I came, I paid, I conquered. Or something like that. Maybe more Veni, Venmo, Vīctus sum (or that's what Deepl translate gives me for "I was conquered" at the end.) I am not an economist, so I have no answers to the questions I'm going to ask here. I seriously don't understand the mechanisms of... Continue Reading →
The Girondes at the Girons
I'm on the train, and there are two girls sitting in front of me. They look like twins, but only in their make-up and presentation. Their nails are long with extensions and pretty colored designs. Left girl's nails are red, right girl blue. Their eyebrows are plucked/shaved/epilated into sharp, stabbing lines. They are both wearing... Continue Reading →
Orioles
Today was one of those days that made me believe in just doing things whether you feel like them or not, just because they're a good idea. I was unenthused, and tired, but I knew that if I was going to get in my weekly swim, it'd better be today. My local pool is closed... Continue Reading →
Disgust
I feel like such a New Yorker, or Parisian. I can now talk about discussions "with my therapist" because for the moment at least, I have a therapist. I feel so urbane. And a bit lost and confused about a few things in my life, hence the therapist. The upside is that I already feel... Continue Reading →