Welcome to Choghig's Blog
Ramblings: a writer writes...
Welcome to ChichiKir, where memory meets meaning and the personal becomes universal. Through candid reflections, poignant storytelling, and the wisdom of lived experience, Choghig Kazandjian invites readers into a space of honesty, creativity, and emotional depth. Her blog, active since 2011, has become a place where words matter and stories heal.
Drawing from her background as a novelist, educator, and lifelong observer, Choghig explores everything from the struggles of the writing process to the echoes of history and identity in everyday life. Whether revisiting childhood memories, contemplating life, exploring themes like identity and resilience, or talking about writers and writing, her voice is clear, compassionate, and deeply human.
ChichiKir isn’t just a blog — it’s a journey through life, one thoughtful post at a time.
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About ChichiKir
Hello and welcome to ChichiKir! Why ChichiKir?
Chichi (shee-shee) means precious, elaborate; it also means phrasemonger, word spinner, among other things. Kir (keer) in Armenian means letter of the alphabet. Universally it means French wine flavored with Cassis (blackcurrant liquor).
Given the above I would like ChichiKir to stand for precious letter, or an elaborate phrase that you enjoy while reading a good book and sipping Kir.
With my ramblings I will try to swirl and swing words to convey my feelings and emotions to you as well as play with yours. I don’t know how I’ll manage to do so or if I’ll ever succeed but I plan to write word by word and take it from there.
Choghig Kazandjian
