For me, as someone who draws, words are as fascinating
as images — their shapes and presence captivate me
in the same way. At the same time, I am encouraged
and comforted by the atmosphere and strength
that words carry.
This place, room40, is where I search for
my own handwriting.
Finished, polished letters are beautiful, but what
I truly need is slightly imperfect handwriting —
letters that allow me to quietly look inward.
They might be words that come to mind, or characters
I happened to notice that day. Anything is fine.
On days when my heart feels unsettled,
on days when I couldn’t stay calm,
and on days when I felt a quiet happiness —
at the end of each day, I want to write the letters
I love, and gently close that day.
