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Small Talk 004: Forever with us
It's been a little while since I've felt a real loss, and the feeling is such a blend of unwelcomed nostalgia + a reality check + reflective moments of one's self and one's surroundings. This morning, my team and I were told that one of our photographers had passed away last night. sigh. As my…
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Small Talk 003: Chivalry’s Resurrection
A friend just got out of a relationship with a guy who wasn't really up to her caliber — he was tall and handsome, but also controlling and untrusting. After a year or so in love, they finally ended their relationship, and she's finally feeling happy and free and, most importantly, ready to date. A…
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Small Talk 002: Motivation
An entry in my journal on May 17th, 2016: "I'll keep this as succinct as possible, but lately, I've been very unmotivated. Tasks that I should be able to complete effortlessly are put off until 'tomorrow' — 'tomorrow' defined as a black hole in time I use as a definitive excuse. Tasks that require a…
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Small Talk 001: “Did You Say Thank You?”
Have you ever been in a situation where someone asks if you've thanked someone else for something he or she did while the three of you are in the same vicinity? I don't understand why people do that because: 1. If I did thank him/her already, are you implying that you think I'm an ungrateful…