• Echoes of First Love

    First love is often considered one of the most pure and sacred forms of admiration that one can experience. It’s a time when a person’s feelings are untainted by external pressures such as societal norms, money, or expectations—things that tend to cloud judgment and complicate relationships as we grow older. At that age, the only…


  • Birthdays Are Weird

    Birthdays have always felt strange to me. Mine is coming up on August 12th, but I haven’t celebrated in years. It feels odd to celebrate my existence when I don’t believe I’ve done anything significant or world-changing. Celebrating my life feels unearned, like I’m being praised for something I haven’t accomplished. Despite my aversion to…