shelfotterHigh tide, low tideWaves around the world crash differently every time they touch land: gently, passionately, slowly, with rage, with peace — each with their…Apr 30Apr 30
shelfotterThe GoldfinchAfter I read The Secret History, I wanted to completely immerse myself in the world of the Latin class: to wake up as dark as a lake and as…Apr 8Apr 8
shelfotterZero Sum GamesLife is not a zero sum game — this I know for certain. Everyone deserves to find love; a job title won’t change your life; the path less…Mar 29Mar 29
shelfotter2 days before 21It’s officially the last day of November 2023, also known as 2 days before my 21st birthday. The last month has been undeniably hectic; I…Feb 3Feb 3
shelfotterJealous of ParisI was named after a city — it’s not very well-known actually, and because it sounds like a niche name that was picked out from some…Nov 6, 2023Nov 6, 2023
shelfotterCeebs ass conversationCeebs, also known as CBB, CBA, or simply, ‘can’t be bothered’, has become more than a funny piece of slang or inside joke among my friend…Oct 18, 2023Oct 18, 2023
shelfotterBegin AgainThe concept of “moving on” and “letting go” is so popular in movies, books, and trends. There is an over-glorification of entering a new…Oct 10, 2023Oct 10, 2023
shelfotterMy Declaration of IndependenceThe treasure I hold nearest and dearest to my heart is my freedom. The immature way of putting it is: I like to do whatever I want, the…Oct 5, 2023Oct 5, 2023
shelfotterSummer Boy #1Our story did not begin in June, nor did it end in August; it softly crept in, like dawn, during the very beginnings of my consciousness…Oct 3, 2023Oct 3, 2023