Hi everyone! I’d like to think of this blog as the foundation beyond comprehension. Well, at least mine that is. People would call me a ‘big dreamer’, who looks at life through a more logical perspective than purely motivated one. For example, “I’d love to travel the world full time but I’d never be able to afford that.” That’s not to say I’m lazy or only set myself goals that are just totally unattainable, but the plans I’m constantly crafting in my head for the future are usually quick to change. Currently studying Creative Writing and Film at the University of Reading with the previous hopes of working as a director in the film industry has shaped my hopes for the future massively. In time I’ve slowly realised that is absolutely not what I want to do.
“What do I want to do with my life?”
The daunting question we all ask ourselves, especially during transitional periods such as moving to University, taking a gap year, or even relocating abroad, and yet, it often feels like everyone around you knows the answer to this apart from YOU. Your mind constantly focusing on what’s to come, or what the future has in store for you, shouldn’t be a worry. Because happiness and fulfilment aren’t things that should be chased endlessly – they’re things you can learn to cultivate in the present. My mum has taught me some very valuable lessons when it comes to topics like these. Her wisdom has really shaped who I am today and I’m hoping to share that on here with you.
And that’s what The Sticky Rice Blog is all about – learning how to find joy in the present instead of waiting for it to come to you. Because, truth be told, I’m still learning too.
In Laos culture, sticky rice is kept in a woven bamboo basket, designed to hold it together and keep it warm. I see this blog as something similar. A place to gather thoughts, lessons, and experiences, keeping them close and preserving their warmth. A reminder that, just like sticky rice, life isn’t meant to be rushed. It’s meant to be savoured, shared, and held together by the moments that are truly meaningful.
Oh, and along the way, I’ll also teach you how to master the art of cooking traditional Lao sticky rice!