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.

  • Embracing My Whole Self

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    There is a quiet power in standing firm in who you are. It is a power that comes not from external validation but from a deep-rooted understanding that you are…

  • Season’s Change

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    Winter became bearable with you.You bring the sun to my life,To our daughter’s life. No more sadness—Only warmth, only hope. Hope that I’ll wake up next to you,For the rest…

  • Not Less, Not More

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    It’s no secret—fathers are misjudged.They come second,They are “not the same as the mother.”Maybe once, that was true.Inequality was the norm. But times have changed.Fathers stand as equals—Not less, not…

  • Life

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    Strength is found in quiet places:In moonlit skies and warm embraces,In a kind word, soft yet bright,In the dawn that chases night. And that strength is real.We rise, again and…

  • Romance is Him

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    What is romance after being inseparable for so long?It’s the way he tells me good morning every day,And how he cares for our daughter—as an equal.It’s all the “I love…

  • Parent

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    Being a parent taught meI can do anything.No matter the will,The exhaustion, the doubt—I just don’t stop. I try,Sometimes I succeed,Sometimes I stumble,But I am here. Always. That is what…