This is a Brand New Day

I must pull myself together, this is a brand new day. Pull myself away from my mistakes. Pull myself together, it’s time to let the waves, just take me, pull me away. -The Rocket Summer I’ve been absent and I apologize. I’ve been in my head a lot lately, which is what I do when [...]

You Never Picked Me and In the End, I Didn’t Pick You

TheEx’s family had a New Year’s tradition of popping fireworks until midnight and then eating fresh saimin together at the dining room table. It’s a tradition established long before me and will continue with the next person theEx decides to share New Year’s Eve with. This year while I lit sparklers and drank champagne with [...]

This is Why You’re the Hot Mess

I bought the Hot Mess a little souvenir from Seattle. Nothing fancy, just one of those vinyl blind box toys from Urban Outfitters. “Can I see you today?” I asked, using my shoulder to press my phone against my ear while I silently ordered a bagel at this small coffee shop near the office. “How [...]

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