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.

  • Rain

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    There are two types of people,Those who like rain,And those who don’t.What do you think about when it’s raining? About cold, wet, water falling from the sky?Or about the fact…

  • Why Do You Mind How I Look? 

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    Since my teenage years, I’ve loved piercings and tattoos. At sixteen, I got my first “temporary” tattoo, and by seventeen, I had pierced my tongue—without my parents’ permission. For my…

  • Sun

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    Sun is always here,Even if You feel like it’s cold outside,Know, You’ll get warm again. When You feel down,Like everything is out of control,You probably don’t think that it will…

  • Will We Ever Live in a Prejudice-Free World? 

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    Lately, I’ve been growing increasingly frustrated every time someone comments on my looks, personal choices, or even my opinions. It makes me wonder: why? What do people gain by pointing…

  • Do We Really Need Social Media? 

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    Humans are not wired to be constantly online and we have to value productivity more than connectivity. 

  • Are New Year Resolutions a Thing?

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    As the New Year begins, all you hear is, “What are your New Year’s resolutions?” It’s as if everything from the previous year just fades away, and suddenly, it’s all…