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this is a subcategory of "doing things by yourself" but i love going to the beach by myself and saying "no one 😇" when someone asks who i went with. its so nice to quietly enjoy the waves and rocks and shells and birds and butterflies and feel a silent sisterhood with all the other girlies by themselves. we are by ourselves together . staring at the waves 🙂↕️
Dec 11, 2024
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Nothing is a better reset than sitting alone with the ocean. Growing up on islands gave me a love for the choppy waters that were never more than a few minutes away, and as an adult I’ve rediscovered the companionship that they provide. Sneaking to the beach on the way home from work or on a lunch break feels like getting away with something in the best way. The worse the weather and the rockier the beach, the better time you’ll have–especially if you have a warm car to retreat to.
Feb 23, 2024
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spring is dragging its heels here but i keep going down to the beach and there's something about the silence there right now that hits different. it's quiet, not as empty as i thought it'd be but i get to feel alone enough, the water is crystal clear and just watching the waves roll in is meditative. i went yesterday and thought a lot about i'd like to do so that i can always find time and energy to head to the sea. no clear solutions but a lot of clarity.
Apr 16, 2024
it’s not your usual “swimsuits in the sun, taking a dip, naturally drying up, walking in the warm sand, just laying there” visit.
there is no one at the off season seaside, except for you, the cold, harsh wind and the horizon.
the whole beach just for you !
Jan 25, 2024
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my angel friend erin bought me this magnetic dog keychain in japan and its sooooo cute and i love it when it flips inside my bag and peeks out like a real handbag dog ! thank u erin!
Dec 21, 2024
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obviously a classic - and i obviously think "WOW! no wonder this is a classic" every time i read a classic HOWEVER... truly so incredible in its themes and imagery - betrayal, revenge, nature, god, no god, death, love, passion! i reread it for the first time since i was a teenager and i just cannot believe how powerful and disturbing this book is, i can't even imagine how scandalous it would have been.
one thing i love most about wuthering heights is how married human life is with nature and the environment. animals, plants and the moor landscape are intertwined with the two houses and the families. i loved the constant mention of dogs and birds throughout. so incredible and so wild. can't believe she wrote this and died.
Dec 4, 2024
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the in our time podcast discusses heaps of classics with a panel of experts, great way to hear what academics have been thinking about texts and the key themes they draw out. it's really chaotic because they have to get through a lot in a short time and the host (melvyn bragg) is always pressing them to give a straight answer.
the secret life of books podcast is also really good, they discuss the backstory and context of classics and how they contribute the books overall identity, but also its legacy.
i'm sure there's heaps more out there but these two are quite in depth when it comes to easily available literary analysis !
Nov 21, 2024