Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast

A subtle, but thrilling incident can make the experience a real adventure. In this episode, I am sharing with you a memory from the summer when I was nine and went on a camping trip with my family and my friend's family. Shortly after our arrival, one of our key food items almost got kidnapped by a group of innocent kids. Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ my weekly story letter community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Every weekend, I'l...

Sometimes, an embarrassing event last in our memory forever. In this episode, I am sharing with you a story from the time when I was in Grade 7 when my social science teacher made an unusual comment about my summer homework assignment. Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ my weekly story letter community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Every weekend, I'll write you a story letter - a short story of my insight into our daily life that's going...

Often, a strong emotion makes our memory last longer. In this episode, I am sharing with you my childhood story where a combination of excitement and disappointment made the otherwise mundane memory unforgettable. Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ my weekly story letter community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Every weekend, I'll write you a story letter - a short story of my insight into our daily life that's going to light up your day wit...

Have you ever helped yourself to a secret snack item? In this episode, I am sharing a memory from the time I was in primary school and came back home feeling hungry. When my regular snack wasn't available, I found a new snack source which would become my secret favourite. Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ my weekly story letter community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Every weekend, I'll write you a story letter - a short story of my insight...

Have you had a shopping experience where you were looking for something but could not find it after a long search, then suddenly the thing appeared right in front of you when you were ready to give up? In this episode, I am sharing with you a memory from several summers back when my mother and I went to buy my new summer hat. Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠ my weekly story letter community ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Every weekend, I'll wr...

What is your bittersweet summer memory? In this episode, I am sharing with you a memory from the time when I was about twelve and my mother and I went to watch our town's annual firework festival together. How we left the show a little too early and how our sour drive back home wasn't without its perks. Join ⁠⁠ my weekly story letter community ⁠⁠ ! Every weekend, I'll write you a story letter - a...

What is an insignificant, yet pleasant moment that you remember from your childhood? In this episode, I am sharing with you a memory of the time I spent in a swimming pool when I was in kindergarten. Join ⁠ my weekly story letter community ⁠ ! Every weekend, I'll write you a story letter - a short story of my insight into our daily life that's going to light up your day with love💖 For more story...

What summer memory do your remember fondly? In this episode, I am sharing with you a story from a summer camping trip I did with my friends when I was about eleven. How I came up with an imaginary insect, and how one person totally believed it. Join my weekly story letter community ! Every weekend, I'll write you a story letter - a short story of my insight into our daily life that's going to ligh...

What is your relationship with trends? Growing up, I was never a trendy person, always pursuing something different from other kids. However, once in a while, I'd become curious about what others were into and explore the trend. >>> This Week's Story Script This is the final episode of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast Season 1. I will be back with Season 2 later in April. S...

There are many awkward conversations around a loss that we rarely talk about. In this episode, I'm sharing with you a story from my latest book, my childhood memoir, about one routine conversation that took place whenever someone learned I'd lost my little brother. Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast Season 1 will be ending. The last episode will be released on Wednesday 27th March, an...

When you are little, whatever you experience for the first time leaves you a strong impression. In this episode, I'm sharing with you a memory from the time when I was about seven and a new bookstore opened near my house. Something my father said during our first visit still crosses my mind even now whenever I visit my hometown and go to the store. Subscribe to my weekly story letters ! You&a...

How do you feel when you meet a friend after not seeing each other for a few years? Ever anxious? In this episode, I'm sharing with you a memory from my childhood where I anxiously waited for a reunion with my friends after two years of separation. Subscribe to my weekly story letters ! You'll hear from me each week with a short insightful story about our life. Upon signing up, you'...

This coming April, a major solar eclipse will be observed in North America. In this episode, I'm sharing with you the memory of the only other time I saw a solar eclipse when I was twelve years old. >>> This Week's Story Script Subscribe to my weekly story letters ! You'll hear from me each week with a short insightful story about our life. Upon signing up, you'll also...

Thinking of summer when in winter is something I enjoy. In this episode, I'm sharing with you a memory of two T-shirts from my high school days. >>> This Week's Story Script Subscribe to my weekly story letters ! You'll hear from me each week with a short insightful story about our life. Upon signing up, you'll also receive 5 audio story photographs to bring comfort du...

Do you have an embarrassing story you haven't shared with anyone? I have lots. These embarrassing moments tend to stay in our memory with vivid clarity.  In this episode, I'm telling you about one such incident that took place during my solo travel several years ago. >>> This Week's Story Script Subscribe to my weekly story letters ! You'll hear from me each week with...

Sometimes, a memory can come back to us in a most random way. In this episode, I'm sharing with you a conversation I had with my late grandmother many many years ago that I've long forgotten. It wan't an important conversation, but when I recall it, it feels important. >>> This Week's Story Script Subscribe to my weekly story letters ! You'll hear from me each wee...

What absurd travel story do you have? In this episode, I'm sharing with you a story of my ride on the London Eye with my mother when I was eleven. What I remember from the time I spent on the magnificent Ferris Wheel is not any scenery but my mother's strange behaviour that lasted throughout our ride. Subscribe to my weekly story letters ! You'll hear from me each week with a short...

Does a luxurious experience always have to be expensive? My life tells me that's not the case. In this episode, I'm sharing with you a story of a most luxurious bathing experience I had at a youth hostel in Tokyo. >>> This Week's Story Script Subscribe to my weekly story letters ! You'll hear from me each week with a short insightful story about our life. Upon signing...

When faced with a challenging situation, what emotional sanctuary do you find? In this episode, I'm sharing with you a travel episode from my 3 weeks stay in London, UK, more than a decade ago. An unexpected sanctuary I found for myself during my struggling time at a language school. >>> This Week's Story Script Subscribe to my weekly story letters ! You'll hear from me eac...

When was the last time you've engaged in a silly, meaningless activity? In this episode, I'm sharing with you a memory from the time when I was nine and spent weeks trying to convince my mother that I was a delivery person. >>> This Week's Story Script Subscribe to my weekly story letters ! You'll hear from me each week with a short insightful story about our life. Upo...

What nonsense, silly, meaningless memory can you recall from your life? In this episode, I'm sharing with you one of such memories from my young childhood. It's about my daily teatime with my mother and one observation I made about my tea. Let your silly memory sink in and bring you a sense of peace and comfort. >>> This Week's Story Script Subscribe to my weekly story lett...

Do you have a special memory of a festive season from your childhood? In this episode, I'm sharing with you how my family's tiny Christmas tree played a special role in my little brother's and my life when we were little. >>> This Week's Story Script Subscribe to my weekly story letters ! You'll hear from me each week with a short insightful story about our life....

Do you sometimes suddenly think of someone you once shared a special time with and feel close to them? In this episode, I'm sharing with you a memory from my childhood when I had a really fun day with four siblings. >>> This Week's Story Script "Olive's Diary" Holiday Campaign Grab a Kindle copy of my fiction novel "Olive's Diary" for 99 cents durin...

Do you have a funny habit you carry from your childhood without realizing? In this episode, I'm sharing with you one of such habits of mine that was reminded after a funny incident in my present life. >>> This Week's Story Script Subscribe to my weekly story letters ! You'll hear from me each week with a short insightful story about our life. Upon signing up, you'll al...

Often, it's an ordinary moment of an ordinary day of our life that leaves us a lasting impression. In this episode, I'm sharing with you one such memory from my early childhood. >>> This Week's Story Script My fiction novel "Olive's Diary" Kindle edition is on holiday sale! >>> Grab a copy here Subscribe to my weekly story letters ! You'll hear...