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slowly moseying up the Ave back home after working a half-shift to end my work week. dropped off some film to get developed, caught up on unread texts, wished friends happy birthday, did the NYT Monday crossword, had a great chat w my dad on the phone, saw an old bartender at the haunt I used to frequent this time of year last year, all the while listening to my almost-spring playlist (linked here). It’s good to revel in yr time off whenever you have it.
Apr 8, 2024
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I know that Thursdays are lowkey the November of the week, but my family holds a deep importance to Thursdays. It's because a lot of folks from my dads side of the family (including myself) were born on a Thursday. Whenever we have a new life in the family, it almost always lands on a Thursday.
Asides from the personal lore, here's what this day was like for you: you slept really well, a few hours less than usual, but woke up feeling refreshed. You took a cold shower, had a americano with your favourite yogurt with breakfast, and did some deep stretches by the window, watching the world wake up. Inevitably, there's house music playing as you're getting ready, you put on an accessory that you've put off wearing (maybe blue), and texted your mom I love you. Also inevitably, you're running toward the bus stop and barely had time to tie your shoes. You forgot your 2nd favourite lipgloss, but it's okay since you brought a new lipliner and someone complimented your outfit on the bus.
You meet your best friend for brunch, and you have some form of eggs and avocado toast. Your best friend is so warm and happy, it's like being the moon sitting across from the sun. You (once again, inevitably) spill some coffee on your outfit, but your best friend reassures you it's not noticable. You take your meds, and make a joke with the barista over the counter about adderall.
After brunch, you and your bff both go out on the town, maybe lurk around for a crystal shop and buy each other a rose quartz and lapis lazuli. You reccomend howlite for better sleep for the unassuming customer in the shop, and then you and your best friend part ways, crystal in each other's pocket.
Its around 2pm, so you grab some snacks like pinapple, mango, blueberries and strawberries for the beach. Maybe even a joint because it's west coast best coast and you're only young once. You head to the bathroom at the beach, lather up with sunscreen and take a quick mirror selfie to send to your boo. You feel the need to leave the crystal in the changing room, and then take a quick dip in the ocean. You feel high and wet and hungry, and you're so glad you bought some snacks. You get a nice tan, send an email you've been meaning to send, and play your favourite music.
Yeah, you might have laundry to fold and your room is messy from the grwm in the morning, but it feel far and a little inevitable to make it there, but be here now.
Nov 29, 2024
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recently, my girlfriend left for a study abroad and most of my ffriends are on holiday break away from NY. therefore, i have just been in this cycle of working and eating and sleeping. these past few days, i've made it my mission to get something done before i leave for work. whether that is taking out the trash or getting a croissant, i just have to have done an activity that requires me to leave my bed before my next shift. who'd-a-thunkit, i actually feel a little bit better every time i do this! i feel like i am making sense of the time that i have and i find great pride in being intentional about my joy. to more days like these, my lovelies
Jan 2, 2025
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No screen Sundays. If I want to listen to music its CDs or radio. If I want to watch a movie, no I don’t. If I want to see a friend, I will make plans with them on Friday or Saturday to meet up. As a result, I read more, write more, and sit with questions like “did Citizen Kane‘s 50 year winning streak in the Sight and Sound critics choice survey end in 2012 or 2022? When did Stephen Merritt come out? Whats the etymology of Whitsun?“
This is something that I have practiced off and on for many years but I’ve been doing it every week since December and I love the way that it just allows me one day of true freedom and rest.
Jan 22, 2025
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Get a haircut, get rid of some clothes you haven’t worn in years, get a new houseplant, get in touch with the changing season, get grounded, get stoned, get in touch with some old friends, get some ice cream, get going
Mar 25, 2024
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Overnight low of 62° and it’ll start raining soon :)
Apr 12, 2024
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Friends you met out in the neighborhood at a bar or park or cafe or wherever a couple times and struck up a rapport with.
You don’t have eachother’s phone numbers, no social media info.
I have a couple friends like this and it’s been such a nice social change up. Always a pleasant surprise to bump into them out and about.
Jan 24, 2024