Hey. I’m here. I’m alive. Yep. And the world is still one big dumpster fire. Be as it may, you got to have faith that things are going to work out, AKA trust the process. So, that’s what I’ve been doing for the last six months. Trusting the process. Or trying to. But what…
Minimalism: An Aesthetic Trend or the Key to Lasting Happiness?
Have less so you can have more. In a nutshell, that’s the core of minimalism. Living free of things that don’t bring any value to your life and focusing on what matters. You see minimalist aesthetics all over social media, in your doctor’s office, or in your favorite coffee shop. Even I have followed the…
Most Beautiful Poetry Ever Written, Part 1
I found the first proper book I ever owned. It’s a poetry collection, and I got it from my dad when I was 6 (or 7). I immediately felt the desire to bury myself in my favorite verses. So, I opened up the messiest folder on my laptop. And the few days I’ve spent ruffling…
What to Do When You’re Emotionally Burned Out?
I’ve sort of been all over the place for the past few weeks. Though it pains me to admit, sometimes I’m terrible at managing stress. And even worse at self-care while managing stress. My ego would tell you otherwise, but I’ve reached the uncomfortable point of emotional exhaustion. In fact, I was convinced that I knew myself…
WandaVision: The Unapologetic Portrayal of Wanda Maximoff’s Grief
If there’s one thing I get invested in, it’s something MCU-related. “Infinity War” was tough. And “Endgame”, well, I bawled like a baby. Yes, they’re all superhero movies with a bunch of superhero cliches. But building strong arcs is something Marvel does very well. Like, have you forgotten Tony Stark’s character development? “WandaVision” has opened…
Why Is Meghan Markle’s Story so Polarizing?
A week ago, Meghan and Harry, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, revealed the big secret. Even if you’re not into drama, the interview with Oprah was all over mainstream media. So, you couldn’t help but notice it. I didn’t think I’d watch it. But here we are. I’ve watched it three times. And I’ve…
Society Running Low on Time
If you had an extra hour a day, how would you spend it? Actually, it would take me at least 30 minutes to come up with anything. But can we in reality even find some extra time to begin with? Do we take tasks off your to-do list? Or do we literally schedule every minute…
A Window Into Charlie Kaufman’s Life Philosophy
I sit back and think to myself: “What on Earth did I just watch?” But not in a grossed-out kind of way. More like sitting in my bed, holding on to a half-empty cereal box, and questioning my existence. What knocked my socks off, you may ask? Well, a Netflix movie. What else is there…
Your Sweet Tiny Guide to Taylor Swift’s ‘evermore’
Where would I be in these awful times without some Taylor Swift tunes? ‘Folklore’ has left me spellbound. Its sequel ‘evermore’ is no exception. Is it reflective? Yes. Is it poetic and mystical? Yes, and yes. Is it filled with symbols, references, and Easter eggs? Yes, yes, and yes. Does it give you the I wanna rip my guts out feeling? Totally. …
Redditors vs. Finance Bros: What’s the Moral of the GameStop Story?
What a week, right? Stonks drama all over the place. Even Elon Musk tweeted about it. As an econ major, I always get fascinated by how much things happening in the online world affect the real economy. And of course, the craze around the GameStop stock had me flipping out. Reddit geeks beating big boys…