Thoughts in the Dark
There are things I want that will never happen again There are things I want that may happen after I'm gone The train of life doesn't halt at all my stops Will I ever see the vast expanse of space Will I ever feel that first step on another world Will I ever know the daily life of the Egyptians Can I ever walk in the cities of the Sumerians I speak not out of regret but of curiosity to experience all the wondrous things in this universe in this very short life that we have Th
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The Subtle Art of Loneliness
I've been sitting on this post for a long time now. It's my white whale. Something deeply personal, yet also very common in the world around me. Growing Up Alone To add some context: unlike most of my friends or people I've met, I grew up without siblings. Not that being an only child is a bad thing - surely there are advantages, like never having to share your toys or fight for your parents' affection. Some people I know don't get along well with their siblings either, so ev
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Onward and Upwards
say it matters a little less every time, say it hurts a little less every time, the thought of you, leaving. does it bother me, to not keep you on my favorites, to not pin you at the top, of every list. time doesn't heal all wounds, it merely scabs them, to hide the true injury deeper. will I be okay in some time? sure, I know I will, will I be happier in some time? yes, everyone tells me I will. it's not that I won't move on, but why did I need to move on? why is there an en
Oct 21, 20251 min read
Cities Of The Future
Let me preface this by stating a fact: Climate Change is REAL . Now that we've established this, we have to come to terms with what happens to our cities and population centers in the near future. Our Fatal Flaw Our species has a fatal flaw in its design—an inability to think beyond immediate reality. We plan our lives, our finances, our weddings and dinners, but we're not equipped to plan 20 or 30 years into the future. An individual unable to plan their life is not a big fa
Jan 11, 20254 min read
