I’m Ilona—a Latvian-born nurse and writer living in the United States. My passion lies in creating inspirational writing that captures the small absurdities, contradictions, tenderness, and peculiar behaviors of ordinary human life. On my blog, Enjoy Human Zoo, I collect these keen observations from hospitals, cities, families, memory, and culture—anything that makes me stop and look twice. I also have a deep appreciation for art, jazz, books, old films, amber, and the occasional tarot card. No, I’m not psychic; just observant and eager to share life advice drawn from my experiences.

Don't try to convince me that the human zoo we live in is a beautiful place while you're pulling the wool over my eyes. Just like in inspirational writing, the best life advice often involves seeing through the façade and recognizing the truth.