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Miss Nostalgia is a Liar
I catch myself ruminating at odd hours, sometimes in the middle of the day, staring at the precipitation on my plastic coffee cup, sometimes as I turn in my bed for the 10th time and watch the first sunrays plotting to enter through the blinds. The time of the day is of no consequence to…
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The wisdom is the kid who asks too many whys
What if the child in you and the wisdom are the same voice? You find yourself surrounded by questions that don’t seem to stop. What comes next? Why doesn’t it feel the way I thought it would? Will it always feel like this? It’s like being on a floaty in the middle of a river…
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Achievement Unlocked: Wait What?!
This blogpost is basically notes from my quarter life circus. Enjoy the clown-ness. All I do is screw it up… I say it with a muffled voice as I try not to cry. Suddenly, being 25 feels like walking carefully through life, like every step could make something crack. Around people, around my ambitions, around…
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Noooo…that’s not what I meant
Do you ever look up at a cloudy sky and feel a wave of melancholy? Sometimes I wonder if the sky is simply trying something new, like slipping into a puff-sleeved dress, or devouring cotton candy with reckless hunger. And when it hears the collective sigh of humans interpreting its mood all wrong… does it…
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Embracing the Messy Middle of Founding
Starting something of my own feels different every time, though I must be honest, it always does. This time I carry the thrill of a beginner and the quiet weight of previous experiments. It is like the moment when a bright eyed crush begins to turn into love: the butterflies still flutter, but you have…
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Economics of Dreaming
A country must toil for years before the fruits of development become visible. It’s the relentless effort of the central bank, working to speed up money circulation while keeping inflation in check. External and internal forces often seem to pull in opposing directions. People grow anxious and impatient. Yet, only economies grounded in real growth—not…
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Can You Afford to Make Bad Art?
To craft compelling art, you need more than just talent; you need resources. Money, time, and headspace are the trifecta that fuels artistic excellence. Yet, success in the art world isn’t solely about skill; it’s often intertwined with privilege – particularly financial support and familial background. The assistance successful artists receive – whether it’s funding…
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Putting Inconveniences to Rest in the Park
Heading to the park in the morning had become a special routine for me, a gentle way to remind myself of the joy of being around others. As someone who prefers solitude and works from home, stepping outside feels like a daunting task. But knowing I’ll be surrounded by nature and can enjoy some coconut…
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