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Mar 1

“The Whale” Is Gut-wrenching, But It’s Worth Our Tears

This post contains spoilers from the movie The Whale. — I watched The Whale without knowing much about it. In fact, I dove into the movie thinking it would be an uplifting and meaningful movie about how a severely obese and house-bound man inspired those around him. I was so wrong. The Whale is not a movie made for enjoyment…

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“The Whale” Is Gut-wrenching, But It’s Worth Our Tears
“The Whale” Is Gut-wrenching, But It’s Worth Our Tears
Movies

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Feb 14

We Complicate Love, But Maybe It Should Be Simple

We just have to get rid of our societal baggage. — My sis-in-law asked me once, “would you prefer a partner with a compatible personality or a partner with money?” “Personality,” I replied. It was a no-brainer to me. I was an idealist and admittedly more romantic than I let on. My brother was right there beside her, and she said…

Love

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We Complicate Love, But Maybe It Should Be Simple
We Complicate Love, But Maybe It Should Be Simple
Love

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Jan 22

A Regular Person Reviews The Banshees Of Inisherin

The Banshees of Inisherin is a melodramatic movie set on a harsh beautiful island that may make you think about life. — (This review contains a brief analysis of the movie and I’ve kept it as vague as I can while still being able to provide my views. I believe there are no spoilers. But please don’t read it if you want a fresh unbiased experience!) My partner suggested we watch The…

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A Regular Person Reviews The Banshees Of Inisherin
A Regular Person Reviews The Banshees Of Inisherin
Movies

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Oct 23, 2022

I’ve Desecrated Writing

Day 7 of 30: I think I know better now. I think. — Just 6 posts into my writing experiment, doubt poke its head out of its hiding place and waved at me enthusiastically. “Are you sure you should do this? You’re really not much of a writer,” it said. I rolled my eyes. “Of course I know that, but no one was…

Writing

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I’ve Desecrated Writing
I’ve Desecrated Writing
Writing

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Oct 22, 2022

Dear fall

Day 6 of 30: You’re everything I’ve imagined and more — It was another perfect day. The colors have crept into the trees, and the air is deliciously cool and crisp. …

Random

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Dear fall
Dear fall
Random

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Oct 20, 2022

I tried to turn a hobby into a hustle. It did not go well

Day 5 of 30: Learning from the death of a hobby to save another — It all started with this quote: “Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” — Mark Twain I totally bought into it. I wanted to craft a life I love, a life that’s genuine to me. …

Life

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I tried to turn a hobby into a hustle. It did not go well
I tried to turn a hobby into a hustle. It did not go well
Life

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Oct 18, 2022

I hated how plain she looked, then I ended up looking just as plain.

Day 4 of 30: A page from my youth. — I’d forgotten her name, but I remember how much I disliked her the moment I saw her. She had just walked into the lecture theatre in her plain blouse and black pants. Shoulder-length hair, undyed, unstyled, framing a face untouched by any makeup. She’s so plain, I thought. Something about…

Life

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I hated how plain she looked, then I ended up looking just as plain.
I hated how plain she looked, then I ended up looking just as plain.
Life

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Oct 17, 2022

If You Start Over Enough Times, Things Will Get Better

Day 3 of 30: Failure is not bad or permanent. My tofu was sticking to my pan again. Once again, I found myself scraping at the stainless steel pan, trying to free the soft square of soy so I can flip them. Bits of tofu broke off. No matter, they…

Failure

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If You Start Over Enough Times, Things Will Get Better
If You Start Over Enough Times, Things Will Get Better
Failure

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Oct 16, 2022

We Chose Not to Have A Wedding. I Don’t Regret It Anymore

Day 2 of 30: Making peace with a choice I made — I attended a wedding today. We made an hour-long drive to the location, to a barn beside a pasture full of grazing cows. The day was bright and cool, with not a single spot of cloud in the sky. A perfect October day. It wasn’t lavish or loud. There weren’t…

Marriage

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We Chose Not to Have A Wedding. I Don’t Regret It Anymore
We Chose Not to Have A Wedding. I Don’t Regret It Anymore
Marriage

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Oct 15, 2022

I will write again, by writing again.

Day 1 of 30 of my attempt to get out of a writing rut. — For half a year, I thought my writing days were over. Those days were easy. I didn’t have to slave over a blank page on WordPress agonizing over how to start a new post. My blog was neglected, and my Medium page inactive. Part of me was relieved. My brain…

Writing

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I will write again, by writing again.
I will write again, by writing again.
Writing

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Julie X

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