ERIKA MATIC

I just think about things and write them down

About Me

I’ve been “writing” since I was a kid–nothing groundbreaking, just a series of profound musings and deeply philosophical stories that absolutely no one asked for. Writing was my way of processing life’s ever-so-complex challenges, like deciding which cereal to eat or whether or not I should wear socks with sandals.

After abandoning the glamorous world of journalism (because who needs deadlines and actual reporting?), I ventured into the glittering utopia of digital marketing, where “creativity” is mostly about fitting a million keywords into a 200-character tweet. This blog, however, is my rebellious escape–a tiny sanctuary where I can pretend to write something meaningful without an algorithm breathing down my neck.

Here, I’ll share my musings on the universal struggles we all face: the daily existential crises, the confusing whirlpool of thoughts, and those delightful moments when you accidentally step on a Lego in the dark. It’s not art, it’s not profound–it’s just me being a human.

Glad you’re here–or at least mildly intrigued. Let’s see what happens. If you’re looking to publish something of mine for some inexplicable reason, you can reach me at erika.zimprich@gmail.com.

  • If You Do These Things, We Can’t Be Friends

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    There are a few things in life that fill me with joy—like when my husband’s cooking bolognese and when my cat chooses to cuddle with me instead of him. Those…

  • Why Do Small Things Ruin My Day?

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    I try to stay in a good mood, I really do. But sometimes, especially right before my period, it feels like the smallest thing can completely wreck my day. An…

  • Why I Hate Losing? 

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    Losing is a part of life. Everyone experiences it at some point, whether in school, work, relationships, or even simple pastimes like games. Some people handle it well, brushing off…

  • Father’s Day

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    With You, every day feels like Father’s Day.And yes, it sounds like a cliché.But guess what?Sometimes “fitiz fitiz”.I’ll say it anyway. I’m thankful for being on this journey with you.I’m…

  • What if There Were No Cell Phones?

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    Imagine waking up one day and realizing that cell phones no longer exist. No buzzing alarms, no notifications, no text messages waiting for you the moment you open your eyes.…

  • Getting Old is Great

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    When growing up, there is one thing we all wanted—to get just a little bit older. Old enough to stay out past 10 p.m. Old enough to buy a pack…