war wounds, and Daniel, an antiquarian book dealer’s son who mourns the … More

Book Review, books, The Shadow of the Wind

A Year After the Lockdown…

… I’m still here on the island. I have been out to Male’ only once to get my dose of vaccine.

A Year After Lockdown, Expat Life in the Maldives, Lockdown Stories, Maldives Life

16Hours at Sea (within 24Hours) ~ Pirates of the Indian Ocean Feels

It was a month before the lockdown started when we had a chance to sail. I don’t know why I … More

Expat Life in the Maldives, Maldives, Maldives Adventure, Maldives Life

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