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'll write you a story letter - a short story of my insight into our daily life that's going to light u...
Dec 16, 2024•6 min
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 to light up your day with love💖 For more story photographs, visit my website 🥰...
Dec 09, 2024•7 min
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 with love💖 For more story photographs, visit my website 🥰...
Nov 30, 2024•6 min
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 into our daily life that's going to light up your day with love💖 For more story photographs, visit ...
Nov 25, 2024•6 min
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 write you a story letter - a short story of my insight into our daily life that's going to light up yo...
Nov 16, 2024•6 min
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 short story of my insight into our daily life that's going to light up your day with love💖 For more...
Nov 09, 2024•8 min
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 photographs, visit my website 🥰...
Nov 02, 2024•6 min
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 light up your day with love💖 For more story photographs, visit my website 🥰...
Oct 26, 2024•9 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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. Stay in touch by joining my weekly letter ! Subscribe to my weekly story letters ! You'll hear from me each week wit...
Mar 29, 2024•6 min
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, and I'll be back with Season 2 in late April! Subscribe to my weekly story letters ! You'll hear from me each week wi...
Mar 21, 2024•8 min
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'll hear from me each week with a short insightful story about our life. Upon signing up, you'll also recei...
Mar 14, 2024•9 min
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'll also receive 5 audio story photographs to bring comfort during your busy day! For more story photographs, you ca...
Mar 06, 2024•7 min
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 receive 5 audio story photographs to bring comfort during your busy day! For more story photographs, you can visit my w...
Feb 28, 2024•6 min
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 during your busy day! For more story photographs, you can visit my website :)...
Feb 21, 2024•8 min
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 a short insightful story about our life. Upon signing up, you'll also receive 5 audio story photographs to bring comfort ...
Feb 14, 2024•8 min
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 week with a short insightful story about our life. Upon signing up, you'll also receive 5 audio story photographs to bring comfo...
Feb 07, 2024•8 min
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 insightful story about our life. Upon signing up, you'll also receive 5 audio story photographs to bring comfort du...
Jan 31, 2024•8 min
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 up, you'll also receive 5 audio story photographs to bring comfort during your busy day! For more story photographs, you...
Jan 24, 2024•8 min
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 each week with a short insightful story about our life. Upon signing up, you'll also receive 5 audio story photographs...
Jan 17, 2024•7 min
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. Upon signing up, you'll also receive 5 audio story photographs to bring comfort during your busy day! For more story photog...
Jan 10, 2024•8 min
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 letters ! You'll hear from me each week with a short insightful story about our life. Upon signing up, you'll also rece...
Dec 20, 2023•7 min
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. Upon signing up, you'll also receive 5 audio story photographs to bring comfort during your busy day! For more story photogra...
Dec 13, 2023•7 min
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 during this holiday campaign! Paperback also available :) Subscribe to my weekly story letters ! You'll hear from me each week with a short insig...
Dec 06, 2023•9 min
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 also receive 5 audio story photographs to bring comfort during your busy day! For more story photographs, you can visit my...
Nov 29, 2023•8 min
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 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...
Nov 22, 2023•8 min
Sometimes, a scenery makes a vivid impression on our mind because of the circumstance we are in. In this episode, I'm sharing with you a memory of a sunset I saw during my first days in Canada that was forever etched in my heart. >>> Today's Story Script The e-book of my fiction novel is currently on holiday sale! A perfect holiday read is waiting for you :) >>> Check out "Olive's Diary" on Amazon Subscribe to my weekly story letters ! You'll hear from me each week with a short...
Nov 15, 2023•8 min
Sometimes, a painful experience can be accompanied by a sweet taste, too. In this episode, I'm sharing with you a memory from my early childhood when I developed a bad case of mouth ulcers and ended up receiving a special treatment at home. >>> 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 during your busy day! For ...
Nov 07, 2023•8 min
Do you have any fond memories of the moon? Special time you spent under the moon, special conversation you had with somebody about the moon,... There's magic to the beauty of autumn moon. In this episode, I'm sharing with you a memory of an evening walk I took with my mother and little brother under the autumn full moon. Celebrate Maiko's Story Photograph 100th episode! >>> Click HERE to share your voice with me >>> This Week's Story Script Subscribe to my weekly story letters ...
Nov 01, 2023•9 min
Do you sometimes recall a silly nonsense memory? In this episode, I'm sharing with you a nonsense memory from my young childhood, which still makes me laugh when I think about it. >>>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 during your busy day! For more story photographs, you can visit my website :)...
Oct 24, 2023•6 min
Do you sometimes look back on your life and wonder how your daily routine has shifted over time? In this episode, I'm sharing with you a memory of my morning routine from when I was in kindergarten. As I recall it, the routine still feels fresh and recent despite all the years that have passed. >>> 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 ...
Oct 17, 2023•7 min
